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| Broadcast area | Greater San Diego |
| Frequency | 105.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | Rock 105.3 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Mainstream rock |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
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| KGB, KGB-FM, KHTS-FM, KLSD, KMYI, KOGO, KSSX | |
| History | |
First air date | 1954 (as KSON-FM) |
Former call signs | KSON-FM (1955–1957) KPAY (1957) KDFR (1957–1958) KITT (1958–1981) KCBQ-FM (1981–1996) |
Call sign meaning | IOZ looks like the number 102 (original frequency was 102.1 FM, now KLVJ) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 13504 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 26,000 watts |
| HAAT | 210 meters (690 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 32°50′20″N 117°14′59″W / 32.838944°N 117.249750°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | rock1053.iheart.com |
KIOZ (105.3 FM, "Rock 105.3") is a commercial radio station that is licensed to San Diego, California. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. and broadcasts a mainstream rock music format. KIOZ's studios are located in San Diego's Serra Mesa neighborhood on the northeast side, and the transmitter is located in La Jolla.