Broadcast area Fairbanks, Alaska ERP 38,000 watts Frequency 89.9 MHz Area Fairbanks | Translator(s) see below HAAT 506 meters City of license Fairbanks Branding My Station In Life | |
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Slogan Connecting Alaska to the World and the World to Alaska First air date October 2, 1962 (at 104.7) Format Public broadcasting, Classical music, Talk radio Owner University of Alaska system Affiliations NPR, Public Radio International, American Public Media, BBC World Service | ||
KUAC is a non-commercial FM radio station in Fairbanks, Alaska, broadcasting at 89.9 MHz. The station is operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks. It debuted on October 2, 1962, originally at 104.7 MHz, as Alaska's first non-commercial radio station, and second FM station (after KNIK in Anchorage).
KUAC airs public radio programming, primarily from National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media, as well as other sources, such as the Alaska Public Radio Network. In keeping with its roots, numerous multi-hour blocks of classical and jazz musics are programmed throughout the schedule, as well as programs focusing on more modern genres such as Afropop Worldwide, Beale Street Caravan, The Folk Sampler, Hearts of Space, Mountain Stage and World Cafe. The station has an extensive pool of volunteers, who produce many hours of locally originated programming per week, mostly in the evenings and on weekends.
Digital television Rebroadcast
KUAC-FM's and HD Radio sub-channels broadcast on sister station KUAC-TV on channels 9.6 through 9.8 respectively.