KVNV (FM)

KVNV
Simulcasts KNPR, Las Vegas
Broadcast areaReno, Nevada
Frequency89.1 MHz (HD Radio) [1]
Programming
Language(s)Spanish English
FormatNews/Talk (Public Radio)
Ownership
OwnerNevada Public Radio
KCNV, KLKR, KLNR, KNPR, KTPH, KWPR
History
First air date
October 2014[2]
Former call signs
KXNV (2012–2015)
KJIV (2015–2017)[3]
Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID172600
ClassC2
ERP790 watts
HAAT863 meters (2,831 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
39°45′36.6″N 119°28′3.6″W / 39.760167°N 119.467667°W / 39.760167; -119.467667
Translator(s)See § Simulcasting stations
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websiteknpr.org

KVNV (89.1 FM) is a non-commercial radio station near Reno, Nevada. It broadcasts a news/talk format with programming from Nevada Public Radio and National Public Radio.

KVNV began broadcasting under the callsign KXNV, branded as Radio Free Reno and was owned by Open Sky Media.[2] In 2015 its callsign was changed to KJIV and it was rebranded as The Fine 89. KVNV was acquired by Nevada Public Radio for $550,000 in November 2016;[5] the purchase was consummated on February 17, 2017. The Fine 89 changed their branding to JiveRadio and continues to operate online with content aimed for the Reno area.[6]

Subsequently broadcasting an adult album alternative format under the branding "NV-89", KVNV flipped to a full simulcast of KNPR on September 6, 2019. The change was necessitated due to funding shortfalls at Nevada Public Radio that forced the organization to lay off its Reno-based staffers. This was intended as a temporary measure until it could find a buyer for KVNV. KSGU in St. George, Utah was also put up for sale.[7] While it was able to find a buyer for KSGU, it has been unable to do so for KVNV.[citation needed]

  1. ^ a b "KVNV-FM 89.1 MHz station information". Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Reno News & Review - Air Waves". 17 December 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  3. ^ "Call Sign History". Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ^ "Nevada Public Radio expands to Reno with signal purchase". 23 November 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  6. ^ "The Fine 89 transitions to JiveRadio". Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "Important Update from NVPR Board of Directors". Nevada Public Radio. September 6, 2019.