KSPB
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| Broadcast area | Monterey County, California |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 91.9MHz |
| Branding | Radioactive Sound |
| Programming | |
| Format | Variety |
| Affiliations | BBC World Service,Commonwealth Club of California,Climate One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stevenson School |
| History | |
Call signmeaning | StevensonPebbleBeach |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 57047 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1,000watts |
| HAAT | 148.0 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°35′11″N121°55′21″W/ 36.58639°N 121.92250°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | http:// kspb.org |
KSPB(91.9FM) is aradio stationbroadcasting aVarietyformat. Licensed toPebble Beach, California,United States, the station serves the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas and Santa Cruz areas. The station is currently owned byStevenson School(formerly known as Robert Louis Stevenson School) and features programing fromPublic Radio International.[2]Operating for more than fifty years, in some form since 1966, the station plays primarily student-selected music historically known as alternative, modern, or college rock. Outside of student programming hours, the station broadcastsBBC World Servicenews programming plusClimate Onefrom theCommonwealth Club of Californiabroadcasts on weekend mornings. KSPB has listeners in five counties in California - Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Santa Clara, San Mateo - with a potential total listenership of more than 1 million. With a fan base spanning from Monterey to Santa Cruz, KSPB is one of the largesthigh school radiostations in the United States. A live Internet stream is available on the station'swebsite.Every year, KSPB also presents live broadcasts of various local sporting events.
Music and programming
[edit]At the core of KSPB is its student run programming which airs every day. Because each student disc jockey chooses the genre of music for their specific show, music programming is as diverse as the DJs, but tends to stay hip and contemporary. When student programming is not available, the station rotates broadcasting from theBBC World ServiceandClimate Oneat theCommonwealth Club of California.
Student management and academic component
[edit]The station is student-run and includes staff positions, from web master to program director. Before applying for a live show on air, each student is required to take a class to learn aboutFederal Communications Commission(FCC) regulations, and how to operate the station independently.[3]
Awards
[edit]KSPB, its faculty, and student disc jockeys have received several awards throughout the stations history. Most recently the station was recognized by theMonterey County Weeklyin its "Best of 2011 - Editor's Picks" in the category of "Best Evidence That The Kids Are Alright."[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^"Facility Technical Data for KSPB".Licensing and Management System.Federal Communications Commission.
- ^"KSPB Facility Record".United StatesFederal Communications Commission,audio division.
- ^"KSPB - About Us".KSPB.Retrieved2011-06-08.
- ^"KSPB Featured in" Best of 2011 - Editor's Picks "".Stevenson School. 2011-04-05.Retrieved2011-06-08.
- ^"Best of 2011 - Editor's Picks".Monterey County Weekly.Retrieved2011-06-08.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 57047 (KSPB)in theFCCLicensing and Management System
- KSPBinNielsen Audio's FM station database
- FCC History Cards for KSPB
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