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| Broadcast area | Central Coast of California |
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| Frequency | 88.9MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | K-LOVE |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Christian music |
| Subchannels | HD2: K-Love Eras HD3:Radio Nueva Vida HD4:KAMB simulcast |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Educational Media Foundation |
| History | |
First air date | 1972 (as KUSP at 89.1) |
Former call signs | KUSP (1972–2018) |
Former frequencies | 89.1 MHz (1972–1974) |
Call sign meaning | "K-Love Monterey" |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 51718 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 1,250watts |
| HAAT | 761 meters (2,497 ft) |
| Translators | 89.1 K206BQ (Hollister) HD3: 93.5 K228FD (Monterey) HD4: 96.3 K242AT (Salinas, Etc.) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live (HD2) |
| Website | klove.com nuevavida.com (HD3) |
KLVM (88.9MHz) is anFMradio station broadcasting aContemporary Christian musicformat. Licensed toSanta Cruz, California,United States, the station is an affiliate of theK-LOVEChristian musicradio network and is owned byEducational Media Foundation. The signal covers much of California's Central Coast.
David Freedman[2] andLorenzo Milam startedKUSP, asPataphysical Broadcasting Foundation, Inc. on 89.1 MHz in 1972, broadcasting from downtownSanta Cruz. In May 1974, it moved the transmitter to the much higher Mt. Toro, increased power from 10 watts to 1,250 wattsERP and changedfrequency from 89.1 to 88.9 MHz.[3][4][5][6][7]
It broadcast music, and programs of local interest and later added programs fromNPR.[2] On November 1, 2015, the format changed to anadult album alternative, with a few news and information programs.[8][9][10][11]
On August 1, 2016, KUSP ceased programming[12] and on August 12 declared bankruptcy.[13]
On December 19, 2016, the Educational Media Foundation filed an application with theFCC to purchase the license for $605,000. The application was granted on February 6, 2017, and the purchase was consummated on March 16, 2017.
Educational Media Foundation resumed the operation of KUSP on April 5, 2017. On April 5, 2017, it filed applications with theFCC to sell the licenses of the K207CN, K217EK and K237EV translators toCalifornia State University, Monterey Bay (owner ofKAZU) for $5,000. The applications were consummated on June 30, 2017, and July 7, 2017.
On April 21, 2017, KUSP was granted aFederal Communications Commissionconstruction permit to move the transmitter site of translator K206BQ .708 miles toFremont Peak and decrease theeffective radiated power from 200 watts to 150 watts. The station changed its call sign to KLVM on January 22, 2018. KLVM broadcasts 1 HD subchannel on 88.9 HD2 airing theK-Love Classics format.
A proposal would have the local public station joining forces with Los Angeles powerhouseKCRW
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