Residents on the west side of Hawaii island can now receive a clear and reliable signal when tuning in to Hawaii Public Radio’s news magazine and classical music station.
Residents on the west side of Hawaii island can now receive a clear and reliable signal when tuning in to Hawaii Public Radio’s news magazine and classical music station.
The new HPR-1 signal began broadcasting on May 10 on K239BV Waimea, 95.7 FM, from an antenna on Hualalai, 5,000 feet above Kailua-Kona. The site was granted for use by HPR, which already had the necessary license and frequency, in January.
Prior, HPR-1 was only available to West Hawaii via KKUA 90.7, which also serves Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. That transmitter site at Ulupalakua Ranch on Maui is about 95 miles north of Kailua-Kona.
“The upgraded K239BV transmitter delivers a far superior terrestrial signal to the 40,000 souls from Kawaihae to Captain Cook,” said Michael Titterton, HPR president and general manager. “It’s now on par with the quality of KHPH 88.7, our HPR-2 stream already transmitting from Kailua-Kona. For their daily dose of Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and nationally and locally produced classical music programs on HPR-1, weʻre encouraging our West Hawaiʻi listeners to re-set their dial to 95.7 FM.”
HPR is a private, nonprofit organization which broadcasts classical, jazz, and international music; and in-depth news and informational programming from National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International, and other local, national, and international program sources, as well as programs produced by Hawaii Public Radio.