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There was (and is) no shortage of radio stations playing pop music, classical music, and even jazz in Los Angeles. And for "wierd" stuff, there were the college stations between 88 and 92 on the FM dial.

106.3 KYMS

KYMS played Contemporary Christian music. There was at least one other LA-area station that played CCM (KBRT-740) starting in the late 70's. KYMS transmitted from Orange County, so reception in L.A. County not always possible. Changed formats to all-Vietnamese in 1995.

106.7 KROQ

When "Alternative" meant Alternative!

  • KYMS Medley 1982
  • KYMS Medley 1984
  • KYMS Medley 1988

    107.1 KMAX

    The Station that Speaks Your Language KMAX split its broadcast day
  • KYMS Medley 1982
  • KYMS Medley 1984
  • KYMS Medley 1988

    107.5 KLVE

    KLVE was the first Spanish language FM station in Los Angeles, if not the entire U.S. It changed formats (it was originally a soft-pop music station) in early 1975.

  • KYMS Medley 1982
  • KYMS Medley 1984
  • KYMS Medley 1988
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