KRFC

KRFC (FM 88.9) is a community-based radio station located in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. The station is owned and operated by Public Radio for the Front Range. The station's programming is, for the most part, with the exception of several syndicated shows, composed of volunteer DJs of various genres, and has a creative format. Although similar in funding strategies to a traditional public radio station, KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins is not a member of any of the major networks such as NPR or Pacifica.

KRFC
Broadcast areaFort Collins-Greeley
BrandingKRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins
SloganLive. Local. Global.
Frequency88.9 MHz
First air dateMarch 1, 2003
FormatCommunity radio
ERP10 watts horizontal
3,000 watts vertical
HAAT66 meters
ClassA
Facility ID82804
Transmitter coordinates40°34′53″N 104°54′20″W
Call sign meaningRadio Fort Collins
OwnerPublic Radio for The Front Range
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.krfcfm.org

History

Public Radio for the Front Range (PRFR) was started by a group of former DJs from KCSU-FM. DJs who were not students were forced to leave after KCSU-FM's underwriter, Colorado State University, decided to make KCSU-FM solely student-run. In September 1995, PRFR was given IRS 501(C)(3) non-profit status.

By the summer of 1996, PRFR had applied for a construction permit for 88.9 MHz, only to be challenged by several Christian broadcasting groups. In 1997, PRFR went into negotiations with Colorado Christian University to share 88.9 MHz. These negotiations failed, and in the spring of 1998, PRFR applied for 89.7 MHz. In 2000, the group applied for a frequency in the low-power jurisdiction; another Christian group applied for the same frequency, leading to delay.[1]

Finally, after successful negotiations, PRFR came into agreement with the other applicants that they would receive 88.9 MHz. The agreement was submitted to the FCC on July 7, 2002, the FCC granted PRFR a construction permit for a 3,000–watt non-commercial radio station. KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins began broadcasting on March 1, 2003.[2]

Today, KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins has grown, and in 2004, completed the construction and expansion of its studios. Its facilities include three separate studios, all of which have the ability to broadcast live. Volunteers continue to make up the majority of KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins' workforce.

See also

References
  1. Roberts, Michael (11 October 2001). "Frequency Free-for-All". Denver Westword. Retrieved 2007-03-18.
  2. "About KRFC". KRFC - Community radio for Northern Colorado. Retrieved 2007-03-18.
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