KVCU

"Radio 1190" redirects here. For other stations on 1190 kHz, see 1190 AM.
KVCU
Broadcast areaDenver, Colorado Boulder, Colorado
Frequency1190 kHz
BrandingRadio 1190
Programming
FormatFreeform
Ownership
OwnerThe University of Colorado Foundation, Inc.
History
First air date
November 1, 1973; 50 years ago (1973-11-01) (as KADE)
Former call signs
  • KADE (1974–1985)
  • KBCO (1985–1994, 1994–1998)
  • KBLD (June 1994)
Call sign meaning
The Voice of CU
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID48965
ClassD
Power6,800 watts day
5,000 watts critical hours
110 watts night
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Website1190.radio

KVCU (1190 AM), branded Radio 1190, is a college radio station affiliated with the University of Colorado Boulder. Operated by CU since 1998, the station broadcasts from studios in the basement of the University Memorial Center on the CU campus.[2]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KVCU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Fantz, Christy (October 29, 2008). "A decade from the depths - CU's Radio 1190 turns 10 next week". The Daily Camera.