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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = KPDQ-FM
| name = KPDQ-FM
| image = KPDQ-FM.png
| logo =
| image_size = 150px
| logo_size =
| city = [[Portland, Oregon]]
| city = [[Portland, Oregon]]
| area = [[Portland metropolitan area]], Northern [[Willamette Valley]]
| area = [[Portland metropolitan area]], Northern [[Willamette Valley]]
| branding =
| branding =
| slogan = Your Home For Faith And Family
| airdate = October 8, [[1961 in radio|1961]] (at 93.7)
| airdate = October 8, 1961 (at 93.7)
| frequency = 93.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 93.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| translator =
| translator = (see article)
| format = [[Christian talk and teaching]]
| format = [[Christian talk and teaching]]
| erp = 50,000 [[watt]]s<BR>52,000 with [[beam tilt]]
| erp = 50,000 [[watt]]s<BR>52,000 with [[beam tilt]]
| haat = 387 meters (1270 ft)
| haat = 387 meters (1270 ft)
| class = C1
| class = C1
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| facility_id = 58629
| facility_id = 58629
| coordinates = {{coord|45|29|20|N|122|41|40|W|region:US-OR_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|45|29|20|N|122|41|40|W|region:US-OR_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| former_callsigns =
| former_callsigns =
| former_frequencies = 93.7 MHz (1961-2006)
| former_frequencies = 93.7 MHz (1961–2006)
| owner = [[Salem Media Group]]
| owner = [[Salem Media Group]]
| licensee = Salem Media of Oregon, Inc.
| licensee = Salem Media of Oregon, Inc.
| sister_stations = [[KDZR]], [[KFIS]], [[KPDQ (AM)]], [[KRYP]], [[KPAM]] ([[local marketing agreement|LMA]])
| sister_stations = [[KDZR]], [[KFIS]], [[KPDQ (AM)]], [[KRYP]], [[KPAM]]
| webcast = [http://saleminteractivemedia.com/ListenLive/Player/KPDQFM KPDQ-FM Webstream]
| webcast = [http://saleminteractivemedia.com/ListenLive/Player/KPDQFM KPDQ-FM Webstream]
| website = [http://www.kpdq.fm/ kpdq.fm]
| website = [https://kpdq.com/ kpdq.com]
}}
}}


'''KPDQ-FM''' (93.9 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[FM broadcasting|FM]] [[radio station]] in [[Portland, Oregon]]. It is owned by [[Salem Communications]] and serves the [[Portland metropolitan area]], with a [[Christian talk and teaching]] [[radio format]]. The studios and offices are on SE Lake Road in Portland. KPDQ-FM is co-owned with [[AM 800]] [[KPDQ (AM)|KPDQ]], also a Christian talk and teaching station. Each station runs its own schedule. Among the religious leaders heard on KPDQ-FM are [[Chuck Swindoll]], Dr. [[David Jeremiah]], [[Jim Daly (evangelist)|Jim Daly]], [[Tony Evans (pastor)|Dr. Tony Evans]] and [[John F. MacArthur|John MacArthur]]. Hosts pay Salem Media for time on the station and may use their broadcasts to appeal for donations to their ministries.
'''KPDQ-FM''' (93.9 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] in [[Portland, Oregon]]. It is owned by [[Salem Media Group]] and serves the [[Portland metropolitan area]], with a [[Christian talk and teaching]] [[radio format]]. The studios and offices are on SE Lake Road in Portland. KPDQ-FM is co-owned with [[KPDQ (AM)|KPDQ]], also a Christian talk and teaching station. Each station runs its own schedule. Among the religious leaders heard on KPDQ-FM are [[Chuck Swindoll]], [[David Jeremiah]], [[Jim Daly (evangelist)|Jim Daly]], [[Tony Evans (pastor)|Tony Evans]] and [[John F. MacArthur|John MacArthur]].{{cn|date=April 2023}} Hosts pay Salem Media for time on the station and may use their broadcasts to appeal for donations to their ministries.


KPDQ-FM has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 50,000 [[watt]]s (52,000 with [[beam tilt]]). The main [[transmitter]] is atop [[Tualatin Mountains|Portland's west hills]], off SW Fairmount Court.<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/info/KPDQ-FM Radio-Locator.com/KPDQ-FM]</ref> In addition, KPDQ-FM is heard on four [[FM translator]] stations, to improve reception in other Oregon communities.
KPDQ-FM has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 50,000 [[watt]]s (52,000 with [[beam tilt]]). The main [[transmitter]] is atop [[Tualatin Mountains|Portland's west hills]], off SW Fairmount Court.<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/info/KPDQ-FM Radio-Locator.com/KPDQ-FM]</ref> In addition, KPDQ-FM is heard on four [[FM translator]] stations, to improve reception in other Oregon communities.


==History==
==History==
===Early Years===
===Early years===
KPDQ-FM [[sign-on|signed on]] the air on October 8, 1961, originally at 93.7 MHz.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1963/B%20N-Z%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201963.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1963 page B-151]</ref> At first it [[simulcast]] the same religious programming heard on co-owned [[AM 800]] [[KPDQ (AM)|KPDQ]], which originally was a [[daytimer]], required to [[sign off]] at sunset. But in the 1970s, KPDQ-FM began separate religious programming. KPDQ-FM was owned by George W. Davis, who had founded 800 KPDQ in 1947.
KPDQ-FM [[sign-on|signed on]] the air on October 8, 1961, originally at 93.7&nbsp;MHz.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1963/B%20N-Z%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201963.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1963 page B-151]</ref> At first, it [[simulcast]]ed the same religious programming heard on co-owned [[KPDQ (AM)|KPDQ]] (AM 800), which originally was a [[daytimer]], required to [[sign off]] at sunset. In the 1970s, KPDQ-FM began airing separate religious programming. KPDQ-FM was owned by George W. Davis, who had founded KPDQ in 1947.


In the 1980s, Davis' son, George Davis II, became the president of the Inspirational Broadcasting Corporation, the new name for the company that owned both stations. In August 1986, Inspirational Broadcasting sold KPDQ-AM-FM to [[Salem Media]].<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1988/B-Radio-Neb-Terr-1988-YB.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1988 page B-232]</ref>
In the 1980s, Davis' son, George Davis II, became the president of the Inspirational Broadcasting Corporation, the new name for the company that owned both stations. In August 1986, Inspirational Broadcasting sold KPDQ-AM-FM to [[Salem Media]].<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1988/B-Radio-Neb-Terr-1988-YB.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1988 page B-232]</ref>


===Frequency Switch===
===Frequency switch===
In early 2006, KPDQ-FM moved one spot up the dial, to 93.9 MHz. It was part of a multi-station switch, with KAST-FM [[Astoria, Oregon|Astoria]] permitted to move into the Portland [[media market|radio market]].<ref name="fybush1">{{cite news |work=Tower Site of the Week |first=Scott |last=Fybush |title=The Big Trip 2006, Part IV: The Northern Oregon Coast |url=http://www.fybush.com/sites/2007/site-070302.html |date=March 2, 2007}}</ref> That station is now [[Regional Mexican music|Regional Mexican]] [[FM 93.1]] [[KRYP]] [[Gladstone, Oregon|Gladstone]], also owned by Salem Media.
In early 2006, KPDQ-FM moved one spot up the dial, to 93.9&nbsp;MHz. It was part of a multi-station switch, with KAST-FM in [[Astoria, Oregon|Astoria]] permitted to move into the Portland [[media market|radio market]].<ref name="fybush1">{{cite news |work=Tower Site of the Week |first=Scott |last=Fybush |title=The Big Trip 2006, Part IV: The Northern Oregon Coast |url=http://www.fybush.com/sites/2007/site-070302.html |date=March 2, 2007}}</ref> That station is now [[Regional Mexican music|Regional Mexican]]-formatted [[KRYP]] (licensed to [[Gladstone, Oregon|Gladstone]]), also owned by Salem Media.


As part of the move, KPDQ-FM had to downgrade from [[List of North American broadcast station classes|Class C]] to Class C1. In addition, it had to cut its 97,000 watt output nearly in half.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2005/Radio-NE-Ter-2005-BC-YB.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005 page D-430]</ref>
As part of the move, KPDQ-FM had to downgrade from [[List of North American broadcast station classes|Class C]] to Class C1. In addition, it had to cut its 97,000 watt output nearly in half.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2005/Radio-NE-Ter-2005-BC-YB.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005 page D-430]</ref>
[[File:KPDQ-FM.png|thumb|Previous logo]]


==Translators==
==See also==
⚫
*[[List of radio stations in Washington (state)]]
KPDQ-FM also broadcasts on the following [[FM translator]]s:

{{RadioTranslators
| callsign = KPDQ-FM
| call1 = K265CP
| freq1 = 100.9
| watts1 = 110
| class1 = D
| city1 = Astoria, Oregon
| call3 = K285DN
| freq3 = 104.9
| watts3 = 55
| class3 = D
| city3 = Cannon Beach, Oregon
| call4 = K296DM
| freq4 = 107.1
| watts4 = 49
| class4 = D
| city4 = Seaside, Oregon
| call5 = K299AD
| freq5 = 107.7
| watts5 = 10
| class5 = D
| city5 = Hood River, Oregon
}}



==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

==See also==
⚫
*[[List of radio stations in Washington]]


==External links==
==External links==
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*{{Facebook|939KPDQ|KPDQ-FM}}
*{{Facebook|939KPDQ|KPDQ-FM}}
*{{Twitter|939kpdq|KPDQ-FM}}
*{{Twitter|939kpdq|KPDQ-FM}}
{{FM station data|KPDQ}}
{{FM station data|58629|KPDQ-FM}}


{{Portland, Oregon Radio}}
{{Portland, Oregon Radio}}
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[[Category:Radio stations in Portland, Oregon|PDQ-FM]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Portland, Oregon|PDQ-FM]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in Oregon|PDQ-FM]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1961]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1961]]
[[Category:1961 establishments in Oregon]]
[[Category:1961 establishments in Oregon]]
[[Category:Salem Media Group properties]]
[[Category:Salem Media Group radio stations]]

Latest revision as of 01:36, 12 July 2024

KPDQ-FM
Broadcast areaPortland metropolitan area, Northern Willamette Valley
Frequency93.9 MHz
Programming
FormatChristian talk and teaching
Ownership
Owner
KDZR, KFIS, KPDQ (AM), KRYP, KPAM
History
First air date
October 8, 1961 (at 93.7)
Former frequencies
93.7 MHz (1961–2006)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID58629
ClassC1
ERP50,000 watts
52,000 with beam tilt
HAAT387 meters (1270 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
45°29′20″N 122°41′40″W / 45.48889°N 122.69444°W / 45.48889; -122.69444
Links
Public license information
WebcastKPDQ-FM Webstream
Websitekpdq.com

KPDQ-FM (93.9 MHz) is a commercial radio station in Portland, Oregon. It is owned by Salem Media Group and serves the Portland metropolitan area, with a Christian talk and teaching radio format. The studios and offices are on SE Lake Road in Portland. KPDQ-FM is co-owned with KPDQ, also a Christian talk and teaching station. Each station runs its own schedule. Among the religious leaders heard on KPDQ-FM are Chuck Swindoll, David Jeremiah, Jim Daly, Tony Evans and John MacArthur.[citation needed] Hosts pay Salem Media for time on the station and may use their broadcasts to appeal for donations to their ministries.

KPDQ-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts (52,000 with beam tilt). The main transmitter is atop Portland's west hills, off SW Fairmount Court.[2] In addition, KPDQ-FM is heard on four FM translator stations, to improve reception in other Oregon communities.

History

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Early years

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KPDQ-FM signed on the air on October 8, 1961, originally at 93.7 MHz.[3] At first, it simulcasted the same religious programming heard on co-owned KPDQ (AM 800), which originally was a daytimer, required to sign off at sunset. In the 1970s, KPDQ-FM began airing separate religious programming. KPDQ-FM was owned by George W. Davis, who had founded KPDQ in 1947.

In the 1980s, Davis' son, George Davis II, became the president of the Inspirational Broadcasting Corporation, the new name for the company that owned both stations. In August 1986, Inspirational Broadcasting sold KPDQ-AM-FM to Salem Media.[4]

Frequency switch

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In early 2006, KPDQ-FM moved one spot up the dial, to 93.9 MHz. It was part of a multi-station switch, with KAST-FM in Astoria permitted to move into the Portland radio market.[5] That station is now Regional Mexican-formatted KRYP (licensed to Gladstone), also owned by Salem Media.

As part of the move, KPDQ-FM had to downgrade from Class C to Class C1. In addition, it had to cut its 97,000 watt output nearly in half.[6]

Previous logo

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KPDQ-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KPDQ-FM
  3. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1963 page B-151
  4. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1988 page B-232
  5. ^ Fybush, Scott (March 2, 2007). "The Big Trip 2006, Part IV: The Northern Oregon Coast". Tower Site of the Week.
  6. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005 page D-430
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