KVNF (90.9 FM), is a National Public Radio-affiliated community radio station in Paonia, Colorado. It features locally hosted music programming, independently produced public radio programs, local news and interviews, as well as National Public Radio programming. KVNF serves Western Colorado via two stations with full-power licenses (KVNF 90.9 FM and KVMT 89.1 FM) and four translators. All transmitters carry the same programming and are needed to cover KVNF's large and mountainous listening area.

KVNF and KVMT
Frequencies
Programming
FormatPublic radio
AffiliationsNational Public Radio, Pacifica Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerNorth Fork Valley Public Radio, Inc.
Technical information[1][2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID
  • KVNF: 49221
  • KVMT: 85576
Class
  • KVNF: A
  • KVMT: C1
ERP
  • KVNF: 2,600 watts
  • KVMT: 8,000 watts
HAAT
  • KVNF: -22 meters
  • KVMT: 482 meters
Transmitter coordinates
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteKVNF website

As of early 2025, KVNF received 20% of its funding from the federal government via the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.[3]

Broadcast translators for KVNF and KVMT
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATTransmitter coordinatesFCC info
K204BR 88.7 FMLake City, Colorado4922651238 m (781 ft)37°59′40.9″N 107°19′17.2″W / 37.994694°N 107.321444°W / 37.994694; -107.321444LMS
K211BH 90.1 FMOuray, Colorado4922452−764 m (−2,507 ft)38°0′56.9″N 107°40′1.2″W / 38.015806°N 107.667000°W / 38.015806; -107.667000LMS
K205BA 88.9 FMRidgway, Colorado492251631 m (102 ft)38°11′10.9″N 107°46′32.2″W / 38.186361°N 107.775611°W / 38.186361; -107.775611LMS
K256AD 99.1 FMPalisade, Colorado4922910891.5 m (2,925 ft)39°3′13.9″N 108°15′15.2″W / 39.053861°N 108.254222°W / 39.053861; -108.254222LMS

See also

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References

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  1. "Facility Technical Data for KVNF". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for KVMT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "Public radio stations in Colorado prepare to lose millions of dollars in federal funding - CBS Colorado". CBC News Colorado. July 17, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
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