Radio in the Antelope Valley and High Desert

Radio stations across the country have become predictable cookie cutter programmed operations; often the voice coming from some faraway land. "Voice Tracking" is a method used to insert that faraway voice in between the songs and commercials on the radio station you listen to. It takes about 25 minutes to record the voice inserts for a four hour show; then the files are e-mailed to the local station, and inserted into the program. That same voice is heard on 100's of radio stations across the country; all with the local call letters inserted in.

Here is a local example:
Jeff Gonzer does not do his show from The Quake or KMVE 106.9 studios; instead his voice is recorded at his home studio, then uploaded and inserted locally between the songs. This way High Desert Broadcasting does not need to employ any live & local talent; Jeff's voice is also heard on other radio stations.

Today most radio stations are nothing more than a series of racks loaded with servers and empty studios where humans once played the music and provided the community with a local voice.

Improving your choices on the radio dial in the AV

If you get to much static trying to listen too Rush Limbaugh on KFI, try these alternatives:

If you are on the east side; try KIXW 960AM Apple Valley. KIXW's 5,000 watt signal provides a strong signal over most of the High Desert. KIXW is also available online.

If you are on the west side, try KNZR 1560AM Bakersfield. KNZR's powerful 25,000 watt signal also provides a strong signal over most of the High Desert; especially on the west side. Following Rush, KNZR offers live programming; starting with Jaz McKay at noon.
Jaz's show is available online here