Nebraska Public Media Expands FM Radio Coverage

Nebraska Public Media Expands FM Radio Coverage

LINCOLN, Neb. (May 6, 2024) – Nebraska Public Media is expanding its FM radio coverage beginning with the addition of a new transmitter near Falls City this week and plans for additional radio coverage upgrades near Columbus, Broken Bow and McCook in the coming years.

Expanded service will give more listeners access to news and music. It also provides more access to public safety information, including alerts from the Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service during times of severe weather.

“New full-power transmitters are a rare opportunity from the FCC to grow our signal and service,” said Mark Leonard, Nebraska Public Media general manager/CEO. “These new stations will allow us to reach more Nebraskans so they can listen to the local and NPR news central to our identity.”

The new station in Falls City, KQNE 89.9 FM, will increase coverage from 62 watts to 3.2 kilowatts. Call letters and frequencies will be KGNE 89.3 FM in Broken Bow, KUNE 88.7 FM in Columbus and KNNE 90.7 in McCook.

The current translator broadcasting radio in Falls City will be turned off this week and the new signal will be launched. After installation, coverage will include the Nemaha and Richardson County communities of Rulo, Preston, Falls City, Salem, Dawson, Humboldt, Howe, Nemaha, Stella, Shubert, Barada and Verdon.

This improvement to the radio signal does not affect television coverage.

Listeners can hear live radio anytime online at NebraskaPublicMedia.org or by downloading the Nebraska Public Media App on mobile devices. To learn more, visit NebraskaPublicMedia.org/apps.

For the most up-to-date information, call the Nebraska Public Media Help Desk at 800-698-3426 or email customerservice@nebraskapublicmedia.org for assistance.

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