KXJZ
CapRadio public radio station in Sacramento, California / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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KXJZ (90.9 MHz) is a non-commercial, listener-supported public radio station in Sacramento, California. It is owned by Sacramento State University and has studios on the campus at 7055 Folsom Boulevard. KXJZ's sister station is classical music-formatted KXPR 88.9 FM. The two stations are known as CapRadio (formerly Capital Public Radio).
Quick Facts Broadcast area, Frequency ...
Broadcast area | Greater Sacramento |
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Frequency | 90.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | CapRadio |
Programming | |
Format | Public Radio - News - Talk |
Subchannels | HD2: KXPR simulcast (Classical Music) |
Affiliations | National Public Radio Public Radio Exchange American Public Media BBC World Service |
Ownership | |
Owner | California State University, Sacramento |
KXPR | |
History | |
First air date | October 5, 1964; 59 years ago (October 5, 1964) (as KERS) |
Former call signs | KERS (1964–1978) KXPR (1978–2006) |
Former frequencies | 88.9 MHz (1964–1967, 1979–1984) 90.7 MHz (1967–1978) |
Call sign meaning | eXcellence in JaZz |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 8336 |
Class | B |
ERP | 50,000 watts |
HAAT | 147 meters (482 ft) |
Repeater(s) | 88.1 KQNC (Quincy) 90.5 KKTO (Tahoe City) 91.3 KUOP (Stockton) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | capradio.org |
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KXJZ has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts, the maximum for most stations in California. The transmitter is on Sorento Road in Elverta.[1] KXJZ broadcasts using HD Radio technology. Its HD-2 digital subchannel carries KXPR's classical format.[2]