KEDM
KEDM (90.3 FM) is the listener-supported public radio station for Monroe, West Monroe, and all or parts of eleven parishes of northeast Louisiana and four counties in southeast Arkansas. It is owned by the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
| City | Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Monroe, Louisiana |
| Frequency | 90.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 90.3 KEDM Public Radio |
| Slogan | NPR News, Classical and Jazz in the Delta |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public radio HD2: Public radio "KEDM Ideas" |
| Affiliations | National Public Radio, American Public Media |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | University of Louisiana at Monroe |
| Sister stations | KXUL |
| History | |
| First air date | 1991 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 49406 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 261 meters |
| Transmitter coordinates | 32°39′38″N 91°59′28″W |
| Links | |
| Website | kedm.org |
The station broadcasts a lineup of in-depth NPR news; classical, roots and a variety of other musical genres; and special entertainment and other programs.
History
KEDM signed on April 23, 1991. It began broadcasting in HD Radio on its 18th birthday, April 23, 2009, becoming the first station to do so in the region; its HD2 subchannel is KEDM Ideas, a 24-hour news and information subchannel.
KEDM features a regional nighttime format called The Boot. It showcases Louisiana and local artists and highlights music from the delta.
References
External links
- KEDM in the FCC's FM station database
- KEDM on Radio-Locator
- KEDM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database