KFNW-FM
For the sister radio station, see Faith Radio.
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| City | Fargo, North Dakota |
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| Broadcast area | Fargo-Moorhead |
| Branding | Life 97.9 |
| Frequency | 97.9 MHz |
| First air date | 1965 |
| Format | Contemporary Christian |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 305 meters |
| Class | C |
| Facility ID | 49772 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 47°0′36″N 97°11′42″W / 47.01000°N 97.19500°WCoordinates: 47°0′36″N 97°11′42″W / 47.01000°N 97.19500°W |
| Callsign meaning | Fargo NorthWestern College |
| Owner | Northwestern College |
| Sister stations | Faith Radio |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | life979.com |
KFNW-FM (97.9 FM) is a contemporary Christian music formatted radio station located in Fargo, North Dakota. Branded Life 97.9, the station is owned and operated by Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota.
KFNW is a non-profit radio station, receiving its funding from listener donations and Northwestern College. The station is also aired on several low-powered broadcast translators outside of its main listening area. The station's programming is also streamed on the Internet.
History
On June 1, 2007, a fire in the antenna system used by KFNW-FM, WDAY-FM, and KRWK put all three stations off the air. KFNW-FM later resumed broadcasting from a backup transmitter site at reduced power.
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | ERP W | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K230AS | 93.9 MHz | Fergus Falls, Minnesota | 250 | D | FCC |
| K240CJ | 95.9 MHz | Oakes, North Dakota | 250 | D | FCC |
| K246AM | 97.1 MHz | Jamestown, North Dakota | 250 | D | FCC |
External links
- Official website
- Query the FCC's FM station database for KFNW
- Radio-Locator information on KFNW
- Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KFNW
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