KVOD
| Broadcast area | Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.1 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classical |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KCFR-FM, KVOQ | |
| History | |
Former call signs | KFDN (2002-2008) |
Call sign meaning | Klassical voice of Denver |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 83535 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 1,200 watts CP:2,100 watts |
| HAAT | 321 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°40′18.0″N 105°13′5.0″W / 39.671667°N 105.218056°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | cpr.org |
KVOD (88.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classical music format. Licensed to Lakewood, Colorado, USA, it serves the Denver area. The station is currently owned by Public Broadcasting Of Colorado. Its programming is broadcast on other stations around Colorado including KCFP (91.9 FM) in Pueblo, Colorado, KPRU (103.3 FM) in Delta, Colorado (serves the Grand Junction and Montrose areas), and KVOV (90.5 FM) in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Some of KVOD's programing is heard on KPRE 89.9 FM which also carries programing from KCFR-FM.
On July 9, 2008, CPR moved the KVOD classical programming in Denver to the newly acquired 88.1 FM signal. The switch moved CPR's classical music service to a significantly less powerful signal, effectively reducing the station's coverage to the greater Denver area[1] and rendering it unreceivable to many of its former listeners.[2] Denver area 90.1 became the new home of KCFR's news/talk programming, previously found on 1340 AM. [3]
As of 2014, KVOD has a construction permit to upgrade its power to 2.1kw,[citation needed] which would expand and improve signal coverage in the Denver area.
History
KVOD was originally a commercial radio station, marketing as the voice of classical music for the Denver Metro area on 99.5 FM from 1969 to |1995. In 1995, the station moved to 92.5 FM following the sale of the 99.5 frequency to Tribune Broadcasting who launched a classic rock station at that frequency.
In May 1999, the station was acquired by AMFM Inc. (formerly Chancellor Media Corporation). The new owners announced a format switch to Jammin' Oldies, and moved the KVOD call sign and classical music format to 1280 AM. Eventually, the station at 1280 AM and its extensive music library were acquired by Colorado Public Radio. The call sign and classical format were moved to 90.1 FM in 2001,[3] then to 88.1 FM in 2008.
Translators
The station's signal is relayed by the following translator stations.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K260AL | 99.9 FM FM | Arvada, Colorado | 250 watts | FMQ |
| K273AE | 102.5 FM FM | Cortez, Colorado | 79 watts | FMQ |
| K204DZ | 88.7 FM FM | Dove Creek, Colorado | 100 watts | FMQ |
| K206BE | 89.1 FM FM | Gunnison, Colorado | 50 watts | FMQ |
References
- ^ KVOD 88.1-FM Coverage Area on July 9th, 2008 [1]
- ^ For some, public radio switch means loss of signal: 2 letters [2], Denver Post, July 18, 2008
- ^ Michael Roberts, The Missing Linc: Who on earth would want to work at the News these days? Bernie Lincicome, for one.", Denver Westword, October 12, 2000
External links
- Official KVOD website
- Official Colorado Public Radio website
- KVOD in the FCC FM station database
- KVOD in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Jammin' Oldies Classics Arrive At Denver's KVOD-FM! From: Business Wire 5/24/1999