KMPH (AM)
| Broadcast area | Modesto - Manteca - Merced |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 840 kHz |
| Branding | Relevant Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Catholic talk and teaching |
| Affiliations | Relevant Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Relevant Radio, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | July 10, 2006 |
Call sign meaning | From former station owners Mike, Pete and Harry Pappas; also used on Fresno sister television station KMPH-TV |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 137401 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°42′33.75″N 120°43′37.74″W / 37.7093750°N 120.7271500°W |
| Translator(s) | 97.9 K250BR (Modesto) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | relevantradio.com |
KMPH (840 AM) is a radio station licensed to Modesto, California. It airs a Catholic talk and teaching format and is owned by Relevant Radio, Inc. Most programming is provided by the Wisconsin-based Relevant Radio Network.
KMPH is a Class B AM station. Its power is 5,000 watts and covers a section of Central California. AM 840 is a clear channel frequency. To protect other stations from interference, it uses a directional antenna with a five-tower array. The towers and transmitter are off Claribel Road in Paulsell, California, about 15 miles (24 km) east of Modesto. Programming is also heard over 250-watt FM translator K250BR on 97.9 MHz.