KWAV K-Wave 96.9 FM

FM / United States

About KWAV K-Wave 96.9 FM

KWAV 96.9 FM (K-Wave) is licensed to Monterey, California, United States, and is owned by Stephens Media Group. The signal covers the Monterey Bay area, including Salinas and Santa Cruz counties, with studios in Monterey. The station has served the region for decades as a full-power FM service.

The station features adult contemporary programming with pop and soft rock spanning the 80s to today, upbeat workday shows, and seasonal favorites. It targets adults seeking familiar hits and local personalities, making it a popular at-work and at-home choice across the bay communities.

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