KSEG (FM)
classic rock radio station in Sacramento, California, United States
KSEG (96.9 MHz "The Eagle") is a commercial FM radio station in Sacramento, California. It airs a classic rock radio format and is owned by Audacy, Inc. The studios and offices are located on Lava Ridge Court in Roseville, California. KSEG is co-owned with five other Sacramento Audacy radio stations.
KSEG has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts. The transmitter is off North Market Boulevard in Sacramento, near Steelhead Creek. KSEG broadcasts in the HD Radio hybrid format.
History
Classical: 1959-1971
On October 2, 1959, after beginning testing the previous month, the station signed on. Its call sign was KSFM. It was owned by local radio personality Fred White and KXTV engineer Bob Stofan, doing business as the Audiolab Company. KSFM played classical music from studios and a transmitter site in Arden Town.
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