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| city = [[Las Vegas|Las Vegas, Nevada]] |
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Revision as of 00:55, 30 July 2023
| Frequency | 88.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
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| Branding | News 88.9 KNPR |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk (Public radio) |
| Subchannels | HD2: Classical (KCNV simulcast) |
| Affiliations | National Public Radio American Public Media Public Radio International BBC World Service |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Nevada Public Radio |
| History | |
First air date | March 24, 1980 (at 89.5) |
Former frequencies | 89.5 MHz (1980-2003) |
Call sign meaning | K Nevada Public Radio. or National Public Radio |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 79047 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 22,000 watts |
| HAAT | 1,190 meters (3,900 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°57′55″N 115°30′02″W / 35.9652°N 115.5005°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | KNPR Online |
KNPR (88.9 FM, "News 88.9") is a non-commercial radio station located in Las Vegas, Nevada. KNPR airs news/talk programming syndicated by National Public Radio (NPR). KNPR broadcasts in HD.[1]
History
KNPR signed on for the first time on March 24, 1980. Founded by Lamar Marchese,[2][3][4] the station was the first NPR member in Nevada, originally airing NPR news and classical music at 89.5 FM. In 2003, KNPR moved to 88.9 and switched to NPR news and talk. Classical music moved to a new station, KCNV at 89.7.[citation needed]
KNPR also published the magazine Desert Companion.[5]
Repeaters
- KWPR at 88.7 FM in Lund
- KLNR at 91.7 FM in Panaca
- KTPH at 91.7 FM in Tonopah
- KLKR at 89.3 FM in Elko
A sixth transmitter, KSGU at St. George, Utah, was sold to the Educational Media Foundation in 2020.
References
- ^ https://hdradio.com/stations/ HD Radio Stations
- ^ "KNPR founder trades radio for international portraiture". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ "Leaving her mark on Las Vegas' culture, arts scenes - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. 26 March 2007.
- ^ "KNPR – Las Vegas, Nevada – Case Study". The Harwood Institute.
- ^ "Desert Companion".
External links
- Official Website
- Facility details for Facility ID KNPR ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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- Facility details for Facility ID KLKR ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID KLNR ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID KTPH ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID KWPR ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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