KHIP

KHIP
Broadcast areaSanta CruzMontereySalinas, California
Frequency104.3 MHz
Branding104.3 The Hippo
Programming
FormatClassic rock
Ownership
Owner
KCDU, KKHK, KPIG-FM, KWAV
History
First air date
1990 (as KPUP-FM)
Former call signs
  • KPUP-FM (1990–1991)
  • KHKN-FM (1991–1992)
  • KKLF (1992–1995)
  • KMBY-FM (1995–September 5, 2002)
  • KTEE (September 5–12, 2002)
Call sign meaning
K HIPpo
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID9858
ClassA
ERP2,600 watts
HAAT155 meters
Repeater104.3 KHIP-FM1 (Carmel Valley)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitethehippo.com

KHIP is a commercial radio station in Gonzales, California, broadcasting to the Santa CruzMontereySalinas area on 104.3 FM. Its studios are in Monterey while its transmitter is located east of Salinas.

KHIP airs a classic rock music format branded as "The Hippo". It carries Las Vegas Raiders NFL games.