Broadcast area | Fargo-Moorhead |
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Frequency | 97.9 MHz |
Branding | Life 97.9 |
Programming | |
Format | Contemporary Christian |
Ownership | |
Owner | |
KFNW, Faith Radio | |
History | |
First air date | 1965 |
Call sign meaning | "Fargo Northwestern College" |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 49772 |
Class | C |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 305 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 47°0′36″N97°11′42″W / 47.01000°N 97.19500°W Coordinates: 47°0′36″N97°11′42″W / 47.01000°N 97.19500°W |
Translator(s) | 93.9 K230AS (Fergus Falls) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | life979.com |
KFNW-FM (97.9 FM) is a contemporary Christian music formatted radio station located in Fargo, North Dakota. Branded Life 97.9, the station is owned and operated by Northwestern Media, a ministry of the University of Northwestern- St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota.
KFNW is a non-profit radio station, receiving its funding from listener donations and the University of Northwestern- St. Paul. The station is also aired on several low-powered broadcast translators outside of its main listening area. The station's programming is also streamed on the Internet.
Its studios are located on 53rd Avenue South in Fargo, while its transmitter is located near Amenia.
On June 1, 2007, a fire in the antenna system used by KFNW-FM, WDAY-FM, and KRWK put all three stations off the air. KFNW-FM later resumed broadcasting from a backup transmitter site at reduced power.
In May 2020, KFNW-FM won the award for Small Market Station of the Year given by the Christian Music Broadcasters.
In May 2021, KFNW-FM moved their studios and offices to a remodeled facility located on 53rd Avenue South in Fargo.
Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
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K230AS | 93.9 MHz | Fergus Falls, Minnesota | 250 | D | FCC FM Query |
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