KXGR

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KXGR
GraceFM logo.jpg
Broadcast area Denver-Fort Collins-Greeley
Frequency 89.7 MHz
Branding89.7 GRACEfm
Programming
Format Contemporary Christian
Ownership
Owner Calvary Chapel Aurora
History
First air date
2005
Former call signs
KXWA (2004–2010)
Call sign meaning
KX Grace Radio
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
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
Translator(s) 101.7 K299AO (Sterling)
Links
Public license information
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. [2] 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.

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References

  1. 89401%5d "Facility Technical Data for KXGR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006 page D-108