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KQOD

Coordinates: 37°59′49″N 121°12′18″W / 37.997°N 121.205°W / 37.997; -121.205
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KQOD
Broadcast areaStockton/Modesto
Frequency100.1 MHz
BrandingMega 100
Programming
FormatRhythmic AC-leaning Classic hip hop
Ownership
Owner
KFIV, KJSN, KMRQ, KOSO
History
First air date
January 24, 1980 (1980-01-24)
Call sign meaning
KQ OlDies (former format)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID9134
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitemega100fm.iheart.com

KQOD (100.1 FM) is a commercial radio station in Stockton, California. It carries an Rhythmic AC-leaning Classic hip hop radio format, and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. Its studios and offices are on Lancey Drive in Modesto.

KQOD has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 6,000 watts. The transmitter is on Arata Road in Stockton.[2] KQOD broadcasts in the HD Radio hybrid format. Its HD2 subchannel formerly carried a rhythmic contemporary dance music format known as "Club Jam."

History

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On January 24, 1980, the station first signed on as KFMR.[3] It was owned by Carson Communications and aired an easy listening country music format.

On November 23, 1994, it changed its call letters to KQOD.[4] It aired an oldies music format.

In 1999, the station was acquired by San Antonio-based Clear Channel Communications, the forerunner to today's iHeartMedia, Inc.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KQOD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KQOD
  3. ^ Information from the Broadcasting Yearbook 1982 page C-34
  4. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  5. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010 page D-109
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37°59′49″N 121°12′18″W / 37.997°N 121.205°W / 37.997; -121.205