KISV
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KISV is a Rhythmic Top 40 music formatted radio station
based in Bakersfield, California
. The American General Media outlet broadcasts with an ERP of 4.5 kW.
But in 1997 the station was relaunched as "The All New KISS 94.1, The Rhythm Of The Valley". That put them back in a battle with KKXX
(Who would respond by switching signals and relaunching themselves as an R&B/Hip-Hop
intensive outlet). The two stations would wage war during its seven-year melee. But in the end it would be KISV who would come out on top, beating KKXX in all the Arbitron books.
However in 2001 it got worse. When Clear Channel Communications
bought KKXX that year it sent a Cease & Desist order to KISV calling the "KISS" moniker trademarked
because they want to use the slogan for KKXX, which by then was called simply "X96.5". During their court hearings, KISS 94.1 dropped "Kiss" from their name in compliance with the Cease & Desist order and called itself simply "94.1" for the duration of the fight against Clear Channel. A federal judge agreed and February 2002 Clear Channel won the case. That prompted KISV to change its moniker.
Shortly thereafter, KISV held a contest to let the listeners decide what the new name of the station would be. The result of this contest was the stations brand new listener chosen moniker; "HOT 94.1."
But despite the name change they continued to beat KKXX (whch by then was remonikered as "96.5 KISS-FM") up until its last year of existence in 2004, but a month later they picked up competition from KBDS
, who filled the void after the final incarnation of KKXX exited. On November 14, 2008 KISV became the only Rhythmic in the market after KBDS went dark due to financial problems caused by the economic recession.
is on Sunday through Thursday evenings. James is on late nights. Weekend fill-in hosts include Kev, D.J. Wreck, Noe G., Buddha, Drewski, and Board Op. Brandon. The Baka Boyz
can be heard Saturday evenings.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
based in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is a city near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It is roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, to the north and south respectively....
. The American General Media outlet broadcasts with an ERP of 4.5 kW.
History
The station was well known in the 1980s as KQXR or Q94 FM. At that time it had a Top 40 format that leaned towards Adult Contemporary. After taking a beating from then-rhythmic KKXX 105.3FM, the call letters were changed in 1989 to KERN-FM (94 Oldies), along with the format. For the next eight years the station supported an Oldies format, specializing in Top 40 music from the years 1955-74 and featuring syndicated shows such as "Cruisin' America with Cousin Brucie" and "Dick Clark's Rock, Roll & Remember". It performed fairly well in the Arbitron ratings.But in 1997 the station was relaunched as "The All New KISS 94.1, The Rhythm Of The Valley". That put them back in a battle with KKXX
KBKO-FM
KPSL-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Contemporary format. Licensed to Bakersfield, California, USA, the station serves the Bakersfield area. The station is currently owned by Lotus Bakersfield Corp.-History:...
(Who would respond by switching signals and relaunching themselves as an R&B/Hip-Hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
intensive outlet). The two stations would wage war during its seven-year melee. But in the end it would be KISV who would come out on top, beating KKXX in all the Arbitron books.
However in 2001 it got worse. When Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is an American media conglomerate company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1972 by Lowry Mays and Red McCombs, and was taken private by Bain Capital LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP in a leveraged buyout in 2008...
bought KKXX that year it sent a Cease & Desist order to KISV calling the "KISS" moniker trademarked
KISS-FM (brand)
KISS-FM is the brand name of a Top 40 music format heard on FM radio stations in many cities in the United States . Clear Channel Communications claims ownership of the KISS-FM brand and operates most KISS-FM formatted stations, though not KISS-FM in San Antonio, Texas itself .-Origin and...
because they want to use the slogan for KKXX, which by then was called simply "X96.5". During their court hearings, KISS 94.1 dropped "Kiss" from their name in compliance with the Cease & Desist order and called itself simply "94.1" for the duration of the fight against Clear Channel. A federal judge agreed and February 2002 Clear Channel won the case. That prompted KISV to change its moniker.
Shortly thereafter, KISV held a contest to let the listeners decide what the new name of the station would be. The result of this contest was the stations brand new listener chosen moniker; "HOT 94.1."
But despite the name change they continued to beat KKXX (whch by then was remonikered as "96.5 KISS-FM") up until its last year of existence in 2004, but a month later they picked up competition from KBDS
KBDS
KBDS is a radio station licensed to serve Taft, California. The station is owned by Radio Campensina Bakersfield, Inc., which is itself owned by the United Farm Workers...
, who filled the void after the final incarnation of KKXX exited. On November 14, 2008 KISV became the only Rhythmic in the market after KBDS went dark due to financial problems caused by the economic recession.
Programming
The programming on this station includes local programming starting with Romeo on mornings. His show features Hollywood Trash. Program director, J. Reed, is on middays. His show features the 12 O' Clock Movie Match. Randy is on in the afternoons. His show features the 5 O' Clock Traffic Jam with D.J. Wreck in the Mix. Flawless is on nights. His show features the Battle of The Jam, the 4 play at nine, and the 9:30 Flurry Mix. Art LaboeArt Laboe
Art Laboe is an American pioneering disc jockey, songwriter, record producer, and radio station owner who is generally credited with coining the term "Oldies But Goodies."....
is on Sunday through Thursday evenings. James is on late nights. Weekend fill-in hosts include Kev, D.J. Wreck, Noe G., Buddha, Drewski, and Board Op. Brandon. The Baka Boyz
The Baka Boyz
The Baka Boyz, brothers Nick and Eric Vidal, are American radio personalities, music producers and remixers from Bakersfield, California. The duo first achieved fame on the hip-hop/R&B radio station KPWR in Los Angeles.-Background:...
can be heard Saturday evenings.