KIFW 1230 is a US-based commercial radio service licensed to serve Metro Sitka. The station is under the ownership of Alaska Broadcast Communication. KIFW broadcasts a variety of music programming, including Oldies, Classic Hits, and Full-Service music. The station entertains the young listeners with a mix of old and new hits.
About KIFW 1230
KIFW streams on-air on the AM dial at the frequency of 1230 kHz. Its slogan is “The Sound of Sitka,” whereas its branding is “1230 KIFW.” The station is a radio affiliate of the popular radio network, ABC Radio. KIFW also owns a sister station named KSBZ situated at 611 Lake Street (Sitka). In addition to its round the clock on-air transmission, the station also streams online for audiences all over the world.
Programs/Presenters
KIFW principally airs hot adult contemporary music genre. However, it also features a “Problem Corner” show. The station also covers Sitka High School sports alongside the live broadcast of the Sitka Salmon Derby. In addition to its regular programming, it covers weather forecasts, Sitka Interviews, and Chapel By The Lake Sunday Service. Till now, KSBZ has experimented with a variety of music formats which are:
Country music format (January 2000)
Active rock format (2006)
Classic rock format “Rock 103″/”The Rock”, (2007)
Adult Contemporary format “Mix 103”, (January 2020)
Technical Details
The station is a class B FM service with facility ID 60516. It operates with a sufficient radiated power of 1,000 Watts. KIFW broadcasts analog signals from a non-directional antenna. The transmitting coordinates of KIFW are 57.057138, -135.335653. The predicted coverage of the service in local areas is 10 miles, whereas, in distant regions, its listening range is 30 miles. The FCC granted it the license to broadcast on May 16, 1986.
Contact Details
Address: 3161 Channel Dr Suite 2, Janeau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-747-6626
Fax: 907-747-8455
Email: steve.holloway@abcstations.com
Official Website: https://www.sitkaradio.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Kifw1230am
Consider Listening: 90.9 KWRB