89.7 KSGN
Broadcast areaRiverside-San Bernardino-Inland Empire
Frequency89.7 MHz
Branding89.7 KSGN
Programming
FormatChristian Contemporary
Ownership
OwnerGood News Radio
History
First air date
January 1958 (1958-01)
Call sign meaning
Keep Sharing Good News
Technical information
ClassA
ERP2,750 watts
HAAT98 meters (322 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websiteksgn.com

KSGN (89.7 MHz) is a non-commercial FM radio station licensed to Riverside, California, and serving the Riverside-San Bernardino area of the Inland Empire. Good News Radio is a religious nonprofit organization. It airs a Christian Contemporary radio format. The studios and offices are on Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. The station holds on-air fundraisers and seeks donations on its website to support its ministry.

89.7 KSGN has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 2,750 watts as a Class A station. The transmitter is on Cloudland Truck Trail in San Bernardino.[1] It is also heard on two FM translators in Banning and Palm Springs.

History

The station signed on the air in January 1958.[2] The original call sign was KNFP. It was launched by three professors at La Sierra College (now La Sierra University) and Loma Linda University in Riverside. The station has changed its call letters several times over the years. Other call signs included KSDA, KLLU and finally KSGN.

It has always been a Christian radio station. Its business office and studios were located on the campus of Loma Linda University from 1958 to 2005. In mid-2005, KSGN relocated its business office and studios to a location in Redlands just north of Interstate 10.

Programming

KSGN's program schedule includes the following personalities and shows:

  • The Brant Hansen Show - M-F 6A-9A, M-F 1P-3P, Sun 12P-4P
  • Theresa Ross - M-F 9A-1P
  • Scott & Sam - M-F 3P-7P, Sat 12P-4P
  • Keep The Faith w/ Penny - M-Sat 7P-12A
  • Sarah Taylor - Sat-Sun 4P-7P

Translators

In addition to the main station, KSGN is relayed by an additional two translators to widen its broadcast area.

Call signFrequencyCity of licenseERP (W)ClassFCC info
K204GG 88.7 FMBanning, California9DFMQ
K209AK 89.7 FMPalm Springs, California9DFMQ

References

34°11′49″N 117°17′13″W / 34.197°N 117.287°W / 34.197; -117.287

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