KVTA

KVTA
Broadcast area
Frequency1590 kHz
BrandingFox Sports 1590/97.9
Programming
FormatSports
NetworkFox Sports Radio
AffiliationsLos Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles FC
Ventura County FC
Ownership
Owner
KCAQ, KFYV, KOCP, KUNX, KVEN
History
First air date
January 9, 1948 (1948-01-09)
Former call signs
  • KVVC (1947-1954)
  • KUDU (1954–1973)
  • KBBQ (1973–1985)
  • KOGO (1985–1993)
  • KBBY (1993–1994)
  • KAHS (1994–1995)
  • KXSP (1995–1998)
  • KXFS (1998)
  • KUNX (1998–2004)
  • KKOM (2004)
  • KKZZ (2004–2008)
  • KUNX (2008–2013)
Call sign meaning
Ventura
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID7746
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
34°14′13″N 119°12′9″W / 34.23694°N 119.20250°W / 34.23694; -119.20250
Translator97.9 K250BV (Ventura)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitekvta.com

KVTA (1590 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Ventura, California, featuring a sports radio format known as "Fox Sports 1590/97.9". Owned by Gold Coast Broadcasting, KVTA serves Ventura County and southern Santa Barbara County. The station's transmitter is located near the Santa Clara River off of the Ventura Freeway. In addition to a standard analog transmission, KVTA is relayed over low-power Ventura translator K250BV (97.9 FM), and is available online.