| Humpy Peak | |
|---|---|
 Humpy Peak in 2007. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,875 ft (3,315 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 9,800 feet (2,987 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 40°52′12″N111°00′01″W / 40.870054097°N 111.000366967°W /40.870054097; -111.000366967[1] |
| Geography | |
  Humpy Peak Location in Utah | |
| Location | Summit County,Utah, U.S. |
| Parent range | Uinta Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike or private road. |
Humpy Peak is a peak located in theUinta Mountain Range in northern Utah. It is approximately 27.56 miles (44 km) south ofEvanston, Wyoming and 21.29 miles (34 km) east ofCoalville, Utah. The summit has an elevation of 10,875 feet (3,315 m).[2]
Telecommunications andradio broadcasting occupy the mountains summit. It has a single tower near the summit that broadcasts a variety of signals to the surrounding area. The Utah Communications Agency Network (UCAN) operates a transmitter at the location.[3] TheUnited States Forest Service also operates a transmitter on the mountain.[4]
The followingFM radio stations broadcast their main signals from the tower located on Humpy Peak. Three new stations haveconstruction permits to move to the mountain. Several other FM stations may also be pending moves to the peak.[5]
| Call sign | Frequency | Format |
|---|---|---|
| KZNS-FM | 97.5 | Sports |
| KYMV | 100.7 | Adult hits |
| KNAH | 101.5 | Classic country |
| KDUT | 102.3 | Regional Mexican |
| KLO-FM | 103.1 | Classic alternative rock |
| KNIV | 104.7 | Regional Mexican |
| KBMG | 106.3 | Spanish Contemporary |
| KEGH | 107.1 | Regional Mexican |
| KUMT | 107.9 | Talk |
FM stations use Humpy Peak as a transmitter location primarily because of a terrain shadow of nearbySalt Lake City. This allows the stations to drop onto 2nd adjacent frequencies in Salt Lake City, without interfering with other stations in the main market area. All of the stations listed above usebooster signals that are synchronized with the main station. These fill in the gaps that the main signal otherwise wouldn't cover well. For example, KLO-FM has six boosters to cover the Salt Lake metro area, which is behind theWasatch Mountain Range from the main transmitter.[7] Stations like this are generally known as "rimshots."
Humpy Peak is located on the northwestern flank of the Uinta Mountain range in centralSummit County. Geology of the peak is common with Uinta Mountain range as well. The peak is accessible via a road on private property, that begins atUtah State Route 150. The peak is 12.74 miles (21 km) from theMirror Lake recreation site. Because of its height, and the terrain shadow the Wasatch Range provides, Humpy was likely chosen because signals from the peak cover a significant distance, well intoWyoming. This providesEvanston and surrounding communities in southwestern Wyoming with more radio stations. Stations on the peak often can be received as far northeast as Green River, Wyoming.[8]