CSN International
| Type | Radio network |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Headquarters | Twin Falls, Idaho |
| Branding | CSN |
| Ownership | |
| Effect Radio | |
| History | |
| Launch date | April 26, 1995[1] |
| Coverage | |
| Availability | Worldwide |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www |
Christian Satellite Network (CSN) International is a Christian radio network based in Twin Falls, Idaho. KAWZ, 89.9 MHz, in Twin Falls is the uplink station, feeding 340 broadcast translators nationwide and 40 full-power radio stations[2] across the United States, including Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands.[3] CSN is a non-profit organization and operates non-profit stations.
History
KAWZ began broadcasting in April 1988, with Pastor Mike Kestler as its founder.[4][5][6] The network began broadcasting Christian radio over satellite on April 26, 1995, from KAWZ in Twin Falls.[1] The first satellite-fed translator to begin receiving the network from KAWZ was in Yucca Valley, California, and within six months the network had dozens of translators.[1][4] It was originally known as the Calvary Satellite Network.[4]
In 2007, an agreement was reached between the Twin Falls, Idaho based network and parties associated with Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa where the Twin Falls, Idaho based network kept most of its stations, but could no longer use Calvary Chapel branding.[7][8] Most of the stations received by the parties associated with Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa were sold the following year to form the Calvary Radio Network.[9]
Board members
Board members of CSN the (Christian Satellite Network) and its parent company, Christian Broadcasting of Idaho, are Pastor Mike Kestler and Ariel Kestler. Kestler is pastor of The River Christian Fellowship, a nondenominational megachurch in Twin Falls.[10]
Programming
CSN International airs a variety of Christian talk and teaching programs, such as: A New Beginning with Greg Laurie, Jay Sekulow Live, Family Talk with James Dobson, Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers, Thru the Bible with Dr. J. Vernon McGee, Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, and Turning Point with David Jeremiah.[11] CSN International also airs a variety of Christian contemporary music.[12]
Stations
CSN international is heard on 41 full-powered radio stations in the United States.[3]
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | State | Power W |
ERP W |
Height m (ft) |
Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNGW | 88.9 FM | Juneau | Alaska | 125 | −128 m (−420 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| KOGJ | 88.1 FM | Kenai | Alaska | 1,100 | 104 m (341 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| KVIR | 89.9 FM | Bullhead City | Arizona | 18,000 | 699.5 m (2,295 ft) | C0 | Template:FMQ | |
| KVJC | 91.9 FM | Globe | Arizona | 660 | 1,035 m (3,396 ft) | C2 | Template:FMQ | |
| KGSF | 88.7 FM | Huntsville | Arkansas | 5,000 | 181.5 m (595 ft) | C3 | Template:FMQ | |
| KJCU | 89.9 FM | Fort Bragg | California | 130 | 106 m (348 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| WUJC | 91.1 FM | St. Marks | Florida | 74,000 | 138.7 m (455 ft) | C1 | Template:FMQ | |
| KIPA | 1060 AM | Hilo | Hawaii | 5,000 | B | Template:AMQ | ||
| KHJC | 88.9 FM | Lihue | Hawaii | 2,000 | 109.9 m (361 ft) | C3 | Template:FMQ | |
| KAWS | 89.1 FM | Marsing | Idaho | 8,750 | 668 m (2,192 ft) | C1 | Template:FMQ | |
| KMHI | 1240 AM | Mountain Home | Idaho | 1,000 | C | Template:AMQ | ||
| KAWZ | 89.9 FM | Twin Falls | Idaho | 100,000 | 302 m (991 ft) | C0 | Template:FMQ | |
| KIMW | 105.5 FM | Heflin | Louisiana | 6,000 | 83.3 m (273 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| WGWS | 88.1 FM | St. Mary's City | Maryland | 1,100 | 53 m (174 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| WSMA | 90.5 FM | Scituate | Massachusetts | 7,700 | 150 m (490 ft) | B1 | Template:FMQ | |
| WWUN-FM | 101.5 FM | Friars Point | Mississippi | 14,000 | 120.4 m (395 ft) | C3 | Template:FMQ | |
| KLWL | 88.1 FM | Chillicothe | Missouri | 800 | 103 m (338 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| KTBJ | 89.3 FM | Festus | Missouri | 25,000 | 113 m (371 ft) | B | Template:FMQ | |
| KJFT | 90.3 FM | Arlee | Montana | 400 | 581 m (1,906 ft) | C3 | Template:FMQ | |
| KGFJ | 88.1 FM | Belt | Montana | 730 | 597.3 m (1,960 ft) | C2 | Template:FMQ | |
| KNMA | 88.1 FM | Tularosa | New Mexico | 7,000 | 579.2 m (1,900 ft) | C1 | Template:FMQ | |
| WSFW | 1110 AM | Seneca Falls | New York | 1,000 day only | D | Template:AMQ | ||
| WIFF | 90.1 FM | Windsor | New York | 100 | 209 m (686 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| WWYC | 1560 AM | Toledo | Ohio | 1,500 day 920 critical hours 3 night |
D | Template:AMQ | ||
| KJCC | 89.5 FM | Carnegie | Oklahoma | 23,500 | 118.8 m (390 ft) | C2 | Template:FMQ | |
| KDJC | 88.1 FM | Baker | Oregon | 775 | 551.8 m (1,810 ft) | C2 | Template:FMQ | |
| KJCH | 90.9 FM | Coos Bay | Oregon | 3,500 | 445.8 m (1,463 ft) | C2 | Template:FMQ | |
| KQDL | 89.1 FM | Hines | Oregon | 300 | 266.6 m (875 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| KGNR | 91.9 FM | John Day | Oregon | 1,500 | −33 m (−108 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| KPIJ | 88.5 FM | Junction City | Oregon | 550 | 705.2 m (2,314 ft) | C2 | Template:FMQ | |
| KKJA | 89.9 FM | Redmond | Oregon | 1,500 | 672.9 m (2,208 ft) | C2 | Template:FMQ | |
| KWRC | 90.9 FM | Hermosa | South Dakota | 400 | 386.8 m (1,269 ft) | C3 | Template:FMQ | |
| KBJF | 90.5 FM | Nephi | Utah | 75,000 | 657.4 m (2,157 ft) | C | Template:FMQ | |
| WCBX | 900 AM | Bassett | Virginia | 1,000 day 180 night |
D | Template:AMQ | ||
| WKTR | 840 AM | Earlysville | Virginia | 8,200 day only | D | Template:AMQ | ||
| WKQY | 100.1 FM | Tazewell | Virginia | 4,200 | 119 m (390 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| KJCF | 89.3 FM | Asotin | Washington | 175 | −100 m (−330 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| KTJC | 91.1 FM | Kelso | Washington | 8,000 | 189 m (620 ft) | C2 | Template:FMQ | |
| KWYC | 90.3 FM | Cheyenne | Wyoming | 20,500 | 129.7 m (426 ft) | C2 | Template:FMQ | |
| KLWD | 91.9 FM | Gillette | Wyoming | 1,000 | 97 m (318 ft) | A | Template:FMQ | |
| KWCF | 89.3 FM | Sheridan | Wyoming | 850 | 292.2 m (959 ft) | C3 | Template:FMQ |
Translators
CSN International is relayed by many additional translators nationwide.
References
- ^ a b c About CSN Archived 2013-11-01 at the Wayback Machine CSN Radio. Accessed October 30, 2013
- ^ Radio-locator.com page on KAWZ
- ^ a b "Stations", CSN Radio. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ a b c Burke, David. "Christian radio network eyes Decatur - On the Air", Herald & Review November 10, 1995. p. C5.
- ^ Weeks, Andrew. "Twin Falls Church-owned Radio Station Reaches Millions of Listeners", Times-News. October 20, 2012. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ The Broadcasting Yearbook 1990, Broadcasting, 1990. p. B-93. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ Engle, Erika. "Legal settlement changes Hawaii station ownership", Honolulu Star-Bulletin. August 30, 2007. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "Settlement and Mutual General Release Agreement". August 2007. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ About The River Christian Fellowship
- ^ CSN Program Schedule CSN Radio. Accessed October 30, 2013
- ^ Music Playlogs CSN Radio. Accessed October 30, 2013
External links
- CSN International
- CSN webcast
- To Every Man An Answer
- The River Christian Fellowship - home of CSN International
- KEFX Christian rock "sister" station to CSN International
