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KVUW
Broadcast areaElko, Nevada
Frequency102.3 MHz
BrandingSAM 102
Programming
FormatAdult hits
Ownership
OwnerAlexander Ortega
History
Former call signs
KOAS, KDMK[1]
Technical information
Facility ID84328
ClassA
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT8 meters (26 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
40°44′30″N 114°02′10″W / 40.74167°N 114.03611°W / 40.74167; -114.03611

KVUW (102.3 FM, "SAM 102") is a radio station licensed to serve West Wendover, Nevada. The station is owned by Alexander Ortega. It airs an adult hits music format.[2]

The station was assigned the KVUW call letters by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on August 14, 2001.[1]

Ownership

In April 2005, Mountain States Radio Inc. (Victor A. Michael, president) acquired KVUW as part of a two-station deal from Mt Rushmore Broadcasting Inc. (Jan C. Gray, president) for a reported sale price of $750,000.[3]

Construction permit

On December 12, 2011 the station was granted a construction permit by the FCC to increase its effective radiated power to 100,000 watts and raise its antenna to a height above average terrain of 600 meters (1970 feet). The transmitter would also be moved northwest to 41°07'19"N, 114°34'02"W. This permit expires on December 12, 2014.

References

  1. ^ a b "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  2. ^ "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  3. ^ "Deals 4/11/2005". Broadcasting & Cable. 2005-04-11.