KGMX (106.3 FM, "K-Mix 106.3") is a commercial radio station licensed to Lancaster, California, United States, and serves the Antelope Valley area. The station is owned by High Desert Broadcasting and broadcasts a contemporary hit radio format, simulcast on KMVE (106.9 FM) in California City, California.
History The station first signed on October 28, 1970 as KOTE. Originally owned by Albert Medlinsky, it broadcast a middle of the road music format. On May 24, 1983, KOTE changed its call sign to KKZZ-FM. The station changed its call letters to KGMX on February 14, 1990 to accompany its new adult contemporary format, branded "K-Mix".
In December 1996, Eric-Chandler Communications of Antelope Valley Inc. sold KGMX and sister station KHJJ (1380 AM) to High Desert Broadcasting for $1,437,500. By 2007, KGMX was broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format.
On July 19, 2010, the station adopted the KQAV call letters. Ten days later, on July 29, the station swapped call signs with its sister station on 93.5 FM, reverting to KGMX.
Awards and nominations KGMX was nominated for a Crystal Radio Award in 1994 for its community service efforts.
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Source 1994 NAB Crystal Radio Awards
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