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KRTH
City of license Los Angeles, California
Broadcast area Greater Los Angeles Area
Branding K-Earth 101
Slogan The Greatest Hits on Earth
First air date August 11, 1941
Frequency 101.1 (MHz) (Also on HD Radio)
Format Oldies/Classic Hits
ERP 51,000 watts
HAAT 955 m
Class B
Callsign meaning K eaRTH 101 (longtime on air moniker)
Owner CBS Corporation/CBS Radio
Sister stations KCBS-FM, KFWB, KLSX, KNX, KROQ, KTWV
part of CBS Corp. cluster w/ TV stations KCBS-TV & KCAL-TV
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.kearth101.com

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History

KRTH first signed on August 11, 1941 with the call letters K45LA, broadcasting on 44.5 FM. is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1941 (disambiguation). ... In broadcasting and radio communications, a call sign (also known as a callsign or call letters, or abbreviated as a call) is a unique designation for a transmitting station. ... FM broadcasting is a broadcast technology invented by Edwin Howard Armstrong that uses frequency modulation (FM) to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. ...


After World War II, when the FCC mandated the 88-108 MHz range, Don Lee had to move this station to 99.7 FM along with the adoption of the KHJ-FM call letters. In 1948, KHJ-FM moved yet again to its current broadcast frequency of 101.1 FM. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... The FCCs official seal. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


In the mid 1960s, KHJ-FM adopted a progressive rock music format briefly before evolving into an adult top 40 music format focusing on rock and roll hits from its beginnings in 1955 to what was present at that time. The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... Progressive rock is a radio station programming format that prospered in the late 1960s and 1970s, in which the disc jockeys are given wide lattitude in what they may play, similar to the freeform format but with the proviso that some kind of rock music is almost always what is... Adult Top 40 is a another variation on the Top 40 format, in which this genre is more geared towards an adult audience who are not into Rock music teen Pop, Dance music, Hip-Hop, Modern Rock or slower Adult Contemporary fare. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ...


In the early 1970s, KHJ-FM dropped most of music before 1964 from the playlist. The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ...


In 1973, KHJ-FM readjusted their playlist adding the pre 1964 music it dropped earlier. A change of call letters to its present day KRTH call sign and change of branding to its current "K-Earth 101" occurred shortly after. For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Call sign can refer to different types of call signs: Airline call sign Aviator call sign Cosmonaut call sign Radio and television call signs Tactical call sign, also known as a tactical designator See also: International Callsign Allocations, Maritime Mobile Service Identity This is a disambiguation page — a navigational...


KRTH was owned by RKO over the years continued with its format until 1985 when it began to evolve into an oldies music format. KRTH began to focus on the rock and roll music from its beginnings in 1955 to the late 1970s playing only one newer song per hour. RKO could stand for: RKO Pictures The R.K.O. - finishing manoever (and initials) of WWE professional wrestler Randy Orton. ... This article is about the year. ... Oldies is a generic term commonly used to describe a radio format that usually concentrates on Top 40 music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ...


In September of 1985, KRTH dropped all the new music from the playlist and by 1989 the station only played pre 1984 music. RKO was selling all their radio stations to separate owners. KRTH was sold to Beasley Broadcasting. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the year. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... A radio station is an audio (sound) broadcasting service, traditionally broadcast through the air as radio waves (a form of electromagnetic radiation) from a transmitter to an antenna and a thus to a receiving device. ...


The courts almost denied KRTH a license, due to the restrictions on the monopoly concerning the play lists of songs, therefore, the hard rock songs, album tracks, Jazz Standards, Country and Western Music, novelty songs, songs that received less airplay, middle of the road songs, and standards were discontinued. For example, songs from Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Who, Van Halen, and Woodstock era songs, were switched to the CBS-FM station. The format had to be restricted to oldies that received the most airplay. Even the countdown shows, done around the week before and during the Labor Day Weekend, featuring the complete number 1 and number 2 songs from 1955 through 1984 on the Southern California charts, were discontinued, due to licensing restrictions. Other countdown shows included the Firecracker 500, Memorial Day A-Z Weekend & the Top 10 Weekend around New Years Day.


One interesting side note is that now present owner of KRTH, CBS Radio aired an oldies music format on KNX 93.1 FM so these two stations were rivals until 1993 when KNX-FM adopted a new format and became Arrow 93.1. CBS Radio Inc. ... Oldies is a generic term commonly used to describe a radio format that usually concentrates on Top 40 music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. ... KNX is a Los Angeles, California, clear channel radio station operating on 1070 kHz with 50,000 watts of power from a transmitter site in Torrance, and a key West Coast station for the CBS Radio Network. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ...


KRTH dropped all the rock and roll music produced after the late 1970s. The playlist was also reduced to about 600 songs focusing on rock and roll music from the mid to late 1960s. About three to four pre 1964 music was aired per hour and about one song from the 1970s per hour with the rest devoted to the mid to late 1960s. Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ...


In 1997, KRTH was purchased by CBS Radio. The programming format remained consistent until 2002. In 2002, KRTH reduced the amount of pre 1964 music to about one or two per hour adding more 1970s music. In 2003, KRTH added a few 1980s songs. For the band, see 1997 (band). ... CBS Radio Inc. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ...


In November of 2006, KRTH dropped most of their classic Christmas music, replacing them with adult contemporary holiday songs popular on KOST. KRTH aired Christmas songs by Air Supply, Barry Manilow, and even New Kids on the Block. The traditional Elvis, Beach Boys, and the Chipmunk Song, along with other classics were dropped. Strangely, the regular playlist was the same, including plenty of non-Christmas Elvis and Beach Boys. This was likely an attempt to compete with KOST's successful all-Christmas format. Look up November in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreciated to just AC, is a type of radio format that plays mainstream and pop music, without hip-hop or rap since, as per the name, it is geared more towards adults than teens. ... KOST (KOST 103. ... Air Supply is a duo of soft rock musicians who had a succession of hits worldwide through the late 1970s and early 1980s. ... Barry Manilow is an American singer and songwriter best known for his recordings I Write the Songs, Mandy and Copacabana. His career achievements include selling more than 75 million records worldwide. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known as The King of Rock and Roll, or as just simply The King, was an American singer who had an immeasurable effect on world culture. ... The Beach Boys, originally the Beech Boys, a small team of four brothers from the south of Poland, emigrated to America in the early 1950s in search of a fortune to be made in the Arizonian logging industry. When it soon became evident they had been the victims of... Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known as The King of Rock and Roll, or as just simply The King, was an American singer who had an immeasurable effect on world culture. ... The Beach Boys, originally the Beech Boys, a small team of four brothers from the south of Poland, emigrated to America in the early 1950s in search of a fortune to be made in the Arizonian logging industry. When it soon became evident they had been the victims of... KOST (KOST 103. ...


Because its audience "was getting too old," KRTH in 2006 announced it would no longer play music from before 1964. Today's playlist focuses on songs from the 1970s.


KRTH is currently airing oldies music from 1964 to 1979. KRTH plans to air an oldies music format that focuses on rock and roll music from its beginnings in 1955 to 1964 on its secondary HD Radio channel once it begins to broadcast in digital. Oldies is a generic term commonly used to describe a radio format that usually concentrates on Top 40 music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Oldies is a generic term commonly used to describe a radio format that usually concentrates on Top 40 music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... HD Radio is an in-band on-channel (IBOC) digital radio system created by iBiquity for broadcasting via existing FM and AM radio stations. ...


Notable personalities

The station has had many famous DJs, such as Brian Beirne "Mr. Rock 'N Roll", Robert W. Morgan, "The Real" Don Steele, Bob Shannon, Charlie Tuna, Joni Caryll, "Shotgun Tom" Kelly[1], Charlie Van Dyke, and Gary Bryan, Dave Hull "The Hullablooer" and Wolfman Jack. For other meanings of DJ, see DJ (disambiguation). ... Brian Beirne was a radio DJ for K-EARTH 101 in Southern California. ... Robert W. Morgan entertained the Los Angeles radio audience for over three decades. ... Don Steele, born Donald S. Revert (April 1, 1936 - August 5, 1997), was one of the most popular disc jockeys in the United States, from the middle of the 1960s until his retirement for health reasons in May 1997. ... Bob Shannon aka R. J. Adams (born: September 20, 1942 St. ... Charlie Tuna is a well known radio personality from Los Angeles, and is currently based on station KBIG 104. ... Charlie Van Dyke is a former radio disc jockey who is better known for the voice work he has done for numerous radio and television stations. ... Gary Bryan is a radio disk jockey, currently on the air in Los Angeles, California at KRTH 101. ... Dave Hull, aka The Hullaballoer, is a legendary Los Angeles Boss Radio radio personality voted one of the top ten LA radio personalities of all time. ... Robert Weston (Bob) Smith (21 January 1938 – 1 July 1995) became world famous in the 1960s and 1970s as a disc jockey using the stage name of Wolfman Jack. ...


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KRTH-FM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (602 words)
KRTH at this point dropped all the '80s music as well as late '70s music.
In 1997, Infinity would merge with CBS and KROQ and KRTH joined the CBS family along with Smooth Jazz The Wave KTWV 94.7, KCBS-FM (which by now was Classic Hits The Arrow), Talk 97.1 KLSX, and news stations 980 KFWB and KNX 1070.
In 2002, KRTH cut back the pre-64 oldies to about one or two per hour and added more early '70s and some late '70s music.
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