KSRY
Encyclopedia
KSRY is a radio station
broadcasting a modern rock
format as a simulcast of KYSR
("98-7 FM") in Los Angeles, California
. KSRY serves the Antelope Valley
from its tower in Tehachapi, California
. The station is owned by Clear Channel Communications
.
and was the first radio station licensed to Tehachapi. In 1983, Robert Adelman joined Chambers and created the first country music
FM radio station (KTPI-FM) to serve the Antelope Valley with a signal covering the entire area. Mark Pompey was the first program director and later Larry Marino (who later moved to KRLA
) served as operations manager of this station and another in Mojave, KDOL
1340. Studios were located in Mojave until they were moved to Palmdale. Chambers and Adelman sold KTPI-FM and KDOL-AM to HPW in 1986. In December 2007, KTPI's format moved to 97.7 while 103.1 became a simulcast of KYSR
, Los Angeles "Star 98.7". On January 2, 2008, the KTPI call letters were moved to 97.7 in Mojave, and the KOSS call letters came to 103.1 FM. On January 10, 2008, the KOSS call sign was changed to KSRY.
The tower is shared with KKZQ
(100.1 FM, "The Edge"), owned by High Desert Broadcasting.
("98-7 FM") in Los Angeles
. The weekday programming on this station includes Music in the Mornings with Kennedy
and Darren Rose, Trever Trent on mid-days, Josh on afternoon drive, and Kade on nights.
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...
broadcasting a modern rock
Modern rock
Modern rock is a rock format commonly found on commercial radio; the format consists primarily of the alternative rock genre...
format as a simulcast of KYSR
KYSR
KYSR is a commercial modern rock radio station in Los Angeles, California, covering the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas on 98.7 FM. KYSR is also simulcasted on KSRY 103.1 FM in Tehachapi, California...
("98-7 FM") in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. KSRY serves the Antelope Valley
Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley in California, United States, is located in northern Los Angeles County and the southeastern portion of Kern County, California, and constitutes the western tip of the Mojave Desert...
from its tower in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi is a city incorporated in 1909 located in the Tehachapi Mountains between Bakersfield and Mojave in Kern County, California. Tehachapi is located east-southeast of Bakersfield, at an elevation of...
. The station is owned by Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications
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.
History
103.1 FM was started by George Chambers in 19811981 in radio
The year 1981 in radio involved some significant events.-Debuts:* September 22 - WCAU-FM in Philadelphia debuts a new Hot Hits format called "98 Now!" which sweeps the local ratings and inspires parent company CBS to look at converting its other FM stations to similar formats.* October — "The...
and was the first radio station licensed to Tehachapi. In 1983, Robert Adelman joined Chambers and created the first country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
FM radio station (KTPI-FM) to serve the Antelope Valley with a signal covering the entire area. Mark Pompey was the first program director and later Larry Marino (who later moved to KRLA
KRLA
KRLA is a radio station broadcasting a News/Talk format. Licensed to Glendale, California, USA, it serves the Southern California area. The station is currently owned by Salem Communications.- KIEV :...
) served as operations manager of this station and another in Mojave, KDOL
KTPI (AM)
KTPI is a radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format. Licensed to Mojave, California, USA, the station serves the Antelope Valley area...
1340. Studios were located in Mojave until they were moved to Palmdale. Chambers and Adelman sold KTPI-FM and KDOL-AM to HPW in 1986. In December 2007, KTPI's format moved to 97.7 while 103.1 became a simulcast of KYSR
KYSR
KYSR is a commercial modern rock radio station in Los Angeles, California, covering the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas on 98.7 FM. KYSR is also simulcasted on KSRY 103.1 FM in Tehachapi, California...
, Los Angeles "Star 98.7". On January 2, 2008, the KTPI call letters were moved to 97.7 in Mojave, and the KOSS call letters came to 103.1 FM. On January 10, 2008, the KOSS call sign was changed to KSRY.
The tower is shared with KKZQ
KKZQ
KKZQ is a commercial radio station registered to Tehachapi, California, and broadcasting from Palmdale, California to the Antelope Valley area...
(100.1 FM, "The Edge"), owned by High Desert Broadcasting.
Programming
KSRY is a simulcast of KYSRKYSR
KYSR is a commercial modern rock radio station in Los Angeles, California, covering the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas on 98.7 FM. KYSR is also simulcasted on KSRY 103.1 FM in Tehachapi, California...
("98-7 FM") in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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. The weekday programming on this station includes Music in the Mornings with Kennedy
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery is an American political satirist, radio personality, and former MTV VJ...
and Darren Rose, Trever Trent on mid-days, Josh on afternoon drive, and Kade on nights.
Shows
- Music In The Mornings - hosted by KennedyLisa Kennedy MontgomeryLisa Kennedy Montgomery is an American political satirist, radio personality, and former MTV VJ...
and Darren Rose - New Music Show - Josh VenableJosh VenableJosh Venable is a Radio personality currently heard on98.7FM KYSR in Los Angeles and 102.1 KDGE The Edge in Dallas.Venable is best known for hosting The Adventure Club on 102.1 The Edge in Dallas since 1994....
hosts new music Sundays - The Bad Ass Eight At Ocho - Listeners vote their favorite songs of the day at 987fm.com and the top 8 picked are played at 8:00 p.m w/Kade.
- The Rewind At Noon - Listeners call in or text their requests from the 1990s and 1980s. Hosted by Trever Trent.
- 987 Live - Josh VenableJosh VenableJosh Venable is a Radio personality currently heard on98.7FM KYSR in Los Angeles and 102.1 KDGE The Edge in Dallas.Venable is best known for hosting The Adventure Club on 102.1 The Edge in Dallas since 1994....
hosts a commercial-free full hour of live and acoustic music, much of which is recorded in the 98.7fm studios. Sunday mornings 9A-10A - Complete Control Radio -Formerly on KDLDKDLDKDLD is a commercial radio station in Santa Monica, California, broadcasting to the Los Angeles area on 103.1 FM. KDLE is a commercial radio station in Newport Beach, California, broadcasting to the Orange County area on 103.1 FM....
, Joe Sib (owner of Side One Dummy Records) hosts the best in new and old school punk rock. Saturday 10pm
Special features
- Rockaholic of the Day - On four times each weekday, submit the name of the Rockaholic of the Day and win points on 98.7 Rockaholics.