KCNV

KCNV (89.7 MHz) is a listener-supported public FM radio station broadcasting a Classical music format. Licensed to Las Vegas, Nevada, the station is owned by Nevada Public Radio and features programming from American Public Media, National Public Radio and Public Radio International.[2] KCNV airs nationally syndicated shows in the evening and on weekends, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. The NPR program From the Top, showcases young classical musicians. Pipedreams features organ music. And Sunday Baroque, which originates from WSHU-FM in Connecticut, features music composed in and around the Baroque Era.

KCNV
CityLas Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast areaLas Vegas area
Frequency89.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingClassical 89.7
Programming
FormatClassical music (Public Radio)
AffiliationsAmerican Public Media, National Public Radio, Public Radio International
Ownership
OwnerNevada Public Radio
History
First air date
1973
Technical information
Facility ID48348
ClassC2
ERP550 watts[1]
HAAT1,122 meters (3,681 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
35°57′57″N 115°30′3″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websiteclassical897.org

KCNV has an effective radiated power of 550 watts.[3] KCNV's signal in the Las Vegas Valley is substantially weaker than that of its sister station 88.9 KNPR, which broadcasts at 22,000 watts. KCNV's transmitter is near Potosi Mountain, off Potosi Mountain Road, amid the towers for other Las Vegas FM and TV stations in Clark County.[4]

Translators

In addition to the main station, KCNV is relayed by these translators to widen its broadcast area. KNPR and all but one of its repeaters (all except KVNV in Reno) also simulcast KCNV on their second digital channels.

Call signFrequency
(MHz)		City of licenseERP
(W)		ClassFCC info
K201BF88.1Scotty's Junction, Nevada110DFCC
K207CY89.3Round Mountain, Nevada9DFCC
K208BB89.5Laughlin, Nevada135DFCC
K296AI107.1China Lake, California22DFCC

See also

Radio Reception, Nevada Public Radio

References
  1. "FM Query Results, KCNV". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  2. "KCNV Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "FM Query Results". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  4. Radio-Locator.com/KCNV


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