Summary
KDOV is a non-commercial radio station in Medford, Oregon, broadcasting to the Medford-Ashland, Oregon area on 91.7 FM. KDOV airs Christian contemporary music and religious programming. It is owned by United Christian Broadcasters, through licensee UCB USA, Inc.
| Broadcast area | Medford-Ashland, Oregon |
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| Frequency | 91.7 MHz |
| Branding | The Dove |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Contemporary/ Religious |
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| History | |
First air date | August 16, 1958 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 17460 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 26,000 watts |
| HAAT | -111 meters |
| Translator(s) | (see article) |
| Links | |
Public license information |
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| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thedove.us |
| Broadcast area | Port Orford-Bandon, Oregon |
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| Frequency | 91.9 MHz |
| Branding | The Dove |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Contemporary/ Religious |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | November 2011 |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 173276 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 2,000 watts |
| HAAT | 244 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°51′53″N 124°26′54″W / 42.86472°N 124.44833°W [3] |
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Public license information |
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| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thedove.us |
| Broadcast area | Coos Bay, Oregon |
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| Frequency | 89.5 MHz |
| Branding | The Dove |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Contemporary/ Religious |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | September 2012 |
| Technical information[4] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 176687 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 55 watts |
| HAAT | 148 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information |
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| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thedove.us |
| Broadcast area | Brookings, Oregon |
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| Frequency | 91.5 MHz |
| Branding | The Dove |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Contemporary/ Religious |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | May 9, 2013 |
| Technical information[5] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 172931 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 430 watts |
| HAAT | 347 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information |
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| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thedove.us |
| Broadcast area | Terrebonne/Bend, Oregon |
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| Frequency | 94.9 MHz |
| Branding | The Dove |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Contemporary/ Religious |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | November 9, 2015 |
| Technical information[6] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 190435 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2.4 Kilowatts |
| HAAT | 582 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information |
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| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thedove.us |
KDOV has a sister television station, KDSO-LD.
Programming edit
In addition to music blocks supervised by music director and on-air talent Jerry Bilden, TheDove Radio airs segments from various Christian ministers such as Dr. Charles Stanley, the late Charles Colson, the late Dr. James Kennedy and others. They also broadcast live local church services from Parkview Christian Center in Grants Pass. Flagship programs for TheDove include Mornings on TheDove and Focus Today (simulcast with the TV station and KCMX Radio), both hosted by station president Perry Atkinson. There also local news updates with news director Steve Johnson and news reporter Ashley Carrasco.
Local sports coverage edit
KDOV also serves as the flagship radio station for Cascade Christian High School varsity football and boys basketball with sports director Jim McCoy and talent Mark McLemore providing play-by-play. It debuted Cascade Christian baseball on May 29, 2012, with the OSAA Class 3A Playoff game against Bandon/Pacific and also carried the state championship game versus Santiam Christian just days later.
On-Air Talent edit
- Perry Atkinson - Host, Mornings on TheDove, Focus Today, Afternoons on TheDove
- Polina (Yemelyanova) Leiser - Co-Host / Executive Producer, Mornings on TheDove
- Jerry Bilden - Music Director / On-Air Talent
- Steve Johnson - News Director / Co-Host, Mornings on TheDove
- Ashley Carrasco - News Anchor / Reporter, Mornings on TheDove (formerly on KTVL)
Former On-Air edit
- Steve Best - On-Air Talent
- Leon Hunsaker - Meteorologist (formerly of KOBI-TV and KTVL, died 2022)
- Jim McCoy - Play-By-Play Commentator for Cascade Christian High School football and boys basketball (radio only)
- Demi DeSoto - News Anchor / Reporter, Mornings on TheDove (formerly on KTVL)
Board of directors edit
- Perry Atkinson, President
- Dallas Rhoden, Vice President
- Jason Atkinson, Secretary / Treasurer
- Hal Short, Chairman of the Board
- Mark Portrait, Director
- Ted Darnell, Director
Translators edit
KDOV rebroadcasts on KDPO 91.9 in Port Orford, Oregon, KDCB 89.5 in Coos Bay, Oregon, KDOB 91.5 in Brookings, Oregon, KICE 94.9 in Terrebonne/Redmond/Bend, Oregon, and on the following translators:
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K201DI | 88.1 FM | Grants Pass, Oregon | 81579 | 23 | D | LMS |
| K221ED | 92.1 FM | Medford, Oregon | 142073 | 65 | D | LMS |
| K272FM | 102.3 FM | Azalea, Oregon | 28318 | 10 | D | LMS |
| K293AB | 106.5 FM | Cave Junction, Oregon | 28316 | 10 | D | LMS |
| K293AU | 106.5 FM | Yreka, California | 146005 | 10 | D | LMS |
| K300BE | 107.9 FM | Ashland, Oregon | 140454 | 250 | D | LMS |
See also edit
- Focus On The Family
- Moody Radio (In The Market with Janet Parshall)
References edit
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KDOV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KDPO". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Radio locator: Port Orford, Oregon". Theodric Technologies LLC. 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KDCB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KDOB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KICE". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
External links edit
- Official Website
- KDOV in the FCC FM station database
- KDOV in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KDPO in the FCC FM station database
- KDPO in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KDCB in the FCC FM station database
- KDCB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KDOB in the FCC FM station database
- KDOB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KICE in the FCC FM station database
- KICE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database