KBVU-FM

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KBVU-FM
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City Alta, Iowa/Storm Lake, Iowa
Frequency 97.5 (mHz)
BrandingThe Edge
Programming
Format Alternative rock
Ownership
Owner Buena Vista University
History
First air date
November 1997 (1997-11)
Call sign meaning
Buena Vista University
Technical information
Class A
ERP 6,000 watts
HAAT 96 metres (315 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°38′5″N95°10′10″W / 42.63472°N 95.16944°W / 42.63472; -95.16944 Coordinates: 42°38′5″N95°10′10″W / 42.63472°N 95.16944°W / 42.63472; -95.16944
Links
Webcast Listen live
Website www.kbvu975.com

KBVU-FM (97.5 FM, "The Edge") is a commercial radio station licensed to serve the community of Alta, Iowa. KBVU-FM is owned by Buena Vista University and broadcasts from there as well in Storm Lake. KBVU broadcasts an alternative rock format.

In November 1997, KBVU-FM started broadcasting from the KAYL tower located on the east side of Storm Lake.


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