KFNW-FM

For the sister radio station, see Faith Radio.

KFNW-FM

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Fargo, North Dakota
Broadcast area	Fargo-Moorhead
Frequency	97.9 MHz
Branding	Life 97.9
Programming
Format	Contemporary Christian
Ownership
Owner	Northwestern College
Sister stations	Faith Radio
History
First air date	1965
Call sign meaning	Fargo NorthWestern College
Technical information
Facility ID	49772
Class	C
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	305 meters
Transmitter coordinates	47°0′36″N 97°11′42″W
Links
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	life979.com

KFNW-FM (97.9 FM) is a contemporary Christian music formatted radio station located in Fargo, North Dakota. Branded Life 97.9, the station is owned and operated by Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota.

KFNW is a non-profit radio station, receiving its funding from listener donations and Northwestern College. The station is also aired on several low-powered broadcast translators outside of its main listening area. The station's programming is also streamed on the Internet.

Its studios are located on 52nd Avenue South in Fargo, while its transmitter is located near Amenia.

History

On June 1, 2007, a fire in the antenna system used by KFNW-FM, WDAY-FM, and KRWK put all three stations off the air. KFNW-FM later resumed broadcasting from a backup transmitter site at reduced power.

Translators

Broadcast translator for KFNW-FM

Call sign	Frequency	City of license	ERP (W)	Class	FCC info
K230AS	93.9 MHz FM	Fergus Falls, Minnesota	250	D	‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› FMQ
K240CJ	95.9 MHz FM	Oakes, North Dakota	250	D	‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› FMQ
K246AM	97.1 MHz FM	Jamestown, North Dakota	250	D	‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› FMQ

External links

• Official website
• ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› KFNW in the FCC FM station database
• KFNW in Nielsen Audio's FM station database