KUAC (FM)

KUAC
Broadcast areaFairbanks, Alaska
Frequency89.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingKUAC 89.9 FM
Programming
FormatPublic Radio, News/Talk, Classical
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerUniversity of Alaska
KUAC-TV
History
First air date
October 1, 1962 (at 104.9 FM)
Former frequencies
104.9 MHz (1962–1968)
104.7 MHz (1968–1998)[1]
Call sign meaning
University of Alaska College
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID85347
ClassC
ERP38,000 watts
HAAT506 meters (1,660 ft)
Translator(s)see below
Links
Public license information
WebcastKUAC Webstream
Websitekuac.org

KUAC is a non-commercial FM radio station in Fairbanks, Alaska, broadcasting at 89.9 MHz. The station is operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks. It debuted on October 2, 1962, originally at 104.9 MHz, as Alaska's first non-commercial radio station and second FM station (after KNIK in Anchorage).

KUAC airs public radio programming, primarily from National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media, as well as other sources, such as the Alaska Public Radio Network. In keeping with its roots, numerous multi-hour blocks of classical and jazz musics are programmed throughout the schedule, as well as programs focusing on more modern genres such as Afropop Worldwide, Beale Street Caravan, Hearts of Space, Mountain Stage and World Cafe. The station has an extensive pool of volunteers, who produce many hours of locally originated programming per week, mostly in the evenings and on weekends.

  1. ^ Mitchell, Elaine B., ed. (1973). Alaska Blue Book (First ed.). Juneau: Alaska Department of Education, Division of State Libraries. p. 135.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KUAC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.