KOHO-FM

KOHO-FM (101.1 FM) is a radio station licensed to Leavenworth, Washington, United States, serving the Wenatchee area. The station is currently owned by Icicle Broadcasting, Inc.,[2] and airs Northwest Public Radio's 24-hour Jazz service as a simulcast of KJEM in Pullman.

KOHO-FM
Simulcast of KJEM Pullman
CityLeavenworth, Washington
Broadcast areaWenatchee, Washington
Frequency101.1 MHz
Programming
FormatJazz
Ownership
OwnerIcicle Broadcasting, Inc. (pending transfer to Sleepy Lady Foundation)
OperatorWashington State University
KNWR (FM), KLWS
History
First air date
1998 (1998) (as KLVH)[1] (as KLVH)
Former call signs
KLVH (1994-1999)
Call sign meaning
derived from coho salmon, a native northwest fish
Technical information
Facility ID47072
ClassC2
ERP930 watts
HAAT623 meters (2,044 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
47°36′7.00″N 120°30′32.00″W
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitekjemjazz.org

History

The station was assigned the call sign KLVH on March 25, 1994;[3] it signed on in 1998.[1] Its call sign was changed to KOHO-FM on August 20, 1999.[3]

"Your Hometown Station... KOHO 101", known as "Coho" is a live and local Radio station, serving the Greater Wenatchee, Washington area. Focus is on local news and information. Musically, KOHO 101 programming is Triple A with A/C sensibility. Market veteran Chris Hansen heads up the KOHO 101 Morning Show, along with Layla Middays, and Randy Roadz is Program Director - Afternoon Show host. General Manager is Gary Taylor. KOHO 101 is locally owned and operated by Icicle Broadcasting Inc.

On April 8, 2022, it was announced that the station will flip to Northwest Public Radio's jazz network, based at KJEM, on April 19.[4] At Midnight on April 19, KOHO's stream went silent for several hours before beginning the simulcast with KJEM during the 9 am hour.

References
  1. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010 (PDF). 2010. p. D-578. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  2. "KOHO-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "KOHO Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. "KOHO-FM To Join NWPB's Jazz Network". RadioInsight. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
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