KLVM (FM)
KLVM (88.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian music format. Licensed to Santa Cruz, California, United States, the station is an affiliate of the K-LOVE Christian music radio network and is owned by Educational Media Foundation. The signal covers much of California's Central Coast.
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| City | Santa Cruz, California |
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| Broadcast area | Central Coast of California |
| Frequency | 88.9 MHz |
| Branding | K-LOVE |
| Slogan | Positive & Encouraging K-LOVE |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Christian music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Educational Media Foundation |
| History | |
| First air date | 1972 (as KUSP at 89.1) |
| Former call signs | KUSP (1972-2018) |
| Former frequencies | 89.1 MHz (1972-1974) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 51718 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 1,250 watts |
| HAAT | 761 meters (2,497 ft) |
| Translator(s) | K206BQ (89.1 MHz, Hollister) K275CU (102.9 MHz, Monterey) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | K-LOVE website |
History
Pataphysical Broadcasting Foundation, Inc. started broadcasting from downtown Santa Cruz as KUSP on 89.1 MHz in 1972. In May 1974, it moved the transmitter to the much higher Mt. Toro, increased power from 10 watts to 1,250 watts ERP and changed frequency from 89.1 to 88.9 MHz.
It broadcast music, programs of local interest and many programs from NPR. On November 1, 2015, the format changed to adult album alternative, with a few news and information programs.
On August 1, 2016, KUSP ceased programming [1] and on August 12 declared bankruptcy.[2]
On December 19, 2016, Educational Media Foundation filed an application with the FCC to purchase the license for $605,000. The application was granted on February 6, 2017, and the purchase was consummated on March 16, 2017.
Educational Media Foundation resumed operation of KUSP on April 5, 2017. On April 5, 2017, it filed applications with the FCC to sell the licenses of the K207CN, K217EK and K237EV translators to California State University, Monterey Bay (owner of KAZU) for $5,000. The applications were consummated on June 30, 2017 and July 7, 2017.
On April 21, 2017, KUSP was granted a Federal Communications Commission construction permit to move the transmitter site of translator K206BQ .708 miles to Fremont Peak and decrease the effective radiated power from 200 watts to 150 watts. The station changed its call sign to KLVM on January 22, 2018.
HD Radio
KLVM broadcasts 1 HD subchannel on 88.9 HD2 airing the K-Love Classics format.
References
- KUSP Ceases Programing While Continuing to Find Buyer RadioInsight - August 1, 2016
- KUSP.org Files for Bankruptcy
External links
- KLVM in the FCC's FM station database
- KLVM on Radio-Locator
- KLVM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database