The 49ers' flagship radio stations are Cumulus Media's KSAN 107.7 FM ("The Bone") in San Jose, while KNBR/FM 680 AM/104.5 FM, and KTCT 1050 AM serve as the San Francisco/Oakland flagships. KSAN airs all 49ers games on FM. On AM, they are simulcasted on KTCT when the San Francisco Giants are playing, and on KNBR when the Giants are not playing. Joe Starkey, best known as the voice of the University of California and The Play, was previously the color commentator on the broadcasts next to legendary announcer Lon Simmons in 1987 and 1988 and took over as lead commentator in 1989. Lon Simmons and Gordy Soltau did the broadcasts on KSFO in the 1949s and 1960s. For a brief period in the late 1970s and early 1980s Don Klein, "the voice of Stanford", did the 49ers' games. Starkey first teamed with former Detroit Lions' and KPIX Sports Director, Wayne Walker and then former 49ers' linebacker Gary Plummer formed the broadcast team from 1998 to 2008, with Starkey retiring after the 2008 season. Ted Robinson replaced Starkey and teamed up with Plummer for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Plummer was relieved of his color commentating duties for the 2011 season and replaced by former teammate Eric Davis. Tim Ryan replaced Davis in 2014. Greg Papa, the longtime voice of the then-Bay Area rival Oakland Raiders, replaced Robinson on play-by-play in 2019.
Pre-season games not shown on national television are shown on CBS owned-and-operated station KPIX-TV (channel 5) and in surrounding areas via the “KPIX Sports Network”, along with some Sunday Afternoon games and Netflix’s Christmas Game or NFL Network exclusives if the 49ers play. during the regular season. Most regular season games on Sunday afternoons and Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football games featuring the 49ers are televised on Fox owned-and-operated station KTVU (channel 2). KGO-TV (channel 7) owned-and-operated station of ABC airs "Monday Night Football" telecasts (including games only on ESPN or ESPN+.) NBC owned-and-operated station KNTV (channel 11) airs Sunday Night Football broadcasts and games featuring the 49ers streaming exclusively on Peacock or YouTube.
Radio announcers Source: San Francisco 49ers Football on the Radio (1946–2008) – Bay Area Radio Museum & Hall of Fame.
YearFlagship stationPlay-by-playColor commentator2020KNBR, KSAN, KGO"49ers Sign 12-Year Extension with Cumulus," San Francisco 49ers, Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2020Greg PapaTim Ryan2019Greg PapaTim Ryan2018Ted RobinsonTim Ryan2017Ted RobinsonTim Ryan2016Ted RobinsonTim Ryan2015Ted RobinsonTim Ryan, Rod Brooks (sideline reporter)2014Ted RobinsonTim Ryan, Rod Brooks (sideline reporter)2013Ted RobinsonEric Davis, Rod Brooks (sideline reporter)2012Ted RobinsonEric Davis, Rod Brooks (sideline reporter)2011KNBR, KSANFarooq, Sajid. "49ers Catch a Radio Extension," NBC Bay Area, Monday, July 25, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2020Ted RobinsonEric Davis, Rod Brooks (sideline reporter)2010Ted RobinsonGary Plummer, Rod Brooks (sideline reporter)2009Ted RobinsonBrown, Daniel. "Ted Robinson named new voice of 49ers," Monterey (CA) Herald, Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Retrieved September 24, 2020Gary Plummer, Rod Brooks (sideline reporter)2008Joe Starkey"Starkey to Retire from 49ers," San Francisco 49ers, Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Retrieved September 24, 2020Gary Plummer, Rod Brooks (sideline reporter)2007Joe StarkeyGary Plummer, Rod Brooks (sideline reporter)2006Joe StarkeyGary Plummer, Rod Brooks (sideline reporter)2005Joe StarkeyGary Plummer, John Shrader (sideline reporter)2004KGOJoe StarkeyGary Plummer2003Joe StarkeyGary Plummer2002Joe StarkeyGary Plummer2001Joe StarkeyGary Plummer, Rich Walcoff (home sideline reporter)Kroner, Steve. "KGO relegates Walcoff to postgame show," SFGate.com, Friday, December 14, 2001. Retrieved September 24, 20202000Joe StarkeyGary Plummer, Rich Walcoff (home sideline reporter)1999Joe StarkeyGary Plummer, Rich Walcoff (home sideline reporter)1998Joe StarkeyGary Plummer, Rich Walcoff (home sideline reporter)1997Joe StarkeyWayne Walker, Rich Walcoff (home sideline reporter)1996Joe StarkeyWayne Walker, Rich Walcoff (home sideline reporter)1995Joe StarkeyWayne Walker, Rich Walcoff (home sideline reporter)1994Joe StarkeyWayne Walker, Rich Walcoff (home sideline reporter)1993Joe StarkeyWayne Walker, Rich Walcoff (home sideline reporter)1992Joe StarkeyWayne Walker, Rich Walcoff (home sideline reporter)1991Joe StarkeyWayne Walker1990Joe StarkeyWayne Walker1989Joe StarkeyWayne Walker1988Lon Simmons (games 1–5, 8–16), Joe Starkey (games 6–7)Wayne Walker, Joe Starkey (sideline reporter, games 1–5, 8–16)1987Lon SimmonsWayne Walker, Joe Starkey (sideline reporter)1986KCBSDon KleinDon Heinrich1985Don KleinDon Heinrich1984Don KleinDon Heinrich, Ted Robinson (sideline reporter)1983Don KleinDon Heinrich, Ted Robinson (sideline reporter)1982Don KleinDon Heinrich1981Don KleinWayne Walker1980KSFOLon SimmonsWayne Walker1979Lon SimmonsWayne Walker1978Lon SimmonsGene Nelson1977Lon Simmons1976Lon SimmonsGordy Soltau1975Lon SimmonsGordy Soltau1974Lon SimmonsGordy Soltau1973Lon SimmonsGordy Soltau1972Lon SimmonsHugh McElhenny1971Lon SimmonsHugh McElhenny1970Lon SimmonsHugh McElhenny1969Lon SimmonsRuss Hodges, Hugh McElhenny1968Lon SimmonsRuss Hodges, Hugh McElhenny1967Lon SimmonsRuss Hodges, Hugh McElhenny1966Lon SimmonsRuss Hodges, Hugh McElhenny1965Lon SimmonsRuss Hodges, Jim Lange1964Lon SimmonsRuss Hodges1963Lon SimmonsRuss Hodges1962Lon SimmonsRuss Hodges1961Lon SimmonsGordy Soltau1960Lon Simmons, Bob Fouts1959Bob FoutsLon Simmons1958Bob FoutsLon Simmons1957Bob FoutsLon Simmons1956KFRCRoy Storey1955Roy Storey, Bob Fouts1954Fred HesslerFrankie Albert1953KYABud FosterRoy Storey (studio host)1952Bud FosterBob Fouts1951Bud FosterBob Fouts1950KSANRod HughesTommy Greenough, Jack Drees1949KSAN, KSBRBud FosterGerry Conlee1948KYABud FosterGerry Conlee, Bob Fouts (studio host)1947Bud FosterBob Fouts1946Bud FosterBob Fouts
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California City Call Sign Frequency Chico KTHU-FM 100.7 FM Eureka KATA-AM 1340 AM Fresno KFIG-AM 1430 AM Grass Valley KNCO-AM 830 AM King City KRKC-AM 1490 AM Los Angeles KABC 790 AM Mendocino KUNK 96.7 FM Modesto KESP-AM 970 AM Paso Robles KPRL-AM 1230 AM Sacramento KHTK 1140 AM Salinas KION-AM 1460 AMSan Francisco KNBR (AM)KNBR-FM 680 AM104.5 FM KSFO-AM 810 AM KSAN-FM 107.7 FM San Luis Obispo KKJL-AM 1400 AM Susanville KJDX-FM 93.3 FM
Hawaii City Call Sign Frequency Hilo KPUA-AM 670 AM Honolulu KHKA-AM 1500 AM Maui KAOI-AM 1110 AM
Nevada City Call Sign Frequency Reno KPLY 630 AM
Oregon City Call Sign Frequency Brookings KURY-FM 95.3 FM Klamath Falls KAGO-AM 1150 AM Medford KBOY-FM 95.7 FM Portland KUIK-AM 1360 AM
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