Update 10/2: KOSO has relaunched as “Radio 92.9“. Now branded as “Modesto’s Hit Music”, the station has shifted from Modern AC to Adult CHR.
Valentine, based at KBIG Los Angeles remains in mornings. John Chimpo moves from middays to 4-10pm.
Original Report 9/25: Clear Channel looks to be preparing to shift Modern AC “B92.9” KOSO Patterson/Modesto to CHR.
The company registered HitRadio929.com for the station on Friday, September 21. Blank Facebook and Twitter accounts point the domain to the Modesto station.
KOSO registered a 1.4 share in the Spring ratings book, down from 2.3 last Fall. A shift to CHR will place the station in more direct competition with Cumulus’ pair of CHR 95.1 KHOP and Rhythmic CHR 97.7 KWIN/98.3 KWNN.
That’s a shame. The station, when it was on 93.1, was a great eclectic Hot AC station. CC went and Premium Choiced it about a year ago now, and the ratings actually went down.