KPPV

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KPPV
KPPV logo.png
CityPrescott Valley, Arizona
Broadcast areaPrescott, Arizona
Frequency106.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingThe Mix 106.7 FM
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
SubchannelsHD2: 94.7 Jack FM (Adult hits)
HD3: Juan 107 (Spanish CHR)
Ownership
OwnerArizona's Hometown Radio Group
(Prescott Valley Broadcasting Co. Inc.)
KDDL, KPKR, KQNA, KUGO
History
First air date
September 1, 1985 (as KIHX-FM)[1]
Former call signs
KIHX-FM (1985–1994)[2]
Technical information
Facility ID53414
ClassC2
ERP3,700 watts
HAAT493 meters (1,617 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
34°29′25″N 112°32′0″W / 34.49028°N 112.53333°W / 34.49028; -112.53333Coordinates: 34°29′25″N 112°32′0″W / 34.49028°N 112.53333°W / 34.49028; -112.53333
Translator(s)See § Translators
Repeater(s)106.7 KPPV-FM2 (Prescott Valley)
Links
WebcastListen live
HD2: Listen live
HD3: Listen live
Websitekppv.com
jackfmarizona.com (HD2)
juan107.com (HD3)

KPPV (106.7 FM, "The Mix 106.7 FM") is an American radio station licensed to serve Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States. It began broadcasting on September 1, 1985 from the studio at Robert Road and Jacque Drive. The station is owned by Sanford and Terry Cohen d/b/a Arizona's Hometown Radio Group and licensed to Prescott Valley Broadcasting Co. Inc.[1][3] Its coverage area spans the Prescott/Prescott Valley/Chino Valley/Dewey-Humboldt Quad Cities area. KPPV is also heard via licensed FM booster on 106.7 in Cottonwood and Clarkdale, Arizona and via FM Translator on 100.7 in Flagstaff, AZ. KPPV developed the first solar powered FM transmitter site atop Glassford Hill in 1986. KPPV received commendations from the Small Business Administration as Innovative Advocates of the year for 1987 and special recognition by the US Secretary of Energy. In 1992, it was granted permission to upgrade to Class C2 at 50,000 watts ERP and moved to Mt. Francis SW of Prescott. KPPV won the National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Award for outstanding community service in 1988. It airs an adult contemporary music format.[4]


KPPV-HD 2 broadcasts JACK FM and by translator on 94.7 serving the Prescott Quad Cities and Cottonwood.

KPPV-HD 3 broadcasts JUAN FM (Spanish Format) and by translator on 107.1 serving the Prescott Quad Cities and Cottonwood.

KPPV is a member of the Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Cottonwood-Verde Valley and Flagstaff Chambers of Commerce as well as a member of the Prescott Downtown Partnership.[citation needed]

The station was assigned the "KPPV" call sign by the Federal Communications Commission on October 7, 1994.[2]

Translators[]

Broadcast translators of KPPV
Call sign Frequency
(MHz)		 City of license ERP
(W)		 Class FCC info
K254CB 98.7 Prescott, Arizona 250 D FCC FM Query
K264BD 100.7 Flagstaff, Arizona 10 D FCC FM Query
K287BZ 105.3 Cottonwood, Arizona 10 D FCC FM Query
KPPV-FM2 106.7 Prescott Valley, Arizona 100 D FCC FM Query
Broadcast translators of KPPV-HD2
Call sign Frequency
(MHz)		 City of license ERP
(W)		 Class FCC info
K234CF 94.7 Prescott, Arizona 250 D FCC FM Query
Broadcast translators of KPPV-HD3
Call sign Frequency
(MHz)		 City of license ERP
(W)		 Class FCC info
K296GN 107.1 Prescott Valley, Arizona 250 D FCC FM Query

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Celebrating 20 Years of Chamber Membership: Arizona's Hometown Radio Group" (PDF). Prescott Business Pages. 2008-05-01. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2008-06-06.
  2. ^ a b "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  3. ^ "Arizona's Hometown Radio Group promotes new vice presidents". The Daily Courier. 2008-04-20. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2008-06-06.
  4. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01.

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