KBRW (AM)
Licensee Silakkuagvik Communications, Inc. also operates KBRW-FM at 91.9 FM, which airs a different programming schedule from this station.
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The KBRW broadcast stream on the Internet (www.kbrw.org and www.kbrwradio.org) is believed to be the northernmost source for broadcast streaming audio on Earth.
Earl Finkler, a longtime station staffer, became known beyond Barrow as an interviewer and commentator. His commentaries were aired on multiple public radio networks, and also appeared in the Arctic Sounder newspaper. He remains well known for his association with KBRW even after retiring to his home state of Wisconsin.
As early as January 1979, KBRW was the northernmost affiliate of the weekly chart show, American Top 40 with Casey Kasem, which is no longer heard on KBRW. KBRW's format is a variety of public radio, public and native affairs, religious programming, and popular music.
Translators
Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
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K201AG | 88.1 FM | Nuiqsut, Alaska | 200 | D | FMQ |
K201AH | 88.1 FM | Kaktovik, Alaska | 39 horizontal | D | FMQ |
K201AV | 88.1 FM | Point Lay, Alaska | 48 horizontal | D | FMQ |
K268AA | 101.5 FM | Point Hope, Alaska | 17 horizontal | D | FMQ |
K268AB | 101.5 FM | Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | 18 horizontal | D | FMQ |
History
The station began broadcasting in December 22, 1975 on 680 AM with 1,000 watts. Smaller FM signals were added in 1988. The AM signal was upgraded to 10,000 watts in 1996. Shortly after the upgrade, a fire took the station off the air for several weeks. Thanks to the FM transmitters, broadcasting continued near the villages, while a new transmitter was installed to serve the outlying areas.