KGMX

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title: "KGMX" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["radio-stations-in-california", "radio-stations-established-in-1970", "point-broadcasting", "1970-establishments-in-california", "contemporary-hit-radio-stations-in-the-united-states"] description: "Radio station in Lancaster, California" topic_path: "geography/united-states" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KGMX" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Radio station in Lancaster, California ::

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Field	Value
name	KGMX
city	Lancaster, California
area	Antelope Valley
branding	K-Mix 106.3
airdate
frequency	106.3 MHz
repeater	106.9 MHz KMVE (California City, California)
format	Top 40 (CHR)
erp	3,000 watts
haat	41 m
class	A
licensing_authority	FCC
facility_id	19703
coordinates
former_callsigns
owner	High Desert Broadcasting
licensee	High Desert Broadcasting LLC
sister_stations	KCEL, KKZQ, KMVE, KOSS, KQAV, KUTY
webcast
website
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| name = KGMX | logo = | logo_size = | city = Lancaster, California | area = Antelope Valley | branding = K-Mix 106.3 | airdate = | frequency = 106.3 MHz | repeater = 106.9 MHz KMVE (California City, California) | format = Top 40 (CHR) | erp = 3,000 watts | haat = 41 m | class = A | licensing_authority = FCC | facility_id = 19703 | coordinates = | callsign_meaning = | former_callsigns = | affiliations = | owner = High Desert Broadcasting | licensee = High Desert Broadcasting LLC | sister_stations = KCEL, KKZQ, KMVE, KOSS, KQAV, KUTY | webcast = | website =

KGMX (106.3 FM, "K-Mix 106.3") is a commercial radio station that is licensed to Lancaster, California and serves the Antelope Valley area. The station is owned by High Desert Broadcasting and broadcasts a top 40 (CHR) format. The station is simulcast on KMVE (106.9 FM) in California City, California.

History

The station first signed on October 28, 1970 as KOTE. Originally owned by Albert Medlinsky, it broadcast a middle of the road music format. On May 24, 1983, KOTE changed its call sign to KKZZ-FM. The station changed its call letters to KGMX on February 14, 1990 to accompany its new adult contemporary format, branded "K-Mix".

In December 1996, Eric-Chandler Communications of Antelope Valley Inc. sold KGMX and sister station KHJJ (1380 AM) to High Desert Broadcasting for $1,437,500. By 2007, KGMX was broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format.

On July 19, 2010, the station adopted the KQAV call letters. Ten days later, on July 29, the station swapped call signs with its sister station on 93.5 FM, reverting to KGMX.

Awards and nominations

KGMX was nominated for a Crystal Radio Award in 1994 for its community service efforts.

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Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Source
1994	NAB Crystal Radio Awards				url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Magazines/Small-Market-Newsletter-IDX/IDX/90s/SMRN-Jan-Dec-1994-OCR-Page-0057.pdf
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References

References

1. (1972). "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S.". Broadcasting Publications Inc..
2. "Call Sign History: KGMX". [[Federal Communications Commission]].
3. Arkush, Michael. (April 12, 1991). "High Noon in the High Desert : Radio: Antelope Valley's KAVS and KGMX have evolved from amateur stations to professional operations. Now they're out to beat L.A.'s heavyweights.". Los Angeles Times.
4. (December 13, 1996). "Entravision Eyes El Paso Pair". Radio & Records.
5. (June 1, 2007). "Cox To High Desert". [[R&R (magazine).
6. "Call Sign History: KQAV". [[Federal Communications Commission]].
7. (February 24, 1994). "NAB'S CRYSTAL AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED". Small Market Radio Newsletter.

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