KLOQ-FM
{{short description|Radio station in Winton, California}}
{{distinguish|KLOQ (band)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox radio station
| name = KLOQ-FM
| logo = Radio_Lobo_98.7.jpg
| city = Winton, California
| area = Merced, California
| branding = Radio Lobo 98.7
| airdate = 1996
| frequency = 98.7 MHz
| format = Regional Mexican
| power =
| erp = 6,000 watts
| haat = 91 meters
| class = A
| facility_id = 65374
| coordinates = {{nowrap|{{coord|37|16|41|N|120|37|35|W|region:US-CA_type:landmark}}}}
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns =
| affiliations =
| operator =
| owner = Stephens Media Group
| licensee = SMG-Merced, LLC
| sister_stations = KABX-FM KBRE KHTN KUBB KYOS
| webcast = [http://player.listenlive.co/52591 Listen Live]
| website = [http://radiolobo987.com radiolobo987.com]
| licensing_authority = FCC
}}
KLOQ-FM (98.7 FM, "Radio Lobo 98.7") is a radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Winton, California, United States, it serves the Merced, California, area. The station is owned by Stephens Media Group, through licensee SMG-Merced, LLC. Its studios are in Merced and its transmitter is located west of Merced.
History
This station signed on in 1996.{{cite web|url=https://fccdata.org/?facid=&call=KLOQ-FM&ccode=1&city=&state=&country=US&zip=&arn=&party=&party_type=LICEN&latd=&lond=&lang=en|title=Query the REC California FM station database for KLOQ-FM|publisher=REC Networks|access-date=15 July 2019}} The station has kept the same callsign throughout its history. It was acquired by Mapleton Communications in 2002.
=Acquisition by Stephens Media=
On July 1, 2019, Mapleton Communications announced its intent to sell its remaining 37 stations to Stephens Media Group.{{cite news|last=Venta|first=Lance|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/178504/stephens-media-group-acquires-37-stations-from-mapleton-communications/|title=Stephens Media Group Acquires 37 Stations From Mapleton Communications|date=1 July 2019|website=Radio Insight|access-date=4 July 2019}} Stephens began operating the station that same day. The sale was consummated on September 30, 2019, at a price of $21 million.
Sources
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External links
{{FM station data|65374|KLOQ-FM}}
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{{Merced Radio}}
{{Spanish Radio Stations in California}}
Category:Regional Mexican radio stations in the United States
Category:Mass media in Merced County, California
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