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KBFP (AM)

KBFP is a radio station licensed to Bakersfield, California, United States, and serves inland central California. Owned by iHeartMedia, it carries a sports format simulcasting KHTY, with studios and transmitter located in Bakersfield.

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Jun 19, 2026
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KBFP
Simulcasting KHTY, Bakersfield, CA
Frequency800 kHz
BrandingFox Sports 800 & 970
Programming
FormatSports
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
KBFP-FM, KDFO, KHTY, KRAB
History
First air date
1959 (1959)
Former call signs
KIKK (1959–1960)1
KUZZ (1960–1977)1
KHIS (1977–2001)
KDFO (2001–2006)2
Call sign meaning
"Bakersfield La Preciosa" (previous format)
Technical information3
Licensing authority
FCC
28846
ClassB
Power
  • 1,000 watts (day)
  • 440 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
35°20′44″N 118°59′33″W / 35.34556°N 118.99250°W / 35.34556; -118.99250
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitefoxsports970am.iheart.com

KBFP (800 AM) is a radio station licensed to Bakersfield, California, United States, and serves inland central California. Owned by iHeartMedia, it carries a sports format simulcasting KHTY (970 AM), with studios and transmitter located in Bakersfield.

In August 2014, KBFP switched from the 24/7 Comedy satellite feed to the "Today's Comedy" feed after the 24/7 Comedy format ceased operations.

On June 13, 2022, KBFP changed their format from comedy to a simulcast of sports-formatted KHTY 970 AM Bakersfield.4

Previous logos

References

References

  1. "FCC History Cards for KBFP".
  2. "KBFP Callsign History". FCC. Retrieved February 21, 2008.
  3. "Facility Technical Data for KBFP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. Fox Sports Doubles In Bakersfield Radioinsight - June 13, 2022
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