KBRW (AM)

KBRW-AM

Barrow, Alaska
Broadcast area	Alaska Bush
Frequency	680 KHz
Branding	KBRW-AM
Programming
Format	Public Radio
Ownership
Owner	Silakkuagvik Communications
Technical information
Class	A
Power	10,000 watts
Links
Webcast	[1]
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 station's studios in Barrow.

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.

Translators

Broadcast translators for KBRW

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