KMPC

KMPC-710

The call letters KMPC used to be assigned on AM-710, and was at one time one of the top AM radio stations in Southern California. In the 1960s and 70s, it featured a number of notable DJs, including Dick Whittinghill, Geoff Edwards, Ira Cook, Roger Carroll, Wink Martindale, Jim Lange, Gary Owens, Johnny Magnus, Kathy Gori, and Sonny Melendrez.

Related Topics:
Dick Whittinghill - Geoff Edwards - Ira Cook - Roger Carroll - Wink Martindale - Jim Lange - Gary Owens - Johnny Magnus - Kathy Gori - Sonny Melendrez

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A powerhouse in local sports reporting, KMPC-710 broadcast Los Angeles Rams, California Angels, and UCLA football games. Some of the notable sports announcers were Fred Hessler, Dave Niehaus, and Dick Enberg.

Related Topics:
Los Angeles Rams - California Angels - UCLA - Fred Hessler - Dave Niehaus - Dick Enberg

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KMPC-710 was also noted for its extensive use of field reporters and news/traffic aircraft. It was also the first station to issue Sig-alert traffic alerts.

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