KKVM

KKVM (104.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an album adult alternative format.[1] Licensed to Vail, Colorado, United States, the station is currently owned by Gary Schwedt and James Schubert, through licensee Rocky Mountain Radio Group LLC.[2]

KKVM
CityVail, Colorado
Frequency104.7 MHz
BrandingThe Mile
Programming
FormatAlbum Adult Alternative
Ownership
OwnerGary Schwedt and James Schubert
(Rocky Mountain Radio Group LLC)
History
Former call signs
KVMT (?-1989)
KSKE (1989-1990)
KSKE-FM (1990-2009)
KBTB (2009-2011)
Technical information
Facility ID16269
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT102 meters (335 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
39°38′5″N 106°26′47″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.themile.fm

History

The station was assigned the call letters KSKE on 1989-12-21. On 1990-01-29, the station changed its call sign to KSKE-FM. On 2009-09-08, the station changed its callsign to KBTB, and on 2011-04-26 to the current KKVM.[3]

In 2011, the station call letters were changed to KKVM to reflect the new format designed and launched by Chuck Lontine of Marconi Media Ventures. Mr. Lontine also created the format, logo and design of the stations overall sound and audio imaging with the help of music programmer Jayme A. Bregman. That new sound, "The Mile" is a popular mix of soft alternative rock music. The Mile was named after the popular background ski trail "the Mile" between Vail Mountain and Minturn, Colorado by Mr. Lontine.

The station is located on Main Street in Minturn, Colorado to reflect its local roots in the Eagle County community.

The Mile is an affiliate of the syndicated Pink Floyd program "Floydian Slip."

KKVM-FM "The Mile" has been featured in The Denver Post, Denver Business Journal and Vail Daily and was recently presented two first place awards by The Colorado Broadcasters Association for excellent in news reporting by Jenny Griffin and Paul Reinertson.

References
  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Summer 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  2. "KKVM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  3. "KKVM Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-08-22.


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