KDOV (FM)
KDOV is a non-commercial radio station in Medford, Oregon, broadcasting to the Medford-Ashland, Oregon area on 91.7 FM. KDOV airs Christian contemporary music and religious programming. It is owned by United Christian Broadcasters, through licensee UCB USA, Inc.
| City | Medford, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Medford-Ashland, Oregon |
| Frequency | 91.7 MHz |
| Branding | The Dove |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Contemporary/ Religious |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | United Christian Broadcasters (UCB USA, Inc.) |
| History | |
First air date | August 16, 1958 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 17460 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 26,000 watts |
| HAAT | -111 meters |
| Translator(s) | (see article) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thedove.us |
| City | Port Orford, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Port Orford-Bandon, Oregon |
| Frequency | 91.9 MHz |
| Branding | The Dove |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Contemporary/ Religious |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | United Christian Broadcasters (UCB USA, Inc.) |
| History | |
First air date | November 2011 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 173276 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 2,000 watts |
| HAAT | 244 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thedove.us |
| City | Coos Bay, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Coos Bay, Oregon |
| Frequency | 89.5 MHz |
| Branding | The Dove |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Contemporary/ Religious |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | United Christian Broadcasters (UCB USA, Inc.) |
| History | |
First air date | September 2012 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 176687 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 55 watts |
| HAAT | 148 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thedove.us |
| City | Brookings, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Brookings, Oregon |
| Frequency | 91.5 MHz |
| Branding | The Dove |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Contemporary/ Religious |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | United Christian Broadcasters (UCB USA, Inc.) |
| History | |
First air date | May 9, 2013 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 172931 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 430 watts |
| HAAT | 347 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thedove.us |
KDOV has a sister television station, KDSO-LD.
Programming
In addition to music blocks supervised by music director and on-air talent Jerry Bilden, theDove Radio airs segments from various Christian ministers such as Dr. Charles Stanley, the late Charles Colson, the late Dr. James Kennedy and others. They also broadcast live local church services from Parkview Christian Center in Grants Pass. Flagship programs for theDove include Mornings on theDove and Focus Today (simulcast with the TV station), both hosted by station president Perry Atkinson. There also local news updates with news director Steve Johnson and on-air talent Steve Best.
Local sports coverage
KDOV also serves as the flagship radio station for Cascade Christian High School varsity football and boys basketball with sports director Jim McCoy and talent Mark McLemore providing play-by-play. It debuted Cascade Christian baseball on May 29, 2012, with the OSAA Class 3A Playoff game against Bandon/Pacific and also carried the state championship game versus Santiam Christian just days later.
On-Air Talent
- Perry Atkinson - Host, Mornings on theDove, Focus Today, Afternoons on theDove
- Polina Yemelyanova - Co-Host, Mornings on theDove
- Jerry Bilden - Music Director / On-Air Talent
- Steve Johnson - News Director / Co-Host, Mornings on theDove
- Steve Best - On-Air Talent
- Jim McCoy - Play-By-Play Commentator for Cascade Christian High School football and boys basketball (radio only)
- Ashley Carrasco - News Anchor, Mornings on theDove
Board of directors
- Perry Atkinson, President
- Dallas Rhoden, Vice President
- Jason Atkinson, Secretary / Treasurer
- Hal Short, Chairman of the Board
- Mark Portrait, Director
- Ted Darnell, Director
Translators
KDOV rebroadcasts on KDPO 91.9 in Port Orford, Oregon, KDCB 89.5 in Coos Bay, Oregon, KDOB 91.5 in Brookings, Oregon and on the following translators:
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K201DI | 88.1 | Grants Pass, Oregon | 23 | D | FCC |
| K221ED | 92.1 | Medford, Oregon | 65 | D | FCC |
| K272FM | 102.3 | Azalea, Oregon | 10 | D | FCC |
| K293AB | 106.5 | Cave Junction, Oregon | 10 | D | FCC |
| K293AU | 106.5 | Yreka, California | 10 | D | FCC |
| K300BE | 107.9 | Ashland, Oregon | 250 | D | FCC |
See also
- Focus On The Family
- Moody Radio (In The Market with Janet Parshall)
External links
- KDOV in the FCC's FM station database
- KDOV on Radio-Locator
- KDOV in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KDPO in the FCC's FM station database
- KDPO on Radio-Locator
- KDPO in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KDCB in the FCC's FM station database
- KDCB on Radio-Locator
- KDCB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KDOB in the FCC's FM station database
- KDOB on Radio-Locator
- KDOB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database