KBGX

KBGX (105.3 FM, "Lava 105.3") is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Keaau, Hawaii, the station serves the Hilo area. The station is currently owned by Carla Morris and Sally Dobson, through licensee Resoante Hawaii LLC, and features programming from Citadel Media's "The True Oldies Channel" satellite feed.^[2]

KBGX

Keaau, Hawaii
Broadcast area	Hilo, Hawaii
Frequency	105.3 MHz
Branding	Lava 105.3
Programming
Format	Classic hits
Ownership
Owner	Carla Morris and Sally Dobson (Resoante Hawaii LLC)
Sister stations	KKOA
History
First air date	2003-04-14 (as KHIK)
Former call signs	KHIK (2003–2003) KIHH (2003–2004)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	85061
Class	C2
ERP	28,000 watts
HAAT	28 meters
Transmitter coordinates	19°43′18″N 155°27′23″W
Repeater(s)	105.3 KBGX-FM2 (Kailua-Kona) 105.3 KBGX-FM5 (Naalehu)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	1053lava.com

History

The station went on the air as KBGX on 2004-04-14. The station covers most of the Big Island from about 7,000 feet (2,100 m) on Mauna Kea with a booster transmitter in Kona at 6,500 feet (2,000 m) on the same channel.