KNMI (FM)
 | |
| Broadcast area | Four Corners area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.9 MHz |
| Branding | Vertical Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Christian |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Educational Media Foundation |
| History | |
First air date | March 6, 1980 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 47890 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 27,000 watts (vertical) |
| HAAT | 202 meters (663 feet) |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°40′16″N 108°13′54″W / 36.67111°N 108.23167°W |
KNMI (88.9 FM, "Vertical Radio") is a non-commercial radio station licensed to the community of Farmington, New Mexico, United States. The station is owned by Educational Media Foundation.
KNMI broadcasts a Contemporary Christian music format to the Four Corners area.[1] It was the first Christian radio station in the Four Corners area.[2]
History[edit]
This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on August 3, 1979.[3] The new station was assigned the call letters KNMI by the FCC on August 3, 1979.[4] KNMI began regular broadcasting on March 6, 1980,[5] and received its license to cover from the FCC on October 6, 1980.[6]
On April 16, 2021, Navajo Ministries filed to sell KNMI and its dependent translators to the Educational Media Foundation for $225,000.[7] The sale was consummated on May 27, 2021.
Translators[edit]
In addition to the main station, KNMI is relayed by an additional two broadcast translators to widen its coverage area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K269HG | 101.7 FM | Cortez, etc., Colorado | 7 | D | FMQ |
| K215AX | 90.9 FM | Pagosa Springs, Colorado | 38 | D | FMQ |
References[edit]
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01.
- ^ "About Us - History". Vertical Radio.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BPED-19780825AL)". FCC Media Bureau. August 3, 1979.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ "KNMI Radio celebrates 24 years". Farmington Daily Times. April 27, 2004.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BLED-19800225AU)". FCC Media Bureau. October 6, 1980.
- ^ "Assignment". Federal Communications Commission. April 16, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
External links[edit]
- Navajo Ministries
- KNMI in the FCC FM station database
- KNMI in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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