K270BW
K270BW (branded as Boost Radio) is a commercial-free Christian-oriented Rhythmic Christian contemporary hit radio radio station serving the Greater St. Louis, located in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri, operates at 101.9 MHz. It is transmitted with an effective radiated power of 250 W. Its transmitter is located in St. Louis, while the studio is located in Des Peres, Missouri and serves as the translator of sister outlet KLJY, where it can be heard on their HD radio sub channel. The station is also rebroadcast on the primary analog signals of KPVR and KHZR. The station was launched on March 24, 2014, with a unique presentation that is designed to serve young listeners using hit music with positive lyrics and messages.[1]
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| City | Bellefontaine, Missouri |
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| Broadcast area | Greater St. Louis |
| Frequency | 101.9 MHz |
| Branding | BOOST RADIO |
| Slogan | "Pop, Hip Hop. Hope." |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian contemporary hit radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Educational Media Foundation |
| Operator | Gateway Creative Broadcasting, Inc. |
| KPVR KHZR KLJY | |
| History | |
First air date | March 24, 2014 |
| Technical information | |
| Class | D |
| ERP | 250 watts |
| HAAT | 196.9 meters (646 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 38°34′24″N 90°19′30″W |
| Repeater(s) | 99.1 MHz (KLJY) HD2 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | Boost 95.5 |
On January 4, 2021, Gateway Creative Broadcasting acquired the 95.5 FM Signal in St. Louis and changed call letters to KXBS, to match the forthcoming "Boost Radio" branding. Boost Radio's new frequency covers the entire metro area of St. Louis and branding has been also changed to "Boost 95.5". K270BW will be rebranded (TBA).
References
- "Boost 101.9 St. Louis To Launch Monday" from Radio Insight (March 24, 2014)
External links
- K270BW in the FCC's FM station database
- K270BW on Radio-Locator
- K270BW in Nielsen Audio's FM station database