KATY-FM (101.3

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, "KATY 101.3"), is a

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serving to the southwestern portion of the

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. KATY-FM is

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to Idyllwild, California, with its studios and offices in

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. It broadcasts a

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, described as "Lite & Refreshing." KATY-FM is independently owned and operated by the

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, All Pro Broadcasting, which is owned by the estate of the late

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star Willie Davis. It is a

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to "Hot 103.9"

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. The current on-air staff include Erica, Mia D, Rick Shaw, Chris Ramone, Bernard, and JP Raineri. KATY-FM carries the nationally syndicated ''

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Radio Show''.

History

On December 1, 1989, it

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the air, founded by Kay Sadler-Gill, at a time when few women owned radio stations. Sadler-Gill's nickname is "Katy," which is reflected in the station's

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. In 2001, the station was purchased by All-Pro Broadcasting for $3.5 million.Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010 page D-89
/ref> On January 16 KATY switched their format to Soft AC and rebranded as KATY 101.3 Lite & Refreshing

References

External links

Katy 101.3 Official Website
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