KGAY Radio is ringing in the New Year with a major upgrade: a move to a stronger, farther‑reaching signal at 103.1 FM, marking a powerful start to the station’s eighth year serving Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley and the broader LGBTQ+ community. Beginning New Year’s Day, the station officially transitions from its longtime home at 106.5 FM to its new position on the dial, expanding coverage and introducing an HD digital signal for clearer, more reliable listening. Streaming continues worldwide at KGAYPalmSprings.com.
Station owner and operator Brad Fuhr says the move reflects both growth and opportunity. “KGAY has been one of the most successful low power translators in the country at 106.5 FM,” he noted, adding that the shift to 103.1 FM strengthens the station’s reach across the valley. KGAY’s success is well‑documented: it has been voted “Favorite Radio Station” seven years running in the Coachella Valley Independent Readers’ Poll and was profiled by The New York Times in 2024 as “one of a kind,” recognized as the only terrestrial radio station in the U.S. dedicated to LGBTQ+ listeners and allies.
Listeners can expect the same beloved dance‑driven format spanning disco classics through 2000s hits, along with familiar on‑air personalities John Taylor in the mornings and Chris Shebel in afternoon drive. Fuhr credits KGAY’s loyal audience, advertisers and community partners for the station’s continued momentum, emphasizing that the stronger signal will help KGAY further champion the region’s vibrant LGBTQ+ culture.
Meanwhile, KGAY’s former frequency at 106.5 FM is getting a fresh identity. The station formerly known as MeTV FM has relaunched as Sunny 106.5, adopting an adult contemporary format designed to reconnect listeners with the music of the 90s and 2000s—now nostalgic favorites for audiences in their 40s and 50s. The new station streams at 1065Sunny.com.
Sunny 106.5’s playlist spans pop alternative, R&B and upbeat hits from artists such as Mariah Carey, Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20, Green Day, NSYNC, Adele, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd. Award‑winning personality Patrick Evans joins the lineup weekdays from 10 am–3 pm while continuing his NewsChannel 3 First Alert Weather forecasts. E.J. Tyler serves as program director and morning host.
Both stations remain committed to community involvement, local partnerships and charitable support. KGAY PSP operates as a public benefit corporation and is affiliated with GayDesertGuide.com and OMGPSP, a digital marketing agency also owned by Fuhr.
With a stronger signal, expanded reach and a renewed commitment to local listeners, KGAY’s move to 103.1 FM marks an exciting new chapter for one of Palm Springs’ most distinctive and celebrated radio voices.