KBRW (AM)

KBRW

City of license	Barrow, Alaska
Broadcast area	Alaska Bush
Branding	KBRW-AM
Slogan	Top of the World Radio
Frequency	680 KHz
Format	Public Radio
Power	10,000 watts
Class	A
Facility ID	60375
Owner	Silakkuagvik Communications
Sister stations	KBRW-FM
Webcast	[1]
Website	www.kbrw.org

KBRW is a non-commercial radio station in Barrow, Alaska, broadcasting on 680 kHz AM with 10,000 watts of power from a non-directional antenna. KBRW is a Class A station broadcasting on the clear-channel frequency of 680 AM. The station airs public radio programming from the National Public Radio and Native Voice One networks. KBRW also airs some locally originated programming, as well as native affairs, popular music and religious programs.

Licensee Silakkuagvik Communications also operates KBRW-FM at 91.9 FM, which airs a different programming schedule from this station.

The station's studios in Barrow.

The KBRW broadcast stream on the Internet (www.kbrw.org and www.kbrwradio.org) is believed to be the northernmost source for broadcast streaming audio on Earth.

Earl Finkler, a longtime station staffer, became known beyond Barrow as an interviewer and commentator. His commentaries were aired on multiple public radio networks, and also appeared in the Arctic Sounder newspaper. He remains well known for his association with KBRW even after retiring to his home state of Wisconsin.

As early as 1979, KBRW was the northernmost affiliate of the weekly chart show, American Top 40 with Casey Kasem, which is no longer heard on KBRW.

Translators

Broadcast translators of KBRW

Call sign	Frequency (MHz)	City of license	ERP W	Class	FCC info
K201AG	88.1	Nuiqsut, Alaska	200	D	FCC
K201AH	88.1	Kaktovik, Alaska	39	D	FCC
K201AV	88.1	Point Lay, Alaska	48	D	FCC
K268AA	101.5	Point Hope, Alaska	17	D	FCC
K268AB	101.5	Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska	18	D	FCC

External links

• Query the FCC's AM station database for KBRW
• Radio-Locator Information on KBRW
• Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KBRW