KSKO-FM
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| Broadcast area | Alaska Bush |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.5 MHz |
| Branding | KSKO |
| Programming | |
| Format | Variety (radio) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Kuskokwin Public Broadcasting Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | July 1, 1981 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 198148 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 90 watts |
| HAAT | -25 meters |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
KSKO-FM is a non-commercial radio station in McGrath, Alaska, broadcasting on 89.5 FM. KSKO is rebroadcast on Class D FM repeaters full time in Grayling, Shageluk, Holy Cross, Nikolai, and Anvik. For part of the day, KSKO is also rebroadcast on KZPA 900 in Fort Yukon and KRFF 89.1 in Fairbanks; KSKO also rebroadcasts a midday show from KRFF.[1][2] Two new "repeaters" were built in the summer and fall of 2021, KSKC Crooked Creek and KSKP Sleetmute which added 200 people to KSKO's "population served" count for a total of about 1,200 on owned and operated repeaters/signals across a stretch of 200 miles or so along the west central interior.[3]
The station began broadcasting on July 1, 1981, initially on a frequency of 870 kHz on the AM dial. Station owners Kuskokwin Public Broadcasting Corporation switched from AM to FM in 2015. This switch was made after the AM, which was generator powered 24/7 south of the village, became too costly to operate at over $6 a gallon of generator fuel.[3] KSKO-FM 89.5 is on city commercial power at the studio and the repeaters are located at schools, which are on their villages’ commercial power.
KSKO celebrated its 40th anniversary on July 1, 2021.
KSKO holds the annual "Back to Bluegrass" music festival in McGrath, which is held in June or July featuring local and regional musicians. The event is a fundraiser for KSKO.[4][5][6]
Repeaters[edit]
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | Power (W) | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMGS | 89.5 FM | Anvik, Alaska | 189897 | — | 270 | 57 m (187 ft) | D |
| KSKC | 89.5 FM | Crooked Creek, Alaska | 198150 | — | 90 | −137 m (−449 ft) | D |
| KLOP | 91.5 FM | Holy Cross, Alaska | 189898 | — | 50 | −9 m (−30 ft) | D |
| KRFF[a] | 89.1 FM | Fairbanks, Alaska | 173890 | — | 10,000 | 474 m (1,555 ft) | C1 |
| KZPA[a] | 900 AM | Fort Yukon, Alaska | 25701 | 5,000 | — | — | B |
| KGYA | 90.5 FM | Grayling, Alaska | 190173 | — | 50 | −71 m (−233 ft) | D |
| KNIB | 89.5 FM | Nikolai, Alaska | 198149 | — | 90 | 9 m (30 ft) | D |
| KNKO | 88.5 FM | Shageluk, Alaska | 189899 | — | 50 | −9 m (−30 ft) | D |
| KSKP | 89.5 FM | Sleetmute, Alaska | 198151 | — | 90 | −58 m (−190 ft) | D |
Notes:
References[edit]
- ^ "programming2". www.krff891.com. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ "KSKO Schedule" (PDF). Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "KSKO 89.5 fm| About Us". kskopublicradio. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ "Here are the Alaska fairs and festivals returning in summer 2021". Anchorage Daily News. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Here's your guide to Alaska's summer festivals in 2019". Anchorage Daily News. 2019-05-30. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Here's your Alaska summer 2017 festival guide". Anchorage Daily News. 2017-05-18. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
External links[edit]
- KSKO in the FCC FM station database
- KSKO in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KGYA in the FCC FM station database
- KGYA in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KNKO in the FCC FM station database
- KNKO in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KLOP in the FCC FM station database
- KLOP in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KMGS in the FCC FM station database
- KMGS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KZPA in the FCC AM station database
- KZPA in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
62°55′57″N 155°31′7″W / 62.93250°N 155.51861°W
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