KXGR

Last updated
KXGR
GraceFM logo.jpg
City Loveland, Colorado
Broadcast area Denver-Fort Collins-Greeley
Frequency 89.7 MHz
Branding89.7 GRACEfm
Programming
Format Contemporary Christian
Ownership
Owner Calvary Chapel Aurora
History
Former call signs
KXWA (2004-2010)
Call sign meaning
KX Grace Radio
Technical information
Facility ID 89401
Class C0
ERP 80,000 watts vertical
100 watts horizontal
HAAT 372 meters (1,220 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°37′3″N105°19′40″W / 40.61750°N 105.32778°W / 40.61750; -105.32778 Coordinates: 40°37′3″N105°19′40″W / 40.61750°N 105.32778°W / 40.61750; -105.32778
Translator(s) 101.7 K299AO (Sterling)
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website GRACEfm.com

KXGR (89.7 MHz, "GRACEfm") is a non-profit FM radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format. Licensed to Loveland, Colorado, United States, it serves Northern Colorado including Fort Collins-Greeley and the Denver-Boulder metropolitan area. Programming is simulcast on 101.7 KXCL in Rock Creek Park, Colorado, which serves Colorado Springs, and on 75 watt translator station 101.7 K299AO in Sterling, Colorado. The stations are owned by Calvary Church with Ed Taylor.

Contents

KXGR and KXCL air a mix of Christian contemporary music and programs on Christian teaching from national and local religious leaders.

History

On March 11, 2004, the station received a construction permit to begin work from the Federal Communications Commission. It had the call sign KXWA and was owned by the WAY-FM Media Group. [1] Way-FM is a chain of Contemporary Christian music stations. The station signed on the following year.

In December 2010, the station was transferred to Calvary Church with Ed Taylor (formerly "Calvary Chapel Aurora") to start a different religious radio network. The call letters changed to KXGR.

Related Research Articles

WFSH-FM Contemporary Christian music radio station in Athens, Georgia, United States

WFSH-FM is an FM radio station licensed to Athens, Georgia, and serving Metro Atlanta. The station is owned by Salem Media Group and it airs a Christian contemporary radio format. It is branded as The Fish 104.7 and describes itself as "Safe For The Whole Family." Between Thanksgiving and the weekend after Christmas, the station plays all Christmas music, both religious and secular.

WJIV Radio station in Cherry Valley, New York

WJIV is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Cherry Valley, New York, and serving the Mohawk Valley. The radio format is primarily Christian talk and teaching, along with some Southern gospel music. WJIV is a brokered time station, with national and local religious leaders paying for time on the station, which allows them to seek donations to their ministries.

KWVE-FM Christian radio station in San Clemente, California, United States

KWVE-FM is a commercial radio station licensed to San Clemente, California, broadcasting to the Greater Los Angeles area and northern San Diego County. KWVE-FM airs Christian radio programming with an emphasis on Bible teaching and Christian music of the praise and worship genre. The station is owned by Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, with its transmitter atop Santiago Peak and studios in the church-owned Logos Building in Santa Ana, adjacent to the church campus.

WAWZ Radio station in Zarephath, New Jersey

WAWZ is a contemporary Christian music radio station located in Zarephath, New Jersey. It is a listener supported/commercial radio station owned by the Pillar of Fire International. The station's target demographic is 25- to 54-year-olds. The Class B, 28,000-watt signal based in Bridgewater, New Jersey serves the New York City market along with northern and central New Jersey.

WJWD is a non-commercial FM radio station licensed to Marshall, Wisconsin and serving the Madison metropolitan area. It is owned by the Calvary Radio Network, an Indiana nonprofit corporation based in Valparaiso, Indiana. WJWD broadcasts that network's lineup of Christian talk and teaching programs with some Contemporary Christian music, mostly modern praise and worship and Christian rock and pop. Calvary Radio is the radio outreach of several non-denominational churches focused on the "inerrancy of the Bible" and the "expository teaching from Genesis to Revelation".

KBIQ Radio station in Manitou Springs, Colorado

KBIQ, known as "Q102.7", is a Christian adult contemporary radio station broadcasting at 102.7 FM. The station serves the Colorado Springs, Colorado, area of the United States. The station is owned by the Salem Media Group.

KRFN is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Sparks, Nevada and broadcasting to the Reno–Sparks metropolitan area. The station is owned by the Evans Broadcast Company, Inc. and it airs an adult contemporary radio format branded as "Fun 101."

WVRL is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format. Licensed to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States, the station serves the Roanoke Rapids area. The station signed on in February 2003. The station is currently owned by Liberty University, Inc., and is part of Liberty's network of CCM stations branded as "The Journey" that rebroadcast WRVL in Lynchburg, VA.

WBYN-FM Radio station in Boyertown, Pennsylvania

WBYN-FM is a Christian radio station that currently plays Contemporary Praise and Worship Christian music along with Christian feature programs and church services. The station is licensed to Boyertown, Pennsylvania and serves the Reading area. The station is under ownership of WDAC radio company. WBYN has two transmitters. The main transmitter is in a rural area 6 miles away from the station. The auxiliary transmitter and tower is located behind the station at 280 Mill street. Its coordinates are 40°19′04.64″N75°38′59.81″W.

KRTM is a Christian radio station licensed to Banning, California, and serving the Palm Springs radio market. The station is owned by Penfold Communications, Inc.

WVRH is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format. Licensed to Norlina, North Carolina, United States, the station is currently owned by Liberty University, Inc.

WDLV is a non-commercial contemporary Christian-format radio station licensed to serve Fort Myers, Florida, broadcasting on the frequency of 88.7 MHz. The station is part of Educational Media Foundation's K-Love network.

KYWH is a radio station broadcasting an adult album alternative format. Licensed to Lockwood, Montana, United States, the station serves the Billings area. The station is currently owned by Fresh Life Church, Inc.

WDEL-FM is a commercial radio station licensed to serve Canton, New Jersey. It simulcasts the news/talk format of co-owned AM 1150 WDEL, based in Wilmington, Delaware. As of May 20, 2019 WDEL-AM-FM is owned and operated by the Forever Media. It was previously owned by Delmarva Broadcasting Company, a subsidiary of Steinman Enterprises, a family-owned newspaper, broadcasting and mining company, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

KLWG is a non-commercial radio station that is licensed to and serves Lompoc, California. The station is owned by Calvary Chapel of Lompoc and broadcasts a Christian talk and teaching format.

KLJY Contemporary Christian music radio station in Clayton, Missouri

KLJY is a commercial-free, listener-supported FM radio station licensed to Clayton, Missouri, and serving Greater St. Louis. It is owned by Gateway Creative Broadcasting, and broadcasts a Christian Contemporary radio format known as 99.1 Joy FM. The radio studios and offices on Founders Lane in Des Peres, with a St. Louis address. In addition to broadcasting music, the station also sponsors community events and activities around St. Louis.

KLYT is a non-commercial FM radio station broadcasting a Christian talk and teaching radio format, branded as "The Light." The principal station is in Albuquerque, with two FM translators and two repeaters around New Mexico. The station is owned by Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque, Inc.

KXCL is a radio station licensed to Rock Creek Park, Colorado, United States. The station is currently owned by Calvary Church with Ed Taylor. The station received approval from the Federal Communications Commission on November 1, 2013, to change its city of license from Westcliffe, Colorado to Rock Creek Park and increase its power from 180 watts to 2,100 watts to serve the Colorado Springs area.

KXWA is a radio station licensed to Centennial, Colorado, United States. The station serves the Denver metropolitan area and is currently owned by the WAY-FM Network. Its studios are located in Longmont, and the transmitter is near Castle Rock.

WLGS-LP Radio station in Lake Villa, Illinois

WLGS-LP is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Lake Villa, Illinois. The station is owned by Calvary Chapel of Lake Villa. It airs a Contemporary Christian music format, along with locally and nationally produced Christian talk and teaching programs. The station is also heard in eastern Lake County through a translator at 99.9 FM, W260BL in Waukegan, Illinois.

References