KKHK (95.5
FM, "Bob FM") is a commercial
radio station
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in
Carmel, California
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, broadcasting to the
Santa Cruz-
Monterey
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-
Salinas, California
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area. Owned by
Stephens Media Group, through licensee SMG-Monterey, LLC, it broadcasts an
alternative rock
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format. Its studios are in Monterey while its transmitter is located east of the city.
History
95.5 FM had been a
classical music
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station branded as "K-Bach" until February 9, 2008, when the format was moved to 103.9 FM. On February 14, 2008, the call sign on 103.9 FM temporarily changed to KKHK which was then swapped with KBOQ on February 26.
On December 3, 2010, KKHK’s format changed from country as Hank FM, to adult hits branded as "Bob FM".
On July 1, 2019, Mapleton Communications announced its intent to sell its remaining 37 stations to Stephens Media Group. Stephens began operating the station that same day. The sale was consummated on September 30, 2019.
Upon the closure of the acquisition, the new owners flipped the station to
classic hits, still under the Bob FM branding.
Currently, the station airs an
Alternative
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format. The station has retained the "Bob FM" name, but now uses the slogan "The 90s to Now."
See also
*For information about prior use of KKHK, see
KQMT,
KYYS
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and
KDFG
References
External links
Official website
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KHK
Bob FM stations
Alternative rock radio stations in the United States
Modern rock radio stations in the United States