KKXS
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| Broadcast area | Redding / Red Bluff |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 96.1 MHz |
| Branding | XS Sports 96.1 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Sports |
| Affiliations | CBS Sports Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KESR, KEWB, KHRD, KNCQ | |
| History | |
First air date | 2001 |
Former call signs | KBHX (1998-2001) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 83787 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 1,900 watts |
| HAAT | 358 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | xs961.com |
KKXS (96.1 FM, "XS Sports 96.1") is a commercial radio station licensed in Shingletown, California, broadcasting to the Shasta & Tehama County areas. KKXS airs a sports format and is an affiliate of CBS Sports Radio. It is now the region's flagship station for San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and San Jose Sharks.
History[edit]
KKXS was once the home for Red 96.1 (KBHX) now on (103.1 and 93.3) from 2001 until 2003, then it was the home of Kicks 96, a country station which was a more classic country alternative to Q-97 until 2005. The station was an affiliate of Broadcast Architecture's Smooth Jazz Network until March 1, 2010, when KKXS switched to ESPN Radio.[1][2] They also air live video streams of Shasta College Knights football.
Previous logo[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Redding, California smooth jazz "The Bridge" to go all-sports". Radio-Info.com. February 23, 2010. Retrieved May 31, 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Giants baseball will return to Redding airwaves » Redding Record Searchlight". Archived from the original on 2010-02-26. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
External links[edit]
- XS Sports 96.1 official website
- KKXS in the FCC FM station database
- KKXS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
40°29′17″N 121°54′04″W / 40.488°N 121.901°W
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