KCFC
| Broadcast area | Boulder-Longmont |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1490 kHz |
| Branding | CPR News |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public radio |
| Affiliations | Colorado Public Radio, NPR |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Public Broadcasting Of Colorado |
| History | |
First air date | February 15, 1947 |
Former call signs | KBOL (1947-1994) KBKS (1994-1995) KBVI (1995-1999) KWAB (1999-2001) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 70405 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 290 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°57′53″N 105°14′07″W / 39.96472°N 105.23528°W |
| Translator(s) | 106.3 K292GW (Boulder) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | OGG Vorbis Stream |
| Website | cpr.org |
KCFC (1490 AM) is a radio station licensed to Boulder, Colorado. The station is owned by Colorado Public Radio (CPR), and airs CPR's "Colorado News" network, originating from KCFR-FM in Denver, Colorado.
The station signed on in 1947 as KBOL.[1] Herb Hollister was President, and Russ Shaffer was vice president and general manager. Shaffer acquired majority interest in the station in 1953. Russ Shaffer's son Rusty became General Manager in the mid-70s and would become sole owner by 1985.[2]
Programming
KCFR-FM and KCFC broadcast programming from National Public Radio (including Morning Edition and All Things Considered), American Public Media (including A Prairie Home Companion & its successor, Live From Here), and Public Radio International (including This American Life and The World), as well as an original daily interview show called Colorado Matters.
References
- ^ "Neighboring Town News". The Louisville Times. February 27, 1947.
- ^ Denver Radio: 80 Years of Change http://broadcastpioneersofcolorado.com/denver-radio.html
External links
- FCC History Cards for KCFC
- cpr.org
- Facility details for Facility ID KCFC ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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