KVUW

KVUW
Broadcast area
Elko, Nevada
Frequency102.3 MHz
BrandingROCK 102
Programming
FormatClassic rock
Ownership
OwnerMountain States Radio Inc.
History
First air date
2001
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
84328
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT588 metres (1,929 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°07′19″N 114°34′05″W / 41.12194°N 114.56806°W / 41.12194; -114.56806
Links
Public license information

KVUW (102.3 FM, ROCK 102") is a radio station licensed to serve West Wendover, Nevada. The station is owned by Alexander Ortega. It airs an classic rock music format.

The station was assigned the KVUW call letters by the FCC on August 14, 2001.

Ownership

In April 2005, Mountain States Radio Inc. (Victor A. Michael, president) acquired KVUW as part of a two-station deal from Mt Rushmore Broadcasting Inc. (Jan C. Gray, president) for a reported sale price of $750,000.

Construction permit

On December 12, 2011 the station was granted a construction permit by the FCC to increase its effective radiated power to 100,000 watts and raise its antenna to a height above average terrain of 588 metres (1,929 ft). The transmitter moved to Rocky Point, a peak just east of Wells, Nevada.