KRFC

KRFC
Broadcast areaNorth Central Colorado
Frequency88.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingKRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins
Programming
FormatCommunity radio
Ownership
OwnerPublic Radio for The Front Range
History
First air date
March 1, 2003
Call sign meaning
Radio Fort Collins
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID82804
ClassC2
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT54 meters (177 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°34′53″N 104°54′20″W / 40.58139°N 104.90556°W / 40.58139; -104.90556
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekrfcfm.org

KRFC (88.9 FM) is a community-based radio station in Fort Collins, Colorado. The station is owned and operated by Public Radio for the Front Range. The station's programming includes music of numerous genres, played by volunteer DJs. Some news, information and syndicated shows are on the schedule as well. Although similar in funding strategies to a traditional public radio station, KRFC is not a member of any of the major networks such as NPR or Pacifica.

KRFC has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts, with a signal extending from the Wyoming border to the suburbs of Denver.[2] The transmitter is on Weld County Route 80 near Route 17 in Severance, Colorado.[3]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KRFC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ InsideRadio.com "News Bites" May 12, 2022
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KRFC