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KWAC 1,490 AM

Bakersfield, CA

StatusLicensedSince 2026-07-30
ServiceAM
Community of licenseBakersfield, CA
Facility ID35109 FCC record

Licensed facilities

HoursPowerAntennaCoordinates (NAD83)
Daytime0.64 kWNondirectional35° 20′ 52.90″ N 119° 00′ 36.40″ W
Nighttime0.64 kWNondirectional35° 20′ 52.90″ N 119° 00′ 36.40″ W

AM power and antennas from the FCC AM map's data; the FCC has a newer license on file than that data shows, so check LMS for the current figures.

Frequency1,490 kHz
License fileBL-20080926AJN
License expires2029-12-01

Recent FCC actions

DateActionApplication
2026-07-30Granted0000294331 (Modification)
2026-07-30Received0000301390 (Notification)
2026-07-21Accepted for Filing0000300786 (Notification of Consummation)

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From the FCC's LMS public database as of 2026-10-16, updated every morning, and the FCC AM map's data for AM power and antennas. Not a product of the FCC.