KCHU
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| Broadcast area | Chugach Census Area, Copper River Census Area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 91.3 MHz |
| Branding | KCHU |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public Radio |
| Affiliations | NPR, Public Radio International |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Terminal Radio, Inc. |
| KXKM, KXGA | |
| History | |
First air date | August 2, 1986 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 65232 |
| Class | A (Clear channel) |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
| Repeaters | 88.1 MHz, 88.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | KCHU website |
KCHU (91.3 FM) is a non-commercial radio station in Valdez, Alaska, United States. Through its main transmitter, two full-service FM stations, and four translators, the station covers an area the size of the state of Ohio, but with a population just over 10,000.[2][3]
Overview
[edit | edit source]KCHU airs a range of public radio programming from the National Public Radio and Public Radio International networks, including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, The World, Democracy Now, Fresh Air, American Routes, Beale Street, and World Cafe. It also broadcasts local and state news and public affairs programs, as well as music programs hosted by community volunteers.[2]
KCHU broadcast at 770 AM for nearly 40 years. In 2025, after experiencing ground erosion that threatened its main tower, the station moved to 91.3 FM with the installation of a new tower and transmitter.[4] KCHU is repeated on KXKM 89.7 FM in McCarthy and KXGA 90.5 FM in Glennallen. It is also relayed by four low-power translators to widen its broadcasting area.[2][3]
Original KCHU, 1975-77
[edit | edit source]The KCHU callsign was assigned earlier to a community radio station licensed to Dallas, Texas in the mid-late 1970s. The station was started by Dennis Gross and Lorenzo Milam, who had previously worked together at a pioneer community station, KDNA, in St. Louis. KCHU signed on at 90.9 FM on September 1, 1975, broadcasting an eclectic mix of music and public affairs programs. Beleaguered by debt and political infighting, the station signed off exactly two years later.[5][6]
KCHU Television
[edit | edit source]The KCHU call letters were originally used on a television station licensed to San Bernardino, in Southern California, which operated on channel 18 from March 6, 1962, until June 25, 1964.[7]
Stations
[edit | edit source]In addition to its main frequency, KCHU broadcasts on the following repeater and translator stations:
Full-power repeater stations
[edit | edit source]| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KXGA | 90.5 FM FM | Glennallen, Alaska | 65235 | 3,200 | 229 m (751 ft) | C3 | LMS |
| KXKM | 89.7 FM FM | McCarthy, Alaska | 65236 | 180 | −378 m (−1,240 ft) | A | LMS |
Translator stations
[edit | edit source]| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K201BI | 88.1 FM | Cordova, Alaska | 65233 | 23 | D | LMS |
| K201CH | 88.1 FM | Chenega Bay, Alaska | 65234 | 21 | D | LMS |
| K201CL | 88.1 FM | Tatitlek, Alaska | 65237 | 23 | D | LMS |
| K202BT | 88.3 FM | Whittier, Alaska | 65231 | 50 | D | LMS |
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Facility details for Facility ID 65232 (KCHU) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KCHU in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 65235 (KXGA) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KXGA in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 65236 (KXKM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KXKM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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