San Bernardino Radio: KCXX Flips 103.9 FM To Rhythmic HotAC

UPDATE 12/22/15 12Noon:  All Pro Broadcasting’s KCXX X1039 FM switched to KHTI Hot 103.9 The I.E. New Hot…Move to the Music” on Tuesday, December 22nd at 7 AM. 

Hot 1039 artists include Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Adele, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Katy Perry and many more. 

“Hot 103.9 is the I.E.’s Independent and local community focused radio station. Our core audience are active, digital savvy listeners who drive consumer spending throughout Southern California, the ideal fit for our client’s advertising needs”- Bill Hurwitz, Hot 103.9 General Manager “Hot 103.9 will be the Entertainment Hub for the Inland Empire. 

"We will play nothing but current hits, award amazing giveaways, and fully embrace our listeners digital Lifestyles – Brian Boget, Hot 103.9 Marketing / Digital Director. All Pro Broadcasting VP Duane Davis and new KCXX General Manager Bill Hurwitz will spearhead our change to a Rhythmic based Hot Adult Contemporary station. Former KCXX Program Director / Afternoon Personality John DeSantis will program HOT 103.9. KCXX Sales Director Mike Hood will head the Sales Department. Brian Boget will continue as the Director of Marketing and Digital. 

All Pro Broadcasting Inc. is owned by NFL Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packer Legend Willie Davis.

Earlier Posting...

Longtime alternative rock station KCXX X103.9 FM is flipping formats today.

The change will be made as of 7am local time. KCXX has been Alternative since 1995. No new format has been announced. Click Here to listen.

KHTI 103.9 FM (180 watts) Red=Local Coverage

The San Bernardino-based station has been a champion of local music. “ X1039 has been a huge part of my life for nearly 20 years, so this is like losing a best friend. I’m certain that many of you feel the same, as you’ve grown up with us,” program director and on-air host John DeSantis posted on Facebook.

"It is with extreme sadness that I make the following announcement. As of 7am tomorrow, December 22nd, after 20 years as The Inland Empire’s Alternative Rock, X1039 will no longer exist. The station is changing formats. 

I know this sucks. Probably hard to believe. I fully understand. You should’ve seen my face when I was told. X1039 has been a huge part of my life for nearly 20 years, so this is like losing a best friend. I’m certain that many of you feel the same, as you’ve grown up with us. 

Our owners and management have always been super supportive of our efforts at X1039, so please know that this was not an easy decision for them. They love the Alternative Rock format, and did everything in their power to make it work. I’m very proud of all that we accomplished here, in spite of many obstacles and challenges. 

We competed with huge Los Angeles stations, as well as giant heritage stations in our own backyard. And we actually won many times in spite of the odds. Those victories will always be special to me. 

Many incredible DJ’s have cracked this microphone over the years; from our first jock Lisa Axe, to Doug, Nick, Daryl and me. We broke many new artists and songs, put on some pretty awesome shows, threw some major parties and we have always heavily supported the local music scene. So many great memories. Please never forget them. 

Thanks to anyone and everyone that has had anything at all to do with this station’s success; from our clients and business partners, to program directors, record labels, venues, promoters, DJ’s, interns, bands, managers, and agents. We could not have come this far without you. Most of all I want to thank the X1039 listener. You’ve been through the ups and downs with us, and were always there for us. It is, unfortunately, the end of an era. Great things are coming to 103.9, and I hope you’ll check it out. But nothing will erase the last two decades, and all we’ve experienced. 

ThanX for listening! John DeSantis X1039 Program Director