| Broadcast area | High Desert |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 96.9 MHz |
| Branding | Drive 96.9/94.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Mainstream rock |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks Las Vegas Raiders Vegas Golden Knights |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| Sister stations | |
| History | |
| First air date | 2002; 23 years ago (2002) |
| Technical information | |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 89344 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1,000 watts |
| HAAT | 244 meters (801 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 34°58′15″N 117°2′23″W / 34.97083°N 117.03972°W / 34.97083; -117.03972 (KHDR) |
| Repeater(s) | See § Repeater |
| Links | |
| Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | highwayrock.fm |
KHDR (96.9 FM) is a radio station that is licensed to Lenwood, California. KHRQ (94.9 FM) is a radio station that is licensed to Baker, California. Both stations are owned by Heftel Broadcasting and together they broadcast a mainstream rock format with the branding "Drive 96.9/94.9". KHDR and KHRQ serve the High Desert of California, specifically targeting travelers along the Interstate 15 corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
History
KHDR first signed on in 2002.
In 2004, KHWZ (100.1 FM) in Ludlow, California broke from the Highway Country trimulcast and switched to "The Drive". KHWZ went silent on February 25, 2011.
In early 2017, parent company KHWY, Inc. filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, and the Highway Stations — KHDR and KHRQ, plus The Highway Vibe (KRXV, KHWY, KHYZ) and Highway Country (KIXW-FM, KIXF) — were put up for auction. Heftel Broadcasting won the auction with a $620,000 bid, with Educational Media Foundation having offered $525,000 for just KRXV and KHYZ.
In 2018, the Drive stations switched formats from mainstream rock to adult hits. On December 26, 2020, the stations returned to rock.
Syndicated programming on KHDR and KHRQ included, by February 8, 2021, The Woody Show weekday mornings. The Drive stations are affiliates of the Vegas Golden Knights radio network. One of KHDR's current syndicated shows on "Drive 96.9/94.9" (as of March 2024) is Highway Rock, hosted by former KNAC DJ Gonzo Greg. Similar to KNAC, it broadcasts musical genres ranging from classic rock to hard rock and heavy metal music.
Repeater
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | Facility ID | Class | ERP (W) |
Height (m (ft)) |
Transmitter coordinates | First air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHRQ | 94.9 FM | Baker, California | 89128 | B1 | 1,450 | 404 m (1,325 ft) | 35°26′10″N 115°55′25″W / 35.43611°N 115.92361°W / 35.43611; -115.92361 (KHRQ) | 2002; 23 years ago (2002) |
See also
References
- "Facility Technical Data for KHDR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- Venta, Lance (2017-05-22). "Heftel Broadcasting Acquires The Highway Stations". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
- Venta, Lance (2021-01-14). "94.9/96.9 The Drive Return To Rock Along I-15 To Vegas". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ Venta, Lance (2021-02-03). "Woody Show Comes To Barstow's Drive". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- "Broadcast Affiliates". Vegas Golden Knights. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- "highwayrock.fm – DRIVE 96.9/94.9". highwayrock.fm. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
External links
- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 89344 (KHDR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KHDR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 741488 (KHRQ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KHRQ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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