KVRU-LP Feature Story

[RF101]

Below is a story about Seattle's KVRU-LP 105.7 . They better invest in some engineering as they'll need to change frequencies soon. They're co-channel to KJET Union which will soon undergo a major power increase. There are not too many open LPFM frequencies around Seattle. (Any suggestions?)

South Seattle Radio Station KVRU 105.7 Has New, Community-Based Owners

South Seattle's KVRU 105.7 FM is now under the ownership of Media for Informed Communities, led by Crystal Fincher and Monisha Harrell. The new leadership aims to enhance the station's community focus, continuing its legacy of diverse programming. The station plans to expand coverage to include...

southseattleemerald.org

 

[Bongwater]

95.3 MHz, it was KDXB-LP, They were pretty minimalist. Just 3 watts from Capitol Hill and aired an All Dead Air format until a few years ago. Silence. Might have heard a wind chime, crickets and the wind in the tree branches. But not much else on KDXB.

I don't know if KRKO gets bonus King County coverage without KDXB in the way.

But that's the only potential Seattle frequency left.

 

[RF101]

Good thinking on KDXB-LP. The data set feeding the LPFM Channel Finder may now be out of date. 92.9 also came up during the run-through. Any LPFM antenna would have to be on a high tower spot to clear the 400/600 kHz separation rule for second- / third-adjacent interference.