KCFR-FM (90.1

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) is a radio station in Denver, Colorado, which is owned and operated by

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and simulcast to several AM and FM stations throughout the state. The signals from some of these stations also extend into eastern Utah and southern Wyoming. Some of KCFR-FM's programming is heard on KPRE 89.9 FM in

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, which also carries programming from classical music station

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, also located in Denver. On July 9, 2008, CPR moved the KCFR-FM news-talk programming in Denver to 90.1 FM. The KVOD classical programming that was broadcast on that frequency moved to the newly acquired 88.1 FM signal.

Programming

KCFR-FM, KVOQ and

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broadcast programming from National Public Radio (including ''

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'' and ''

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''), as well as an original daily interview show called
Colorado Matters
'.

HD broadcasting

KCFR broadcasts in HD. HD1 is a simulcast of the analog (traditional) signal, and HD2 is a

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format.

History

KCFR ("Colorado Free Radio") was owned by the

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, between 1970 and 1983, on 90.1 FM.Colorado Public Radio History
/ref> In 1984, the station was transferred to a community board of directors which eventually formed Colorado Public Radio. It has always been an NPR affiliate, having signed on as a charter member of the network. In September 2000, CPR acquired the intellectual properties of then- AM classical station

. In March 2001, KVOD replaced KCFR at 90.1 FM and KCFR was moved to 1340 AM. On July 9, 2008, KCFR-FM moved back to 90.1 FM, with KVOD moving to the newly acquired 88.1 FM frequency.

References

External links

FCC history cards for KCFR-FM KCFR 1970 First Broadcasts and studio/transmitter photos
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