KOCN

{{For|the chemical with formula KOCN|potassium cyanate}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}

{{Infobox radio station

| logo = 250px

| name = KOCN

| city = Pacific Grove, California

| area = Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz, California

| branding = 105.1 K-Ocean

| airdate = 1978[https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=73426 History Cards for KOCN], fcc.gov. Retrieved June 22, 2018.

| frequency = 105.1 MHz {{HD Radio}}

| translator = {{Radio Relay|101.1|K266BD|Carmel Valley|HD2}}

| format = Rhythmic adult contemporary

| subchannels = HD2: KION simulcast

| erp = 1,800 watts

| haat = 183 meters

| class = A

| facility_id = 8082

| callsign_meaning = Reference to Pacific OCeaN

| former_frequencies = 104.9 MHz

| owner = iHeartMedia, Inc.

| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC

| sister_stations = KDON-FM, KION, KPRC-FM, KTOM-FM

| webcast = [https://www.iheart.com/live/1051-k-ocean-3639/ Listen Live]

| website = [https://1051kocean.iheart.com/ 1051kocean.iheart.com]

| licensing_authority= FCC

}}

KOCN (105.1 FM) is a rhythmic AC radio station licensed to Salinas, California. It has been owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. (formerly Clear Channel Media and Entertainment) since 1997.[http://www.smartvoter.org/2002/11/05/ca/mnt/vote/pasquier_r/bio.html Full Biography for Roger P. Pasquier Candidate for Mayor; City of Pacific Grove] Its studios are in Salinas, and the transmitter is just east of Monterey.

The station was first licensed April 28, 1978. KOCN was purchased in 1986 by Roger and Cheryl Pasquier for $1 million dollars. It had no ratings and The amount paid for the station was considered stick value. The Pasquiers then change the format to an adult contemporary music station and rose to #4 in the Arbitron rankings for adults #2 in women. In August 1995 K-Ocean 105 moved from 104.9 MHz to 105.1 MHz And changed its format to oldies. The ratings went from number #4 to #1 in the market. In 1997 the station was sold to Clear Channel Communications for approximately $7 million dollars cash including cash and accounts receivables.{{cite magazine|title=Vox Jox|magazine=Billboard|date=July 29, 1995|volume=107|issue=30|page=114}} Its current format is described in its slogan as "The Central Coast's Greatest Throwbacks".

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