KAZN
Encyclopedia
KAZN(Pinyin: AM 1300 zhōng wén guǎng bō diàn tái) is a 24 hours Mandarin Chinese radio station in Los Angeles
area.
Before KAZN, this was an AM simulcast
of classical music station KFAC (now urban adult contemporary
outlet KHHT
).
In the early 1990s, it was a multi-language radio station, Chinese programs were only broadcast at night time, Mandarin
and Cantonese
. In 1993, as a result of an ownership change, Tang Ron-shu, a Taiwan
ese insurance saleswoman who leased out most of the programs, was forced to leave. Ever since then, it has been broadcasting Chinese programs non-stop.
Until the mid-1990s, when the station owners switched frequencies, KAZN was on 1330 AM, while KWKW
was on 1300 AM.
In 1998, it became a part of the Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc. and began to broadcast simultaneously on the Internet. It is also broadcasting on KAHZ
AM 1600 simultaneously.
Throughout its history, it has interviewed many famous Chinese from mainland China
, Taiwan
and Hong Kong
.
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area.
Before KAZN, this was an AM simulcast
Simulcast
Simulcast, shorthand for "simultaneous broadcast", refers to programs or events broadcast across more than one medium, or more than one service on the same medium, at the same time. For example, Absolute Radio is simulcast on both AM and on satellite radio, and the BBC's Prom concerts are often...
of classical music station KFAC (now urban adult contemporary
Urban Adult Contemporary
Urban adult contemporary is the name for a format of radio music, similar to an urban contemporary format. Radio stations using this format usually would not have rap music on their playlists. The format was designed by Barry Mayo when he, Lee S. Simonson and Bill Pearson organized Broadcast...
outlet KHHT
KHHT
KHHT is a radio station licensed to Los Angeles, California, USA with a Rhythmic Oldies musical format. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications.-KFAC:...
).
In the early 1990s, it was a multi-language radio station, Chinese programs were only broadcast at night time, Mandarin
Standard Mandarin
Standard Chinese or Modern Standard Chinese, also known as Mandarin or Putonghua, is the official language of the People's Republic of China and Republic of China , and is one of the four official languages of Singapore....
and Cantonese
Standard Cantonese
Cantonese, or Standard Cantonese, is a language that originated in the vicinity of Canton in southern China, and is often regarded as the prestige dialect of Yue Chinese....
. In 1993, as a result of an ownership change, Tang Ron-shu, a Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
ese insurance saleswoman who leased out most of the programs, was forced to leave. Ever since then, it has been broadcasting Chinese programs non-stop.
Until the mid-1990s, when the station owners switched frequencies, KAZN was on 1330 AM, while KWKW
KWKW
KWKW is an American radio station licensed to serve Los Angeles, California. The station is owned by Lotus Communications Corporation.KWKW is one of the oldest Spanish-language radio stations in the Greater Los Angeles area...
was on 1300 AM.
In 1998, it became a part of the Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc. and began to broadcast simultaneously on the Internet. It is also broadcasting on KAHZ
KAHZ
KAHZ is a radio station licensed to Pomona, California, USA which broadcasts in Mandarin Chinese, simulcasting with KAZN - Pasadena. It can be found at 1600 AM....
AM 1600 simultaneously.
Throughout its history, it has interviewed many famous Chinese from mainland China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, Taiwan
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
and Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
.
External links
- Predicted daytime coverage area
- MRBI - The Parent company
- Official Website (translated to English with Babelfish)