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KBRW once carried AT40, as early a s1979. |
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Earl Finkler, a longtime station staffer, became known beyond Barrow as an interviewer and commentator. His commentaries were aired on multiple public radio networks, and also appeared in the ''[[Arctic Sounder]]'' newspaper. He remains well known for his association with KBRW even after retiring to his home state of [[Wisconsin]]. |
Earl Finkler, a longtime station staffer, became known beyond Barrow as an interviewer and commentator. His commentaries were aired on multiple public radio networks, and also appeared in the ''[[Arctic Sounder]]'' newspaper. He remains well known for his association with KBRW even after retiring to his home state of [[Wisconsin]]. |
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As early as 1979, KBRW was the northermost affiliate of the weekly chart show, ''[[American Top 40]]'' with [[Casey Kasem]], which is no longer heard on KBRW.<ref>''American Top 40 with Casey Kasem: The 1970s'', by Pete Battistini (p.273). Bloomington, Indiana: Author House, 2004.</ref> |
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| Broadcast area | Alaska Bush |
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| Frequency | 680 KHz |
| Branding | KBRW-AM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Silakkuagvik Communications |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.kbrw.org |
KBRW-AM is a non-commercial radio station in Barrow, Alaska, broadcasting on 680 kHz AM with 10,000 watts of power from a non-directional antenna. The station airs public radio programming from the National Public Radio and Native Voice One networks. KBRW also airs some locally originated programming, as well as native affairs, popular music and religious programs.
Licensee Silakkuagvik Communications also operates KBRW-FM at 91.9 FM, which airs a different programming schedule from this station.
The KBRW-AM broadcast stream on the Internet (www.kbrw.org and www.kbrwradio.org) is believed to be the northernmost source for broadcast streaming audio on Earth.
Earl Finkler, a longtime station staffer, became known beyond Barrow as an interviewer and commentator. His commentaries were aired on multiple public radio networks, and also appeared in the Arctic Sounder newspaper. He remains well known for his association with KBRW even after retiring to his home state of Wisconsin.
As early as 1979, KBRW was the northermost affiliate of the weekly chart show, American Top 40 with Casey Kasem, which is no longer heard on KBRW.[1]
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K201AG | 88.1 FM | Nuiqsut, Alaska | 200 | D | ||
| K201AH | 88.1 FM | Kaktovik, Alaska | 39 | D | ||
| K201AV | 88.1 FM | Point Lay, Alaska | 48 | D | ||
| K268AA | 101.5 FM | Point Hope, Alaska | 17 | D | ||
| K268AB | 101.5 FM | Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | 18 | D |
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID KBRW ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
71°15′24″N 156°31′32″W / 71.25667°N 156.52556°W
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- ^ American Top 40 with Casey Kasem: The 1970s, by Pete Battistini (p.273). Bloomington, Indiana: Author House, 2004.