KFBW

KFBW
Broadcast areaPortland, Oregon
Salem, Oregon
Vancouver, Washington
Frequency105.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding105.9 The Brew
Programming
FormatMainstream rock
SubchannelsHD1: KFBW analog
HD2: Contemporary Christian (Way FM)
Ownership
Owner
KKRZ, KKCW, KLTH, KXJM, KPOJ, KEX
History
First air date
February 5, 2001 (as KBET-FM)
Former call signs
KXMX (1998–1999, CP)
KKLQ (1999–2000, CP)
KBET-FM (2000–2001)
KSTE-FM (2001–2002)
KRVO (2002–2005)
KIJZ (2005–2007)
KQOL (2007–2009)
Call sign meaning
K F BreW
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID60640
ClassC1
ERP22,500 watts
HAAT470 meters (1,540 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
45°31′21.00″N 122°44′45.00″W / 45.5225000°N 122.7458333°W / 45.5225000; -122.7458333
Translator(s)94.9 K235CU (Bethany, Oregon, relays HD2)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website1059thebrew.iheart.com

KFBW (105.9 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Vancouver, Washington, and broadcasting to the Portland metropolitan area. Owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., the station airs a mainstream rock radio format with emphasis on the late 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, branded as "105.9 The Brew". The transmitter is located in Portland's west hills and the studios are in Tigard, Oregon.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KFBW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.