KGMX


KGMX is a commercial radio station that is licensed to Lancaster, California, United States and serves the Antelope Valley area. The station is owned by High Desert Broadcasting and broadcasts a Top 40 format.

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 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.
YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultSource
1994NAB Crystal Radio Awards