KBVM

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KBVM
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Broadcast area Portland, Oregon
Frequency 88.3 MHz
BrandingMater Dei Radio
Programming
Format Catholic Christian radio
Ownership
OwnerCatholic Broadcasting Northwest
History
First air date
December 8, 1989
Call sign meaning
Blessed Virgin Mary
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 41330
Class C2
ERP 3,500 watts
HAAT 437 meters (1,434 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
45°30′58″N122°43′59″W / 45.51611°N 122.73306°W / 45.51611; -122.73306 Coordinates: 45°30′58″N122°43′59″W / 45.51611°N 122.73306°W / 45.51611; -122.73306
Repeater(s) 100.5 KMME (Cottage Grove)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website materdeiradio.com

KBVM (88.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Catholic Christian radio format. [1] Licensed to Portland, Oregon, United States, the station serves the Portland, Oregon area. The station is currently owned by Catholic Broadcasting Northwest. [2] The call letters are a reference to Mary, mother of Jesus's title the Blessed Virgin Mary, under whose patronage the station was placed at its dedication. [3] On-air programming is simulcast in Eugene/Springfield on KMME, 100.5 FM and via an online stream.

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References

  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Summer 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  2. "KBVM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  3. "KBVM Radio: Ministry on airwaves".