KGCE-LP is a low power FM radio station broadcasting a Reformed

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format branded as Grace Radio from

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. KGCE airs local preaching broadcasts from Grace Church of Modesto as well as Christian religious music from artists such as

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, and Sovereign Grace Music. On September 16, 2016, KGCE-LP was granted a

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to move its antenna 125 feet west northwest of the current location.

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will remain 100 watts and the

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will increase to 25.1 meters.

History

KGCE-LP began internet streaming on June 20, 2014. Full-time, 24/7 FM broadcasting began on June 2, 2015.

References

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