KKRS

KKRS (97.3 MHz) is a non-commercial FM radio station broadcasting a Christian talk and teaching radio format. Licensed to Davenport, Washington, the station serves the Spokane metropolitan area. It is owned by Penfold Communications.^[2] Most programming is simulcast with sister station KRTM in Banning, California.

KKRS

Davenport, Washington
Broadcast area	Spokane metropolitan area
Frequency	97.3 MHz
Branding	KRTM Radio
Programming
Format	Christian talk and teaching
Ownership
Owner	Penfold Communications
History
First air date	October 16, 1998; 26 years ago (October 16, 1998)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	78008
Class	C3
ERP	5,100 watts
HAAT	220 meters (720 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	47°35′14″N 117°53′26″W
Translator	93.3 K227CD Spokane
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	KRTMradio.com

KKRS has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 5,100 watts as a Class C3 station. The transmitter is off Washington State Route 231 near Fry Road in Edwall.^[3] Programming is also heard on 99-watt FM translator K227CD at 93.3 MHz in Spokane.^[4]

Programming

KKRS and KRTM air half-hour Christian talk and teaching shows most hours, with some Christian music also scheduled. National religious leaders heard on KKRS and KRTM include David Jeremiah, Alistair Begg, Rick Warren, James Dobson and Greg Laurie. KKRS and KRTM are listener-supported stations with no commercials. They ask for donations on the air and on their websites.

History

The station signed on the air on October 16, 1998; 26 years ago (October 16, 1998).^[5] KKRS has always been a Christian station. It was originally owned by CSN International. Its studios were on Sunset Road in Airway Heights.