KGAY Moves to 103.1 as Sunny 106.5 Launches in Palm Springs
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 1:29pm CT |
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 KAY Radio Palm Springs CA |
KGAY Radio is entering its eighth year with a stronger signal and a new spot on the dial. As of New Year's Day, KGAY Radio has officially moved to 103.1 FM via co-owned KMEE-FM, expanding coverage across Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley, and surrounding communities while upgrading to an HD digital signal.
Station owner and operator Brad Fuhr said the move builds on KGAY's success at 106.5 FM, where it has operated as a low-power translator. He noted that the shift to 103.1 FM allows the station to reach more listeners throughout the valley.
KGAY has been voted "Favorite Radio Station" for seven consecutive years in the Coachella Valley Independent Readers' Poll. The locally owned and LGBTQ+-operated station features a dance music format spanning from the disco era of the 1970s through the 2000s and continues to stream online at KGAYPalmSprings.com. Fuhr credited the station's longevity to strong community support from listeners, advertisers, and partners.
In February 2024, The New York Times profiled KGAY as "one of a kind," describing it as the only terrestrial radio station in the U.S. geared toward LGBTQ+ listeners and their allies. Air personalities John Taylor and Chris Shebel will continue hosting morning and afternoon drive, respectively.
The frequency vacated by KGAY is being rebranded as Sunny 106.5, replacing the former MeTV FM. The new station will feature an AC format focused on hits from the 1990s and 2000s, targeting listeners now in their 40s and 50s. Its playlist will blend pop, alternative, R&B, and upbeat titles from artists including Mariah Carey, Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox Twenty, Green Day, *NSYNC, Adele, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, and The Weeknd.
Veteran air personality Patrick Evans will join Sunny 106.5 weekdays from 10am-3pm, while continuing his weather forecasts for NewsChannel 3. E.J. Tyler will serve as Program Director and morning host. Fuhr said the station will maintain its commitment to supporting local charities and community causes as it expands its presence in the valley.
