KVUW
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| Broadcast area | Elko, Nevada |
| Frequency | 102.3 MHz |
| Branding | ROCK 102 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Alexander Ortega |
| History | |
Former call signs | KOAS, KDMK[1] |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 84328 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,000 watts |
| HAAT | 8 meters (26 feet) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°44′30″N 114°02′10″W / 40.74167°N 114.03611°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
KVUW (102.3 FM, ROCK 102") is a radio station licensed to serve West Wendover, Nevada. The station is owned by Alexander Ortega. It airs an classic rock music format.[3]
The station was assigned the KVUW call letters by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on August 14, 2001.[1]
Ownership
[edit]In April 2005, Mountain States Radio Inc. (Victor A. Michael, president) acquired KVUW as part of a two-station deal from Mt Rushmore Broadcasting Inc. (Jan C. Gray, president) for a reported sale price of $750,000.[4]
Construction permit
[edit]On December 12, 2011 the station was granted a construction permit by the FCC to increase its effective radiated power to 100,000 watts and raise its antenna to a height above average terrain of 600 meters (1970 feet). The transmitter would also be moved northwest to 41°07'19"N, 114°34'02"W. This permit expires on December 12, 2014.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KVUW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "Deals 4/11/2005". Broadcasting & Cable. April 11, 2005.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 84328 (KVUW) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KVUW in Nielsen Audio's FM station database