KUAC (FM)

KUAC

Broadcast area	Fairbanks, Alaska
Frequency	89.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	KUAC 89.9 FM
Programming
Format	Public Radio, News/Talk, Classical
Affiliations	National Public Radio Public Radio International American Public Media Classical 24 XPoNential Radio BBC World Service
Ownership
Owner	University of Alaska
Sister stations	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 ID	85347
Class	C
ERP	38,000 watts
HAAT	506 meters (1,660 ft)
Translator(s)	see below
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	KUAC Webstream
Website	kuac.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.