KDNW

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KDNW
Life 97.3 logo.png
Broadcast area Duluth-Superior
Frequency 97.3 (MHz) FM
BrandingLife 97.3
Programming
Format Contemporary Christian music
Ownership
Owner
Duluth: KDNI, WJRF
Hibbing: KRFG (FM)
History
First air date
1993;29 years ago (1993)
Call sign meaning
KDuluth NorthWestern College
Technical information
Facility ID 49797
Class C1
ERP 72,000 watts
HAAT 168 m (551 ft)
Translator(s) see below
Links
Webcast Listen live
Website life973.com

KDNW (97.3 FM, "Life 97.3") is a contemporary Christian music radio station located in Duluth, Minnesota, owned and operated by Northwestern Media, a ministry of the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, a Christian university in Roseville, Minnesota.

Former logo Life 97.3.png
Former logo

KDNW is a non-profit radio station, receiving most of its donations and contributions from its listeners. The station is also rebroadcast on several translators (low-powered rebroadcasters) outside of its main listening area.

Translators

Call sign Frequency
(MHz)
City of license ERP
(W)
Height
(m (ft))
Class FCC info
KRFG102.9 Nashwauk, Minnesota 25,00077 m (253 ft)C3 FCC FM Query
WJRF89.5 Duluth, Minnesota 1,650>40,000(CP)168 m (551 ft)A>C1(CP) FCC FM Query
Broadcast translators of KDNW-FM
Call sign Frequency
(MHz)
City of license ERP
(W)
Class FCC info
K201IX88.1 Grand Rapids, Minnesota 250D FCC FM Query
W230AN93.9 Hayward, Wisconsin 250D FCC FM Query
W268AT101.5 Spooner, Wisconsin 19D FCC FM Query
W220EB91.9 Ashland, Wisconsin 38D FCC FM Query
K288BF105.5 Grand Marais, Minnesota 122D FCC FM Query

Coordinates: 46°47′20″N92°07′05″W / 46.789°N 92.118°W / 46.789; -92.118


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