KSGN
{{Short description|Radio station in Riverside, California}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox radio station
| logo = KSGN-FM logo 2024.svg
| logo_size = 135px
| name = KSGN
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1958|1}}
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|KNFP (1958–19??)|KSDA (19??–19??)|KLLU (19??–1979)}}
| frequency = 89.7 MHz
| translators = see below
| city = Riverside, California
| area = San Bernardino–Inland Empire
| format = Christian Adult Contemporary
| branding = 89.7 KSGN
| owner = Good News Radio
| erp = 2,750 watts
| facility_id = 35600
| haat = {{convert|98|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = A
| callsign_meaning = Keep Sharing Good News
| webcast = [http://ksgn.com/listen Listen Live]
| website = [http://ksgn.com/ ksgn.com]
| licensing_authority = FCC
}}
KSGN (89.7 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Riverside, California, and serving the Riverside-San Bernardino area of the Inland Empire. Good News Radio is a religious nonprofit organization. It airs a Christian Adult Contemporary radio format. The studios and offices are on Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. The station holds on-air fundraisers and seeks donations on its website to support its ministry.
89.7 KSGN has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 2,750 watts as a Class A station. The transmitter is on Cloudland Truck Trail in San Bernardino.[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=ksgn&nav=home Radio-Locator.com/KSGN] It is also heard on two FM translators in Banning and Palm Springs.
History
The station signed on the air in {{Start date and age|1958|1}}.[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1977/C%20Section%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201977%20P-6.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 page C-25] The original call sign was KNFP. It was launched by three professors at La Sierra College (now La Sierra University) and Loma Linda University in Riverside. The station has changed its call letters several times over the years. Other call signs included KSDA, KLLU and finally KSGN.
It has always been a Christian radio station. Its business office and studios were located on the campus of Loma Linda University from 1958 to 2005. In mid-2005, KSGN relocated its business office and studios to a location in Redlands just north of Interstate 10.
Programming
KSGN's program schedule includes the following personalities and shows:
- The Brant Hansen Show - M-F 6A-9A, M-F 1P-3P, Sun 10A-2P
- Theresa Ross - M-F 9A-1P
- Scott & Sam - M-F 3P-7P, Sat 10A-2P
- Keep The Faith w/ Penny - M-Sat 7P-12A
- Keep The Faith - Sat-Sun 5A-10A
- Kim Fitz - Sat-Sun 2P-4P
- Sarah Taylor - Sat-Sun 4P-7P
Translators
In addition to the main station, KSGN is relayed by an additional two translators to widen its broadcast area.
{{RadioTranslators
| call1 = K204GG
| watts1 = 9
| class1 = D
| freq1 = 88.7
| city1 = Banning, California
| call2 = K209AK
| watts2 = 9
| class2 = D
| freq2 = 89.7
| city2 = Palm Springs, California
| fid1 = 35599
| fid2 = 35601
}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://ksgn.com/ Official Website]
{{FM station data|35600|KSGN}}
{{Riverside-San Bernardino Radio}}
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Category:Christian adult contemporary radio stations in the United States
Category:Mass media in San Bernardino, California
Category:Mass media in Riverside, California
Category:Radio stations established in 1970