KABC (AM)

KABC
Los Angeles, California;
Broadcast area	Greater Los Angeles Area
Frequency	790 kHz
Branding	790 KABC
Programming
Format	Talk Radio
Affiliations	Premiere Networks; Westwood One; Infinity Sports Network; USC Trojans; KABC-TV;
Ownership
Owner	Cumulus Media; (Radio License Holdings LLC);
History
First air date	August 1925; 99 years ago
Former call signs	KFXB (1925–1927); KPLA (1927–1929); KECA (1929–1954);
Call sign meaning	Formerly owned by the American Broadcasting Company
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	33254
Class	B
Power	6,600 watts day; 7,900 watts night;
Transmitter coordinates	34°1′10″N 118°20′44″W / 34.01944°N 118.34556°W
Links
Public license information	Public file; LMS;
Webcast	Listen live; Listen live (via iHeartRadio);
Website	www.kabc.com

KABC (790 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Los Angeles, California, and serving the Greater Los Angeles area. The station is owned by Cumulus Media and broadcasts a conservative talk radio format. The studios are located in the Los Angeles suburb of Culver City. The transmitter is off West Martin Luther King Boulevard in the Crenshaw District, shared with KWKW (1330 AM) and KFOX (1650 AM).^[2] KABC’s power is 6,600 watts daytime and 7,900 watts nighttime, using a directional antenna.

KABC carries a mix of local and nationally syndicated talk shows. In afternoon drive time, John Phillips hosts a three-hour show, followed by Frank Mottek and Randy Wang. Syndicated programs include Armstrong & Getty, The Dan Bongino Show, America in the Morning and Red Eye Radio. On weekends, The Kim Komando Show is heard, along with paid brokered programming. National news from NBC News Radio and local news updates begin each hour. Early on weekdays, KABC 790 simulcasts KABC-TV's morning newscast. University of Southern California Trojans sports air on some weekends.