KVNV (FM)

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

Simulcasts KNPR, Las Vegas
Sun Valley, Nevada[1] United States
Broadcast area	Reno, Nevada
Frequency	89.1 MHz (HD Radio) [1]
Programming
Language(s)	Spanish English
Format	News/Talk (Public Radio)
Ownership
Owner	Nevada Public Radio
Sister stations	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 ID	172600
Class	C2
ERP	790 watts
HAAT	863 meters (2,831 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	39°45′36.6″N 119°28′3.6″W
Translator(s)	See § Simulcasting stations
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	knpr.org

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]}

Simulcasting stations

Programming from KVNV has one direct translator, located in Carson City. Until 2019, it was also simulcast on the second HD Radio channels of Nevada Public Radio's other stations.^[8]

Call sign	Frequency	City of license	FID	FCC info
K263BL	100.5 FM	Carson City, Nevada	147869	LMS

References

1. "KVNV-FM 89.1 MHz station information". Retrieved October 9, 2017.
2. "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.
8. "Stations (Coverage Maps)". Retrieved October 9, 2017.

External links

• Facility details for Facility ID 172600 (KVNV) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• KVNV in Nielsen Audio's FM station database