KDUV explained

KDUV
City:Visalia, California
Area:Visalia-Tulare / Fresno / Bakersfield
Branding:Spirit 88.9 & 100.1 in Bakersfield
Airdate:February 1, 1991
Frequency:88.9 (MHz)
Translator:K261CO 100.1 (MHz) Bakersfield, California
Format:Contemporary Christian
Erp:1,000 watts
Haat:807 meters
Class:B
Facility Id:12912
Owner:Community Educational Broadcasting, Inc.
Webcast:Listen Live
Licensing Authority:FCC

KDUV (88.9 FM, "Spirit 88.9") is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian music format. Licensed to Visalia, California, United States, it serves the Visalia-Tulare, Fresno and Bakersfield areas. The station is owned by Community Educational Broadcasting, Inc.[1] The station was assigned the KDUV call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on February 1, 1991.[2] KDUV is also broadcast on K261CO on 100.1 MHz in Bakersfield, California.[3]

Up until December 26, 2010, KDUV was known by "KDUVfm" on-air. Following a month of Christmas music, the station re-branded itself as "Spirit 88.9."

Programming

The current weekday lineup includes the Brant Hansen Show in the mornings (6 AM - 10 AM PT). The show consists of music interspersed with positive stories, humor, games, and listener participation. Other station personalities include Amanda Carroll (mid-days, 10 AM - 3 PM PT), Rob Anthony (afternoons, 3 PM - 7 PM PT), a new evening show called "The Fairly Local Show" featuring Chad, Angela, and Jill(7 PM - 11 PM PT), and weekend Tim Collins (Sundays 12 PM - 4 PM PT) and Justin Paul (Sundays, 4 PM - 8 PM).

"Keep The Faith" is a mix of music, interviews and listener participation. It airs from 5 AM - 11 AM Sundays.

The Sunday morning service of a local Visalia church is also broadcast on the station. The Visalia First Assembly program runs 35–40 minutes beginning at 11 AM Sundays.

The station broadcasts talk programs in the early morning Monday - Friday: Focus on the Family (5 AM) and Family Life Today (5:30 AM).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KDUV Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  2. Web site: Call Sign History . FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  3. Web site: K261CO Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.