KEOL
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KEOL is a radio station
broadcasting from Eastern Oregon University
(EOU) in La Grande, Oregon
. KEOL currently operates at 91.7 MHz, with an operating power of 100 watts.
KEOL was conceived in early 1967, when two employees of what was then known as Eastern Oregon College envisioned a campus FM radio station offering classical and jazz music -- genres not readily available on local radio at that time. A February 1967 letter between the two employees, proposing creation of such a station and applying to the Federal Communications Commission
for the necessary licenses, may be found in KEOL's public files.
KEOL was first located in the newly completed Hoke College Center, before moving to the Walter M. Pierce Library in 1976. A second move later placed KEOL in its present location, a two-story bungalow just north of the Pierce Library complex.
The station is funded by student incidental fees, fundraising activities and underwriting.
KEOL broadcasts continuously from a modern studio with state-of-the-art transmitting and production equipment. The station boasts a large music collection, which includes compact discs (CDs) and vinyl records. KEOL can also be heard via a streaming Internet audio link from the station's website.
Smooth Jazz - Every Sunday night 9 pm to 11 pm. Hosted by Dr. Monahan.
The Lowdown Showdown - Every Sunday night 11 pm to 2:00 am. Hosted by Big Skinny & company.
Clark Conceptual Show - Every Monday night 9 pm to midnight. Hosted by DJ Suspension and "Captain You".
Midnight Mixtape - Every Monday night midnight to 3:00 am. Hosted by DJ Gee, DJ Destructo, and DJ Double D's.
The Chronic Migraine - Every Tuesday night 9 pm to midnight. Hosted by DJ Roach.
Hip Hop Barbershop - Every Thursday night midnight to 3:00 am. Hosted by Cornell Westside.
Radio station
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broadcasting from Eastern Oregon University
Eastern Oregon University
Eastern Oregon University is one of seven state-funded, four-year universities of higher education in the State of Oregon and belongs to the Oregon University System...
(EOU) in La Grande, Oregon
La Grande, Oregon
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 12,327 people, 5,124 households, and 2,982 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,833.5 people per square mile . There were 5,483 housing units at an average density of 1,260.3 per square mile...
. KEOL currently operates at 91.7 MHz, with an operating power of 100 watts.
History
KEOL first took the air in September 1973 as KEOC-FM. The station originally broadcast on a frequency of 91.1 MHz, with 10 watts of power from a Gates tube-fired transmitter.KEOL was conceived in early 1967, when two employees of what was then known as Eastern Oregon College envisioned a campus FM radio station offering classical and jazz music -- genres not readily available on local radio at that time. A February 1967 letter between the two employees, proposing creation of such a station and applying to the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
for the necessary licenses, may be found in KEOL's public files.
KEOL was first located in the newly completed Hoke College Center, before moving to the Walter M. Pierce Library in 1976. A second move later placed KEOL in its present location, a two-story bungalow just north of the Pierce Library complex.
Operations
KEOL La Grande is operated by the students and faculty of Eastern Oregon University. Staff include a faculty adviser, station manager, program and music directors and assistants. Also serving KEOL are sponsorship coordinators and work study students. Occasionally, a student will be tapped to serve as news director. EOU alumni and other volunteers act as community liaisons and advisers.The station is funded by student incidental fees, fundraising activities and underwriting.
KEOL broadcasts continuously from a modern studio with state-of-the-art transmitting and production equipment. The station boasts a large music collection, which includes compact discs (CDs) and vinyl records. KEOL can also be heard via a streaming Internet audio link from the station's website.
Current Shows
Rabble Rouser Hour - Every Saturday night 6 pm to 9 pm (Pacific Time). Hosted by kid yoshida and DJ Panda.Smooth Jazz - Every Sunday night 9 pm to 11 pm. Hosted by Dr. Monahan.
The Lowdown Showdown - Every Sunday night 11 pm to 2:00 am. Hosted by Big Skinny & company.
Clark Conceptual Show - Every Monday night 9 pm to midnight. Hosted by DJ Suspension and "Captain You".
Midnight Mixtape - Every Monday night midnight to 3:00 am. Hosted by DJ Gee, DJ Destructo, and DJ Double D's.
The Chronic Migraine - Every Tuesday night 9 pm to midnight. Hosted by DJ Roach.
Hip Hop Barbershop - Every Thursday night midnight to 3:00 am. Hosted by Cornell Westside.