KNMI (FM)

Last updated
KNMI
KNMI-FM logo.png
Broadcast area Four Corners area
Frequency 88.9 MHz
BrandingVertical Radio
Programming
Format Contemporary Christian
Ownership
Owner Educational Media Foundation
History
First air date
March 6, 1980
Technical information
Facility ID 47890
Class C2
ERP 27,000 watts (vertical)
HAAT 202 meters (663 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
36°40′16″N108°13′54″W / 36.67111°N 108.23167°W / 36.67111; -108.23167

KNMI (88.9 FM, "Vertical Radio") is a non-commercial radio station licensed to the community of Farmington, New Mexico, United States. The station is owned by Educational Media Foundation.

Contents

KNMI broadcasts a Contemporary Christian music format to the Four Corners area. [1] It was the first Christian radio station in the Four Corners area. [2]

History

This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on August 3, 1979. [3] The new station was assigned the call letters KNMI by the FCC on August 3, 1979. [4] KNMI began regular broadcasting on March 6, 1980, [5] and received its license to cover from the FCC on October 6, 1980. [6]

On April 16, 2021, Navajo Ministries filed to sell KNMI and its dependent translators to the Educational Media Foundation for $225,000. [7] The sale was consummated on May 27, 2021.

Translators

In addition to the main station, KNMI is relayed by an additional two broadcast translators to widen its coverage area.

Call sign Frequency
(MHz)
City of license ERP
(W)
Class FCC info
K269HG101.7 Cortez, etc., Colorado 7D FCC FM Query
K215AX90.9 Pagosa Springs, Colorado 38D FCC FM Query

Related Research Articles

KLVM is an FM radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian music format. Licensed to Santa Cruz, California, United States, the station is an affiliate of the K-LOVE Christian music radio network and is owned by Educational Media Foundation. The signal covers much of California's Central Coast.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KNRQ</span> Radio station in Harrisburg–Eugene, Oregon

KNRQ is a commercial radio station, licensed to Harrisburg, Oregon, and serving the Eugene–Springfield radio market. It is owned by Cumulus Media and airs an alternative rock radio format.

WAYH is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to serve Harvest, Alabama, United States. The station serves the greater Huntsville / Decatur area and is owned and operated by the WAY-FM Network. WAYH broadcasts a youth-oriented Contemporary Christian music format. The station's programming is also carried by broadcast translators, including one serving downtown Florence at 99.5 FM.

WLOR is a radio station licensed to Huntsville, Alabama, United States, that serves the greater Tennessee Valley area. WLOR is part of the Black Crow Media Group and the broadcast license is held by BCA Radio, LLC, Debtor-in-Possession. Its studios are located off University Drive in Huntsville, and its transmitter is located north of the city.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KSUT</span> Radio station in Ignacio, Colorado

KSUT originally signed on as a non-commercial community radio station licensed to serve the community of Ignacio, Colorado. The station has since expanded to two distinct formats, Four Corners Public Radio, with a public radio format of NPR and music programming, and Southern Ute Tribal Radio, which airs Native American music and news. While the stations have different legal call letters, both stations still refer to themselves on-air, online, and in marketing as KSUT. The stations are owned by KSUT Public Radio, a non-profit corporation, and licensed to KUTE, Inc.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WACQ</span> Radio station in Tuskegee, Alabama

WACQ is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Tuskegee, Alabama. The station's broadcast license is held by Tiger Communications, Inc. and operated by Fred Randall Hughey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KENN (AM)</span> Radio station in Farmington, New Mexico

KENN is an AM radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Farmington, New Mexico, United States, the station serves the Four Corners area. The station is currently owned by Winton Road Broadcasting Co., LLC and features programming from Fox News Radio, Genesis Communications Network, Premiere Networks, and Westwood One.

WPMR-LP is a radio station licensed to serve Russellville, Alabama. The station is owned by Provision Ministry. It airs a Southern Gospel music format.

WKOC-LP was a low power FM radio station formerly licensed to serve Ider, Alabama, United States. Owned by Ider Educational Broadcasting, it aired a Christian radio format. It received a portion of its programming as part of the Three Angels Broadcasting Network.

WVMB-LP is an American low power FM radio station licensed to serve the community of Madison, Alabama. The station, established in 2004, is owned and operated as a ministry of Madison Baptist Church Inc.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KORB</span> Christian alternative rock radio station in Hopland, California

KORB is a non-commercial educational broadcast radio station licensed to and serving Hopland, California. KORB is owned and operated by One Ministries, Inc. which also owns and operates TV stations KQSL in Fort Bragg and KKPM-CD in Yuba City.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KMUZ</span> Community radio station in Turner–Salem, Oregon

KMUZ is an American non-commercial educational radio station licensed to serve the community of Turner, Oregon. The station's broadcast license is held by the Willamette Information, News, and Entertainment Service.

KPFR is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to serve Pine Grove, Wasco County, Oregon, United States. The station, which began broadcasting in 2005, is currently owned by Family Stations, Inc. and airs several Christian ministry broadcasts from noted teachers such as RC Sproul, Alistair Begg, Ken Ham, John F. MacArthur, Adriel Sanchez, Dennis Rainey, John Piper, & others as well as traditional and modern hymns & songs by Keith & Kristyn Getty, The Master's Chorale, Fernando Ortega, Chris Rice, Shane & Shane, Sovereign Grace Music, Sara Groves, & multiple other Christian and Gospel music artists.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KADA-FM</span> Radio station in Ada, Oklahoma

KADA-FM is a radio station licensed to serve Ada, Oklahoma, US. The station, established in 1980, is currently owned by the Chickasaw Nation.

KCGR is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to serve Oran, Missouri, United States. The station, established in 2008, is owned by Bott Radio Network, through licensee Community Broadcasting, Inc. KCGR broadcasts a Christian radio format as an affiliate of the Bott Radio Network.

KTUA is a radio station licensed to Coweta, Oklahoma, United States, and serving the Tulsa area. The station is currently owned by the Educational Media Foundation and broadcasts the Air1 network.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WQLS</span> Radio station in Camden, Alabama

WQLS was an American non-commercial educational radio station licensed to serve the community of Camden, Alabama. The station's broadcast license is held by Wilcox Broadcast Communications, LLC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KRMS-FM</span> Radio station in Osage Beach, Missouri

KRMS-FM is a radio station licensed to serve Osage Beach, Missouri, United States. The station, originally established in April 1964, is currently owned and operated by Viper Communications, Inc.

KVPP is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to serve the community of Pago Pago, American Samoa. The station's broadcast license, issued in January 2012, is held by Rev. Shannon Cummings DBA Pure Truth Ministries.

WTCF is a Contemporary Christian formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Wardensville, West Virginia, serving the Northern Shenandoah Valley in Virginia and the Eastern Panhandle and Potomac Highlands of West Virginia. WTCF is owned and operated by Educational Media Foundation.

References

  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01.
  2. "About Us - History". Vertical Radio.
  3. "Application Search Details (BPED-19780825AL)". FCC Media Bureau. August 3, 1979.
  4. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  5. "KNMI Radio celebrates 24 years". Farmington Daily Times. April 27, 2004.
  6. "Application Search Details (BLED-19800225AU)". FCC Media Bureau. October 6, 1980.
  7. "Assignment". Federal Communications Commission. April 16, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.