KVNV (FM)

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KVNV
Simulcasts KNPR, Las Vegas
Broadcast area Reno, Nevada
Frequency 89.1 MHz (HD Radio) [1]
Programming
Language(s) Spanish English
Format News/Talk (Public Radio)
Ownership
Owner Nevada Public Radio
KCNV, KLKR, KLNR, KNPR, KTPH, KWPR
History
First air date
October 2014 [2]
Former call signs
KXNV (2012-2015)
KJIV (2015-2017) [3]
Technical information [4]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 172600
Class C2
ERP 790 watts
HAAT 863 meters (2,831 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 39°45′36.6″N119°28′3.6″W / 39.760167°N 119.467667°W / 39.760167; -119.467667
Translator(s) See § Simulcasting stations
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website knpr.org

KVNV (89.1 FM) is a non-commercial radio station near Reno, Nevada. It broadcasts a news/talk format with programming from Nevada Public Radio and National Public Radio.

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KVNV began broadcasting under the callsign KXNV, branded as Radio Free Reno and was owned by Open Sky Media. [2] In 2015 its callsign was changed to KJIV and it was rebranded as The Fine 89. KVNV was acquired by Nevada Public Radio for $550,000 in November 2016; [5] the purchase was consummated on February 17, 2017. The Fine 89 changed their branding to JiveRadio and continues to operate online with content aimed for the Reno area. [6]

Subsequently broadcasting an adult album alternative format under the branding "NV-89", KVNV flipped to a full simulcast of KNPR on September 6, 2019. The change was necessitated due to funding shortfalls at Nevada Public Radio that forced the organization to lay off its Reno-based staffers. This was intended as a temporary measure until it could find a buyer for KVNV. KSGU in St. George, Utah was also put up for sale. [7] While it was able to find a buyer for KSGU, it has been unable to do so for KVNV.[ citation needed ]

Simulcasting stations

Programming from KVNV has one direct translator, located in Carson City. Until 2019, it was also simulcast on the second HD Radio channels of Nevada Public Radio's other stations. [8]

Call sign Frequency City of license FID FCC info
K263BL100.5 FM Carson City, Nevada 147869 LMS

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References

  1. 1 2 "KVNV-FM 89.1 MHz station information" . Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Reno News & Review - Air Waves". 17 December 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Call Sign History" . Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ↑ "Nevada Public Radio expands to Reno with signal purchase". 23 November 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  6. ↑ "The Fine 89 transitions to JiveRadio" . Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Important Update from NVPR Board of Directors". Nevada Public Radio. September 6, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Stations (Coverage Maps)" . Retrieved October 9, 2017.
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