Radio Punjab AM 1310 (KMKY) — A Punjabi Voice Across the Bay

Title

Radio Punjab AM 1310 (KMKY) — A Punjabi Voice Across the Bay

Radio Punjab Website

Subject

Punjabi radio; South Asian media; Oakland radio; KMKY; community broadcasting; Punjabi diaspora; ethnic media

Description

Serving the Bay Area’s Punjabi and broader South Asian community, Radio Punjab AM 1310 (KMKY) broadcasts in Punjabi, Hindi, and English from Oakland, California. Owned by Charanjit Batth through Radio Punjab AM 1310 Inc., the station offers a dynamic mix of news, devotional programming, talk shows, and music that connects Punjabi-American listeners across Northern California.

The 1310 kHz frequency carries a deep history. Dating back to its 1920s origins under the early call letters KLS, it has evolved through formats and ownership to become one of the region’s longest-running radio signals. Since its transition to a South Asian format, Radio Punjab has become a cultural mainstay, linking farmers in the Central Valley, families in the East Bay, and entrepreneurs across the Bay Area.

Even as AM broadcasting faces challenges, Radio Punjab continues to reflect the vitality of community radio—preserving language, faith, and connection for the diaspora.

Creator

Charanjit Batth — Radio Punjab AM 1310 Inc.

Date

c. 2010 – present (South Asian format)

Language

Punjabi, Hindi, English

Coverage

Oakland, California — San Francisco Bay Area — Northern California

Rights

Used with permission for educational, non-commercial purposes. © Radio Punjab AM 1310 Inc.