KHIP is a commercial

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, broadcasting to the Santa Cruz-

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- Salinas, California area on 104.3 FM. Its studios are in Monterey while its transmitter is located east of Salinas. KHIP airs a

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music format branded as "The Hippo". It carries

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NFL games.

History

KKLF was a

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station in 1995 when it simulcast

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. 104.3 was home of alternative rock KMBY which moved to 103.9 in a major switch in 2002. On July 1, 2019, Mapleton Communications announced its intent to sell its remaining 37 stations to Stephens Media Group. Stephens began operating the station that same day. The sale was consummated on September 30, 2019.

References

External links

Official Website
* * {{coord, 36.668, N, 121.520, W, type:landmark_region:US_source:FCC, display=title HIP Classic rock radio stations in the United States Radio stations established in 1990 1990 establishments in California