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Broadcast area | Bakersfield metropolitan area |
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| Frequency | 88.3 MHz |
| Branding | 88.3 Life FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary Christian |
| Affiliations | AP Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Skyride Unlimited, Incorporated |
| History | |
First air date | May 4, 1994 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 60582 | |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 21,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°24′55″N 119°14′1″W / 35.41528°N 119.23361°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | 883.LifeFM.com |
KAXL (88.3 FM, "Life FM") is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Greenacres, California, United States, and serving the Bakersfield metropolitan area. Owned by Skyride Unlimited, Inc., KAXL carries an adult contemporary Christian format.[2] The studios are located on Rosedale Highway in Bakersfield.
The transmitter is on Superior Road at Sullivan Road in Rosedale.
History
The station signed on the air on May 4, 1994.[3] It has always had a Christian radio format. Before it went on the air, Skyride Unlimited bought the construction permit for $4,000 in 1991. Skyride supervised the building of the studios and transmitter.
DJs
- Matt Pelishek — Afternoon Joy Ride co-host and Program Director (Joined 2007 as afternoon host).
- Aaron Perlman — Afternoon Joy Ride co-host (Joined 2014).
- Jon Engen — Morning show host (longtime; involved in various capacities for 26 years)
- James Stuart - Evenings
- Mysti Jordan - Middays
Past DJs
- Dan Schaffer
- Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KAXL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KAXL Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005 page D-77. Retrieved Feb. 10, 2025.
- ^ https://www.883lifefm.com/team-members/
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 60582 (KAXL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KAXL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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