KQAC
Classical radio station in Portland, Oregon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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KQAC (89.9 FM, "All Classical Radio", formerly "All Classical Portland") is an American classical radio station licensed to serve the community of Portland, Oregon. KQAC is owned by All Classical Public Media, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This classical music service is broadcast 24/7 in the Portland metro area at 89.9, at 88.1 at the Oregon Coast and in the Columbia Gorge. It is available worldwide via the Internet.
Broadcast area | Pacific Northwest |
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Frequency | 89.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | All Classical Radio |
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Format | Classical music |
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Affiliations | American Public Media |
Ownership | |
Owner | All Classical Public Media, Inc. |
History | |
First air date | August 1, 1983 (as KBPS-FM) |
Former call signs | KBPS-FM (1983–2009) |
Call sign meaning | K Quality All Classical[1] |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 59343 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 5,900 watts |
HAAT | 440 meters (1,440 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 45°30′59″N 122°43′58″W |
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Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
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KQAC, KQHR, and KQOC rely on support from their community. 93% of All Classical’s financial support comes directly from its community, which consists of listeners, nonprofit arts organizations, businesses and foundations in Portland, Vancouver, the central Oregon coast, and the Columbia Gorge.[3] Additionally, a small portion of the station's annual budget comes from various foundation grants and from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.[4] All Classical has extensive volunteer support and an internship program.
KQAC broadcasts in the HD (hybrid) format.[5] The station's live stream is available through its mobile app.