The amazing part of radio is not how the music gets from the CD Player to the transmitter and then to your stereo or laptop. The amazing part is how a small group of staff members and dedicated volunteers work together to keep a local, public radio station on the air. Add the financial support […]
COVID 19
Update, June 23: Many thanks to the listeners that have called and said “thank you” for providing music 24/7 and community information during the COVID 19 virus situation. We are operating with limited staff and asking the volunteer DJs to stay home to help “flatten the curve”. Though we miss their presence both at the […]
Stream connection issues using Chrome?
Some of our stream listeners have been experiencing “network error” issues or dropouts in the stream when using the Chrome browser. The issues have affected both the KRVM FM station stream and the stream for the 4J School Board meetings (The 4J School Board meetings are available online live by clicking here. The meetings will […]
How to Listen to KRVM-FM on Your Smart Speaker
Several of our listeners have asked how they can listen to KRVM-FM on a smart speaker. With the variety of smart speaker options, below is a list of tips or suggestions on how to access KRVM-FM on a smart speaker. Tips on how to listen to KRVM-FM on a smart speaker device 1. If the […]
It’s JPR’s 50th Birthday!
Fifty years ago, on May 21st, 1969, Jefferson Public Radio’s flagship station KSOR signed on the air for the first time. Jefferson Public Radio’s News and Information network is broadcast in the Eugene/Springfield area on KRVM-AM 1280. JPR News Director Liam Moriarty recently sat down with JPR Executive Director Paul Westhelle to share some reflections […]
Eugene School District 4J Board Meetings available online
Eugene School District 4J Board and Budget meetings are broadcast live on KRVM 1280 AM. You’ll find a calendar of the meetings on the 4J School District website. The live meetings are also available online by clicking here. The online live stream is being tested at this time so please let us know if you have any issues […]
Meet music programmer Stu Allen
What does a music programmer do?! Whether it’s checking on music logs, being on call for in-studio performances, helping announcers, staying abreast of the music industry or listening to music promos, a good music programmer is always busy. What keeps KRVM’s ace music programmer Stu Allen on-the-go? I thought I’d find out! Recently I caught […]
Indian Time returns to KRVM lineup
“Indian Time” returns to the KRVM lineup on Thursday nights. Hosted by Nick Sixkiller, “Indian Time” will return on January 25th at 7pm. “Indian Time” explores the extensive and richly varied world of American Indian music, including traditional and contemporary songs and pow wow music. In addition to featuring American Indian music, Nick provides information […]
Theme Park returns, In the Spotlight on hiatus
Starting Monday, January 15th, Theme Park will return to the KRVM lineup. Hosted by Simon Thaler, Theme Park will air Monday evening between 9pm – 10pm. Each week, Simon selects a theme and salutes that theme musically. All styles, all genres, all eras…one theme. In the Spotlight will go on hiatus at this time. Due […]
Happy 70th Anniversary KRVM!!!
The first words ever spoken on FM radio in the Pacific Northwest were spoken on KRVM on December 6, 1947. On that date, KRVM was the 13th station in the country, the first in the Pacific Northwest, to go on the air. At approximately 400 watts, the station was considered very strong and provided programming […]