KBRE
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| Broadcast area | Merced metropolitan area |
| Frequency | 1660 kHz |
| Branding | 105.7 The Bear |
| Programming | |
| Format | Active rock/alternative rock |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KABX-FM, KHTN, KLOQ-FM, KUBB, KYOS | |
| History | |
First air date | May 2000 |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | Bear |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 87180 |
| Class | B |
| Power |
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Transmitter coordinates | 37°16′41″N 120°37′35″W / 37.27806°N 120.62639°W |
| Translator(s) | 105.7 K289CB (Los Banos) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 1057thebear.com |
KBRE (1660 AM) is a commercial radio station in Merced, California. It is owned by the Stephens Media Group, through licensee SMG-Merced, LLC. It plays a mix of active rock and alternative rock, calling itself "105.7 The Bear". Programming is also heard on 250 watt FM translator 105.7 K289CB in nearby Los Banos.
The AM station is powered at 10,000 watts by day, 1,000 watts at night, using a non-directional antenna. The AM transmitter is off South Bert Crane Road in Atwater.