KFHW-LP

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KFHW-LP
Broadcast areaBillings, Montana
Frequency 101.1 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerBest of Billings Schools Association
History
First air date
2001
Technical information
Facility ID 134746
Class L1
ERP 100 watts
HAAT -32.3 meters
Transmitter coordinates
45°46′16″N108°29′7″W / 45.77111°N 108.48528°W / 45.77111; -108.48528

KFHW-LP is a radio station at 101.1 FM in Billings, Montana. It was originally licensed in 2001 by Best of Billings Schools Association. [1] In March 2022, control of the station was transferred to Tana McNiven and Jonathan McNiven, and changed the station's main brand/market name to "YCN Radio." [2]

Contents

Programming

KFHW-LP provides a variety of educational and community-based programming, including local high school sports broadcasts, a weekly news broadcast, and occasionally a feature program. [3]

It is considered "an extension of the Yellowstone County News." [4]

Program Directors

The Program Director "oversees the conception and selection of all the station's content, and in the process shapes the station's demographic, identity, and core values." [5]

Michael Marino (2022–present)

Michael Marino currently serves as the program director for YCN Radio/KFHW-LP. He assumed this role in September 2022. [6]

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References

  1. Federal Communications Commission (May 7, 2023). "KFHW-LP".
  2. Federal Communications Commission (March 17, 2022). "Transfers".
  3. Yellowstone County News (August 12, 2022). "Skyview Sports & Weekly News on YCN Radio". Yellowstone County News. p. 1.
  4. "YCN Radio". Yellowstone County News. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  5. "Program Director (Radio)". Berklee School of Music. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  6. "Michael Marino | LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved May 19, 2023.