KIFW

KIFW (1230 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a full service format, including classic hits and oldies. Licensed to Sitka, Alaska, United States, the station serves the Alaska Panhandle. The station is owned by Alaska Broadcast Communications, and features programming from ABC News Radio.[1]

KIFW
Broadcast areaMetro Sitka
Frequency1230 kHz
Branding1230 KIFW
Programming
FormatFull service; classic hits; oldies
AffiliationsABC News Radio
Ownership
OwnerAlaska Broadcast Communications
KSBZ
History
First air date
1949
Technical information
Facility ID60516
ClassB
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
57°3′27″N 135°20′2″W
Translator(s)102.3 K272FV (Sitka)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live (MP3)
WebsiteSitkaRadio.com

The studios for KIFW and its sister station KSBZ are at 611 Lake Street in Sitka.

Programming

The station primarily broadcasts adult contemporary music but also airs a "Problem Corner" show where listeners call concerning local issues, among other subjects. KIFW also broadcasts Sitka High School sports games and airs live coverage of the Sitka Salmon Derby. In January 2000, KSBZ switched to a country music format.[2] In 2006, KSBZ switched formats again, this time to an active rock format, before finally settling on a classic rock format a year later.[3] In January 2020, KIFW transferred all its adult contemporary programming over to KSBZ which relaunched as a hot adult contemporary radio station, rebranding as "Mix 103";[4] KIFW meanwhile inherited KSBZ's former classic rock programming with a classic hits format, continuing to be known on-air as The Sound of Sitka.[5]

References
  1. "KIFW Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. The Broadcasting Yearbook - 2000. Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 2000. pp. D-18.
  3. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
  4. KSBZ's Official Logo, As Of January 2020
  5. KIFW's Webcast
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