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KCFR-FM

KCFR-FM is a noncommercial radio station licensed to Denver, Colorado, United States, owned by Colorado Public Radio and simulcast over several AM and FM stations throughout the state. The signals from some of these stations also extend into eastern Utah and southern Wyoming. Some of KCFR-FM's programming is heard on KPRE 89.9 FM in Vail, which also carries programming from classical music station KVOD, also located in Denver.

Last revised
Jul 4, 2026
Read time
≈ 2 min
Length
416 w
Citations
5
Source
KCFR-FM
Frequency90.1 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingCPR News
Programming
FormatPublic radio and talk
AffiliationsNPR
Ownership
Owner
KVOD, KVOQ
History
First air date
November 4, 1970 (1970-11-04)1
Former call signs
  • KCFR (1970–2001)
  • KVOD (2001–2008)
Call sign meaning
Colorado Free Radio
Technical information2
Licensing authority
FCC
53777
ClassC1
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT277 meters (909 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
39°43′49.08″N 105°15′1.08″W / 39.7303000°N 105.2503000°W / 39.7303000; -105.2503000
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitecpr.org

KCFR-FM (90.1 FM) is a noncommercial radio station licensed to Denver, Colorado, United States, owned by Colorado Public Radio and simulcast over several AM and FM stations throughout the state. The signals from some of these stations also extend into eastern Utah and southern Wyoming. Some of KCFR-FM's programming is heard on KPRE 89.9 FM in Vail, which also carries programming from classical music station KVOD, also located in Denver.

On July 9, 2008, CPR moved the KCFR-FM news-talk programming in Denver to 90.1 FM. The KVOD classical programming that was broadcast on that frequency moved to the newly acquired 88.1 FM signal.3 KCFR-FM broadcasts in HD Radio; the second digital subchannel simulcasts KVOD.

Programming

KCFR-FM, KVOQ and KCFC broadcast programming from National Public Radio (including Morning Edition and All Things Considered), as well as an original daily interview show called Colorado Matters.

History

KCFR ("Colorado Free Radio") was owned by the University of Denver, between 1970 and 1983, on 90.1 FM.45 In 1984, the station was transferred to a community board of directors which eventually formed Colorado Public Radio. It has always been an NPR affiliate, having signed on as a charter member of the network.

In September 2000, CPR acquired the intellectual properties of then-AM classical station KVOD. In March 2001, KVOD replaced KCFR at 90.1 FM and KCFR was moved to 1340 AM. On July 9, 2008, KCFR-FM moved back to 90.1 FM, with KVOD moving to the newly acquired 88.1 FM frequency.

References

References

  1. Hatch, Steve (November 18, 1970). "Voice in the Wilderness". Fourth Estate. Vol. 8, no. 11. University of Colorado Denver.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for KCFR-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "Colorado Public Radio - CPR Announcement 1/16/2008". Archived from the original on February 5, 2008.
  4. "Organizational History of KCFR Radio Station". Archived from the original on September 11, 2006. Retrieved January 9, 2008.
  5. "Colorado Public Radio History". Archived from the original on October 20, 2006. Retrieved January 9, 2008.
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