KNPR

KNPR
City Las Vegas, Nevada
Branding News 88.9
Slogan "Nevada Public Radio"
Frequency 88.9 (MHz)(also on HD Radio)
First air date March 24, 1980 (on 89.5 FM, moved to 88.9 FM in 2003)
Format News/Talk (Public Radio)
ERP 22,000 watts
HAAT 1,190 meters
Class C
Callsign meaning K Nevada Public Radio
Affiliations National Public Radio
American Public Media
Public Radio International
BBC World Service
Owner Nevada Public Radio
Sister stations KCNV, KVNV
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.knpr.org

KNPR (88.9 FM, "News 88.9") is a non-commercial radio station located in Las Vegas, Nevada. KNPR airs news/talk programming syndicated by National Public Radio (NPR).

KNPR signed on for the first time on March 24, 1980. It was the first NPR member in Nevada, originally airing NPR news and classical music at 89.5 FM. In 2003, KNPR moved to 88.9 and switched to NPR news and talk. Classical music moved to a new station, KCNV at 89.7.

KNPR broadcasts in HD.[1]

KNPR published the magazine Desert Companion.

Repeaters

References

  1. ↑ http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=38 HD Radio Guide for Las Vegas

Coordinates: 35°57′55″N 115°30′02″W / 35.9652°N 115.5005°W / 35.9652; -115.5005


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