KVOD
Encyclopedia
KVOD is a radio station
broadcasting a classical music
format. Licensed to Lakewood, Colorado
, USA, it serves the Denver area. The station is currently owned by Public Broadcasting Of Colorado
. Its programming is broadcast on other stations around Colorado including KCFP
(91.9 FM) in Pueblo, Colorado
, KPRU
(103.3 FM) in Delta, Colorado
(serves the Grand Junction and Montrose areas), and KVOV
(90.5 FM) in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
. Some of KVOD's programing is heard on KPRE
89.9 FM which also carries programing from KCFR-FM.
On July 9, 2008, CPR moved the KVOD classical programming in Denver to the newly-acquired 88.1 FM signal. 90.1 became the new home of KCFR
's news/talk programming, previously found on 1340 AM. http://www.cpr.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=246
from 1969
to 1995
. In 1995, the station moved to 92.5 FM
following the sale of the 99.5 frequency to Tribune Broadcasting who launched a classic rock station at that frequency.
In May 1999
, the station was acquired by AMFM Inc. (formerly Chancellor Media Corporation).
The new owners announced a format switch to Jammin' Oldies
, and moved the KVOD call sign and classical music format to 1280 AM
. Eventually, the station at 1280 AM and its extensive music library were acquired by Colorado Public Radio
. The call sign and classical format were moved to 90.1 FM in 2001, then to 88.1 FM in 2008.
.
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...
broadcasting a classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
format. Licensed to Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood is a Home Rule Municipality that is the most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Lakewood is the fifth most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 172nd most populous city in the United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that in April 1, 2010...
, USA, it serves the Denver area. The station is currently owned by Public Broadcasting Of Colorado
Colorado Public Radio
Colorado Public Radio is a public radio state network based in Denver, Colorado with transmitters throughout Colorado. CPR consists of three services: News & Information, Classical Music and the recently-launched "Open Air", which consists of adult album alternative music.-History:The first...
. Its programming is broadcast on other stations around Colorado including KCFP
KCFP
KCFP is a radio station licensed to Pueblo, Colorado. The station is owned by Colorado Public Radio , and airs CPR's "Classical Music" network, originating from KVOD in Denver, Colorado.-External links:*...
(91.9 FM) in Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. The population was 106,595 in 2010 census, making it the 246th most populous city in the United States....
, KPRU
KPRU
KPRU is a radio station licensed to Delta, Colorado. The station is owned by Colorado Public Radio , and airs CPR's "Classical Music" network, originating from KVOD in Denver, Colorado.-External links:*...
(103.3 FM) in Delta, Colorado
Delta, Colorado
The City of Delta is the county seat and the most populous city of Delta County, Colorado, United States. The population was 8,915 at the 2010 census...
(serves the Grand Junction and Montrose areas), and KVOV
KVOV
KVOV is a radio station licensed to Carbondale, Colorado. The station is owned by Colorado Public Radio , and airs CPR's "Classical Music" network, originating from KVOD in Denver, Colorado.-Translators:...
(90.5 FM) in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
The City of Glenwood Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Garfield County, Colorado, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimated that the city population was 8,564 in 2005...
. Some of KVOD's programing is heard on KPRE
KPRE
KPRE is a radio station licensed to Vail, Colorado. The station is owned by Colorado Public Radio , and airs a mix of CPR's "Classical Music" and "In-Depth News" networks.-External links:*...
89.9 FM which also carries programing from KCFR-FM.
On July 9, 2008, CPR moved the KVOD classical programming in Denver to the newly-acquired 88.1 FM signal. 90.1 became the new home of KCFR
KVOQ
KVOQ is a radio station licensed to Denver, Colorado. The station is owned by Colorado Public Radio , and recently launched the "Open Air" service, which consists of adult album alternative music.-External links:*...
's news/talk programming, previously found on 1340 AM. http://www.cpr.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=246
History
KVOD was originally a commercial radio station, marketing as the voice of classical music for the Denver Metro area on 99.5 FMKQMT
KQMT is a Album Rock/Classic rock station serving the Denver area and is owned by Entercom Communications Corp.-History:In 1969 the station signed on as KVOD with a classical music format....
from 1969
1969 in radio
Significant events in radio broadcasting in the year 1969 included the debuts of two documentaries on rock and roll.-Events:*21–23 February: The History of Rock and Roll, a comprehensive 48-part documentary, debuts on KHJ in Los Angeles...
to 1995
1995 in radio
The year 1995 saw a number of significant events in radio broadcasting.-Events:* January 1- KAEV in Lake Arrowhead, California changes to KCXX with an alternative rock format.* April - KJJO in Minneapolis, Minnesota flips to smooth jazz as KMJZ....
. In 1995, the station moved to 92.5 FM
KWLI
KWOF is a commercial radio station located in Denver, transmitting from Broomfield, Colorado, broadcasting to the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area on 92.5 FM. KWOF airs a country music format branded as "The Wolf"...
following the sale of the 99.5 frequency to Tribune Broadcasting who launched a classic rock station at that frequency.
In May 1999
1999 in radio
The year 1999 in radio involved some significant events.-Events:*January 1 - 102.1 The Zone stopped played at 6AM and 102.1 FM played a stunt of waves and announcement voice over of our newest radio station....
, the station was acquired by AMFM Inc. (formerly Chancellor Media Corporation).
The new owners announced a format switch to Jammin' Oldies
Rhythmic oldies
Rhythmic Oldies is a radio format that concentrates on the rhythmic, disco or dance genres of music. Playlists may span from the 1970s through the early 1990s...
, and moved the KVOD call sign and classical music format to 1280 AM
KBNO (AM)
KBNO is a radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Denver, Colorado, USA, it serves the Denver-Boulder area. The station is currently owned by Latino Communications, LLC.-History:...
. Eventually, the station at 1280 AM and its extensive music library were acquired by Colorado Public Radio
Colorado Public Radio
Colorado Public Radio is a public radio state network based in Denver, Colorado with transmitters throughout Colorado. CPR consists of three services: News & Information, Classical Music and the recently-launched "Open Air", which consists of adult album alternative music.-History:The first...
. The call sign and classical format were moved to 90.1 FM in 2001, then to 88.1 FM in 2008.
Translators
The station's signal is relayed by the following translator stationsBroadcast relay station
A broadcast relay station, relay transmitter, broadcast translator , rebroadcaster , or repeater is a broadcast transmitter which relays, repeats, or reflects the signal of another radio station or television station, usually to an area not covered by the signal of the originating station...
.