KNZR (AM)

KNZR
Simulcasts KNZR-FM Shafter
Broadcast areaKern County
Frequency1560 kHz
BrandingKNZR AM1560 & FM97.7
Programming
FormatConservative talk radio
NetworkFox News Radio
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1935 (1935)
Former call signs
  • W6XAI (1934–1936)
  • KPMC (1936–1990)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID7715
ClassA
Power
  • 25,000 watts day
  • 10,000 watts night
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.knzr.com

KNZR (1560 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Bakersfield, California. Along with sister station 97.7 KNZR-FM, they simulcast a conservative talk radio format and are owned by Connoisseur Media. The studios and offices are on Pegasus Drive in Bakersfield.

KNZR broadcasts with 25,000 watts of power by day and 10,000 watts at night from its transmitter on Artimus Court in Bakersfield. It uses a directional antenna with a three-tower array after sunset. KNZR is designated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as a clear channel radio station, sharing Class A status on 1560 AM with WFME in New York City.