KLBM
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KLBM is a radio station
in La Grande, Oregon
broadcasting on a frequency
of 1450 kHz. KLBM is simulcast with KBKR
in Baker City, Oregon
. It is owned by Pacific Empire Radio Corporation.
All five stations owned and operated by Pacific Empire Radio Corporation share a radio studio building in La Grande, Oregon
, located at 2510 Cove Ave.
KLBM also had an FM station, originally known as KFMT, which it purchased in the late 1970s, changing the call letters to KLBM-FM.
For much of its history, KLBM-AM 1450 followed an adult contemporary music format and was affiliated with the ABC radio network. As the only station in La Grande for many years, KLBM offered a wide variety of local programming: "Man on the Street" interviews, live remotes during special events, and coverage of La Grande High School and Eastern Oregon University
sports. KLBM was also a longtime member of the University of Oregon
and Oregon State University
football radio networks, and of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Portland Trail Blazers
radio network.
In 2010 under new program director Shain Bolland, the station decided to add sports back into its programming by adding the Johnny Ballgame Show, a two time award winning daily sports talk program formerly in Moscow, Idaho hosted by John Mallory. In addition to the Johnny Ballgame Show, KLBM signed contracts to broadcast Oregon State University football, Boise State University Football and Portland Trail Blazers basketball (NBA).
KLBM is well known for its program, Tradio, a live call-in program in which callers can buy/sell/trade items to each other within the community.
A fallout shelter behind the station at its current location once boasted the resources (food, water and propane-fired electrical generators) to run the AM station remotely on reduced power with a staff of two for 14 days.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
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...
broadcasting on a frequency
Frequency
Frequency is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit time. It is also referred to as temporal frequency.The period is the duration of one cycle in a repeating event, so the period is the reciprocal of the frequency...
of 1450 kHz. KLBM is simulcast with KBKR
KBKR
KBKR is a radio station licensed to serve Baker City, Oregon, USA. The station is owned by the Pacific Empire Radio Corporation....
in Baker City, Oregon
Baker City, Oregon
Baker City is a city in and the county seat of Baker County, Oregon, United States. It was named after Edward D. Baker. The population was 9,828 at the 2010 census.-History:...
. It is owned by Pacific Empire Radio Corporation.
All five stations owned and operated by Pacific Empire Radio Corporation share a radio studio building 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...
, located at 2510 Cove Ave.
History
KLBM (K "L"and of "B"lue "M"ountains) was founded in 1938 and originally was located on U.S. 30 just outside La Grande's east city limit. Later, the station moved its studios and offices to the Sacajawea Hotel in downtown La Grande. Prior to demolition of the hotel in June 1970, KLBM moved to its current headquarters at 2510 Cove Ave.KLBM also had an FM station, originally known as KFMT, which it purchased in the late 1970s, changing the call letters to KLBM-FM.
For much of its history, KLBM-AM 1450 followed an adult contemporary music format and was affiliated with the ABC radio network. As the only station in La Grande for many years, KLBM offered a wide variety of local programming: "Man on the Street" interviews, live remotes during special events, and coverage of La Grande High School and 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...
sports. KLBM was also a longtime member of the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
and Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
football radio networks, and of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
radio network.
In 2010 under new program director Shain Bolland, the station decided to add sports back into its programming by adding the Johnny Ballgame Show, a two time award winning daily sports talk program formerly in Moscow, Idaho hosted by John Mallory. In addition to the Johnny Ballgame Show, KLBM signed contracts to broadcast Oregon State University football, Boise State University Football and Portland Trail Blazers basketball (NBA).
KLBM is well known for its program, Tradio, a live call-in program in which callers can buy/sell/trade items to each other within the community.
A fallout shelter behind the station at its current location once boasted the resources (food, water and propane-fired electrical generators) to run the AM station remotely on reduced power with a staff of two for 14 days.