KDFO
| Broadcast area | Bakersfield metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 98.5 MHz |
| Branding | 98.5 The Fox |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KBFP, KBFP-FM, KHTY, KRAB | |
| History | |
First air date | November 1968 (as KDNO) |
Former call signs | KDNO (1968–1997) KKDJ (1997–1998) KKDJ-FM (7/1/1998) KSMJ (1998–2000) KDFO (2000–2001) KDFO-FM (2001–2008) KBKO-FM (2/15/2008–6/20/2008) |
Call sign meaning | K Delano FOx |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 64607 |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 8,000 watts |
| HAAT | 177 meters (581 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°30′53″N 119°3′41″W / 35.51472°N 119.06139°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 985thefox.iheart.com |
KDFO (98.5 FM, "98-5 The Fox") is a commercial radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. KDFO is licensed to Delano, California, and serves the Bakersfield metropolitan area. It has studios on Mohawk Street near the Kern River and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. Weekdays begin with the syndicated Bob and Tom Show from Indianapolis. The rest of the schedule is voicetraced DJs from iHeart rock stations in larger cities: Maria Milito, Ken Dashow and Marc Coppola from WAXQ New York City and Big Rig from WXTB Tampa.
KDFO is a Class B1 FM station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 8,000 watts. The transmitter and tower are off Porterville Highway (California State Highway 65) in Shafter.