KIOZ

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KIOZ

San Diego, California United States
Broadcast area	Greater San Diego
Frequency	105.3 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	Rock 105.3
Programming
Language(s)	English
Format	Mainstream rock
Affiliations	Compass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner	iHeartMedia, Inc. (iHM Licenses, LLC)
Sister stations	KGB, KGB-FM, KHTS-FM, KLSD, KMYI, KOGO, KSSX
History
First air date	1954 (as KSON-FM)
Former call signs	KSON-FM (1955–1957) KPAY (1957) KDFR (1957–1958) KITT (1958–1981) KCBQ-FM (1981–1996)
Call sign meaning	IOZ looks like the number 102 (original frequency was 102.1 FM, now KLVJ)
Technical information
Facility ID	13504
Class	B
ERP	26,000 watts
HAAT	210 meters (690 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	32°50′20″N 117°14′59″W / 32.838944°N 117.249750°W / 32.838944; -117.249750
Links
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	rock1053.iheart.com

KIOZ (105.3 FM, "Rock 105.3") is a commercial radio station that is licensed to San Diego, California. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. and broadcasts a mainstream rock music format. KIOZ's studios are located in San Diego's Serra Mesa neighborhood on the northeast side, and the transmitter is located in La Jolla.