KRFC

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KRFC
Broadcast areaNorth Central Colorado
Frequency 88.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingKRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins
Programming
Format Community radio
Ownership
OwnerPublic Radio for The Front Range
History
First air date
March 1, 2003
Call sign meaning
Radio Fort Collins
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 82804
Class C2
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 54 meters (177 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 40°34′53″N104°54′20″W / 40.58139°N 104.90556°W / 40.58139; -104.90556
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website krfcfm.org

KRFC (88.9 FM) is a community-based radio station in Fort Collins, Colorado. The station is owned and operated by Public Radio for the Front Range. The station's programming includes music of numerous genres, played by volunteer DJs. Some news, information and syndicated shows are on the schedule as well. Although similar in funding strategies to a traditional public radio station, KRFC is not a member of any of the major networks such as NPR or Pacifica.

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KRFC has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts, with a signal extending from the Wyoming border to the suburbs of Denver. [2] The transmitter is on Weld County Route 80 near Route 17 in Severance, Colorado. [3]

History

Public Radio for the Front Range (PRFR) was started by a group of former DJs from KCSU-FM. DJs who were not current students were forced to leave after KCSU-FM's underwriter, Colorado State University, decided to make KCSU-FM solely student-run. In September 1995, PRFR was given IRS 501(C)(3) non-profit status. [4]

By the summer of 1996, PRFR had applied for a construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The group wanted to build a station on 88.9 MHz, but were challenged by other broadcasting groups. PRFR then went into negotiations during 1997 with Colorado Christian University to share 88.9 MHz; these negotiations failed.

By 2000, the group applied for the 89.7 MHz frequency in a low-power jurisdiction; another Christian group applied for the same frequency. [5] After successful negotiations, PRFR came into agreement with the other applicants that the PRFR would receive 88.9 MHz. The agreement was submitted to the FCC on July 7, 2002, who then granted PRFR a construction permit for a 3,000– watt non-commercial radio station. KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins began broadcasting on March 1, 2003. [6]

In 2004, KFRC completed the construction and expansion of its studios. Its facilities include three separate studios, all of which have the ability to broadcast live. Volunteers continue to make up the majority of KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins' workforce. In 2022, the station increased its power to 50,000 watts and constructed its own antenna tower. This gives it a larger area of Colorado able to receive its signal. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KRFC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ InsideRadio.com "News Bites" May 12, 2022
  3. ↑ Radio-Locator.com/KRFC
  4. ↑ "Support KRFC 88.9 FM on Colorado Gives 365". Colorado Gives 365. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Frequency Free-for-All - - News - Denver - Westword". June 8, 2011. Archived from the original on June 8, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  6. ↑ "About KRFC". KRFC - Community radio for Northern Colorado. Retrieved March 18, 2007.
  7. ↑ InsideRadio.com "News Bites" May 12, 2022
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