KFNW-FM
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| City | Fargo, North Dakota |
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| Broadcast area | Fargo-Moorhead |
| Branding | Life 97.9 |
| Frequency | 97.9 MHz |
| First air date | 1965 |
| Format | Contemporary Christian |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 305 meters |
| Class | C |
| Facility ID | 49772 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 47°0′36″N 97°11′42″W / 47.01000°N 97.19500°WCoordinates: 47°0′36″N 97°11′42″W / 47.01000°N 97.19500°W |
| Callsign meaning | Fargo NorthWestern College |
| Owner | Northwestern College |
| Sister stations | Faith Radio |
| 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
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | ERP W | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K230AS | 93.9 MHz | Fergus Falls, Minnesota | 250 | D | FCC |
| K240CJ | 95.9 MHz | Oakes, North Dakota | 250 | D | FCC |
| K246AM | 97.1 MHz | Jamestown, North Dakota | 250 | D | FCC |
External links
- Query the FCC's FM station database for KFNW
- Radio-Locator information on KFNW
- Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KFNW