KNPR
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| Frequency | 88.9 (MHz)(HD Radio) |
|---|---|
| Branding | News 88.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk (Public Radio) |
| Affiliations | National Public Radio American Public Media Public Radio International BBC World Service |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Nevada Public Radio |
| KCNV, KVNV | |
| History | |
First air date | March 24, 1980 (on 89.5 FM, moved to 88.9 FM in 2003) |
Call sign meaning | K Nevada Public Radio |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 22,000 watts |
| HAAT | 1,190 meters (3,900 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.knpr.org |
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 signed on for the first time on March 24, 1980. Founded by Lamar Marchese,[1][2] 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.
KNPR published the magazine Desert Companion.
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 in 2020 to the Educational Media Foundation.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://hdradio.com/stations/ HD Radio Stations
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
- Facility details for Facility ID KWPR ({{{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 KLKR ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
35°57′55″N 115°30′02″W / 35.9652°N 115.5005°W
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