Station News

April 11, 2024

KVWJ was well-represented at the Association of Public Radio Engineers annual conference in Las Vegas.  There was a presentation how we made J-95 happen that was well-received by over 100 radio engineers and equipment manufacturers.

 

 

FYI:  KVWJ is at the forefront of using AI in the radio field to provide local program information in our twice-an-hour weather forecasts and temperatures.  Discussions with Bill Bennett of industry-leader ENCO Systems revealed how advanced KVWJ is in this field for a station of our size and situation.

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March 20, 2024

The return of the weather forecast is predicted to happen soon - with current temps!  Watch this space or better yet, stay tuned!

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February 25th, 2024

The quiet of a Sunday morning was met with an eerie silence as electrical service to the site where KVWJ's transmitter is located was suddenly interrupted.  Note the open line fuse and the broken lightning arrestor in the upper right hand corner of the photo. 

KVWJ will return to the air as soon as power is restored at our transmitter site.  We have been told this will take place by the evening of Monday, February 26th.  J-95 sends our best wishes to the electrical linemen who will be performing the necessary work.

Update!  Electrical service was restored this morning (2/26) and we were able to resume broadcasting.  Thanks to the Hyrum City crews for their timely response!

 

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January 13, 2024

Late breaking news.....while it's cold and snowy outside (it's just as cold in the studio....but no snow in there!), that doesn't stop us from constantly striving to improve our on-air presentation.  Researching a tip from a friend (thanks, Amanuensis!), I was able to obtain a great collection of instrumental music for our Sunday overnight, afternoon, and evening hours.  We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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January 11, 2024

Happy New Year!!  And with a new year's greeting comes a new sound and look to KVWJ in the form of a brand-new transmitter!  This model was carefully selected to meet the needs of the station and our listeners.  May I introduce to you, fresh from Hacketts Cove, Nova Scotia, the Nautel VX-300 FM transmitter!

 

The new transmitter is the pretty blue device at the top of this photo.  Our old system was comprised of the single tan and the three grey units below the new transmitter.  The old transmitter will be kept in reserve as a backup should the need ever arise.  We're still looking for a replacement for the guy standing to the left!

 

We have also taken a giant leap into the 21st century by enabling RDS-equipped radios to display our call letters, song title, artist, and year of each selection we play on the air and we hope you enjoy this feature.  I just wish the KVWJ truck had a RDS-capable radio!  Stay tuned for other little tweaks and adjustments as we continually improve "....the little radio station around the corner and up your block."

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September 8th, 2023

 

Summer may be coming to a close but at KVWJ, we see it as a time to reflect on the fun we have had.  We participated in four parades celebrating the culture and heritage of south valley.  Better weather couldn't have been asked for Paradise City's Trout and Berry Days.

 

 

Wellsville City celebrated their Founder's Day festivities on a rather showery Labor Day morning but the showers abated just in time for a great celebration!  KVWJ was there and we are proud to be a part of the lives of our listeners, their families, and our communities!

 

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Image by Lucio Alfonsi from Pixabay
 

Perhaps you've already heard:  Our Sunday Easy Listening lineup is making a change for the better.  A large library of late 30's and 1940's music is being put together and rolled out for your listening enjoyment from midnight Saturday to 6am and from 3pm to midnight Sunday.  We hope you enjoy hearing it as much as we are thrilled to be assembling it for you.  As one listener put it:  "It's exactly what I would expect to be coming our of my radio on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

 

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July was a busy month for J-95!  In addition to broadcasting the Hyrum City Patriotic Program and the music for the Hyrum City Fireworks show, KVWJ was out and about in both the Hyrum 4th of July Parade...

                                                     ...as well as the Mendon City 24th of July Festivities.  Look for us soon at the Paradise Trout And Berry Days Celebrations and the Wellsville Founder's Day Parade! 

 

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"Into A Child's Mind" is a new feature on KVWJ.  Tune in at 8am Saturdays for a half hour of children's music and storytelling.  

 

You know, Mom and Dad, you might want to join in the listening just for fun!

 

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Hot Wheels in Hyrum, Hyrum City's annual museum fundraiser and car show took place on Saturday.  We met with many listeners who shared their thoughts on KVWJ and we enjoyed the opportunity to interact on such a beautiful day.

J-95 was there providing public address services and music.  Food, prizes, and fun - all for a great cause!  

http://hyrumcitymuseum.org/

 

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 January 2023

 

Moving through the "Doldrums of January" is never very fun.  In the meantime, here is a snapshot of the KVWJ tower at the transmitter site on a spring day reminding us that warmer days are coming....eventually....and that "Summer Means Fun"! 

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J-95 is now playing a selection of seasonal favorites each hour through December 25th culminating in a 36-hour music and memories special beginning at noon on Christmas Eve and a two-hour Canyon Breeze special at noon on Christmas Day.  From all of us in the KVWJ family, we wish all a very Happy Holiday season and a prosperous New Year! 

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As KVWJ moves into its next five years, we anticipate the need for an improved facility with greater public access and exposure.  A facility which will allow us to grow and serve the South Valley with additional program offerings and increased coverage.  This will not be an easy process - it will involve cooperation on many levels within our community and hopefully, with the support of our listeners, local businesses, and Hyrum City, we can make this dream become a reality.  If you are interested in playing a part in the next chapter of KVWJ, please contact us.

 

 

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October 24th, 2022

 

KVWJ celebrated our fifth birthday tonight and it is with great anticipation and excitement that we look forward to the next five years!  Thank you to our listeners and supporters from one of the most dedicated group of radio station staffers that I have had the pleasure to work with.  Be sure to listen closely for our special birthday greetings on the air this week!

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KVWJ will be celebrating it's 5th birthday in a little under four weeks.  We can't believe it's been five years already!  

Do you think this an occasion for cake and ice cream?  We certainly do!  Let us know if you'd like to attend a gathering on the evening of Monday, October 24th at the Alumni Records Studios in Hyrum and watch this space for additional details!

 

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KVWJ was everywhere during Hyrum City's Star Spangled Week!  J-95 broadcast the Patriotic Program which featured guest speaker Jennie Taylor and the Hyrum Children's Choir on Sunday evening, KVWJ was in the Hyrum City 4th of July Parade, and J-95 also broadcast the music which accompanied the fireworks show at the conclusion of a activity-filled week.  

Thank you to all who participated, listened, and enjoyed our part in the Hyrum City 2022 Independence Day celebration!  Special thanks to Jim Wellings of Flaire, LLC for assisting with the sound production of the Patriotic Program broadcast!

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Hot Wheels in Hyrum, Hyrum City's annual museum fundraiser and car show took place on Saturday.  

J-95 was there providing public address services and music.  Food, prizes, and fun - all for a great cause!  

http://hyrumcitymuseum.org/

 

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KVWJ recently celebrated our summer party (in-between Memorial Day weekend's rain showers!) which included a fantastic dessert baked and decorated by station staffer Jim Wellings.  

Summer means FUN! 

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KVWJ's coverage of Hyrum City Council meetings will be on hiatus for the month of April as the Council will not be meeting until May 5th.  Planning Commission meeting will be broadcast as scheduled.  Go online to www.hyrumcity.org/meetings for meeting information and agenda details then tune in at 6:25pm to stay informed and up-to-date on what is happening in Hyrum. 

 

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J-95 has added weather forecasts to our on-air programing line-up.  South Valley weather, twice an hour, only on 94.9 FM KVWJ!

 

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KVWJ continues our coverage of Hyrum City Council and Planning Commission meetings on Thursday evenings.  Go online to www.hyrumcity.org/meetings for meeting information and agenda details then tune in at 6:25pm to stay informed and up-to-date on what is happening.  Broadcast live from the Hyrum City Council Chambers only on 94.9 FM

 

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J-95 is continuing it's partnership with Utah Public Radio in offering instruction in the radio arts.  Meetings are held at 7pm on Wednesdays at the UPR Studios on the Utah State University campus (745 North 1200 East - across from Aggie Ice Cream) in room 112 of the Radio-TV building.  We encourage mask wearing and safe distancing following USU Covid-19 guidelines.  For more information on this, contact Friend Weller at (435) 797-3162 or through this e-mail link.

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KVWJ successfully broadcast our first coverage of the Hyrum City Council Meeting on January 6th.  Hyrum City Planning Commission meeting will be our next civic broadcast on Thursday, January 13th.  Tune in at 6:25pm to stay informed and up-to-date on what is happening.  Broadcast live from the Hyrum City Council Chambers only on 94.9 FM

 

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January 2022

 

Beginning on January 6th, J-95 will be providing gavel-to-gavel coverage of Hyrum City Council Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings of each month.  Hyrum City Planning Commission meetings will be broadcast on the second Thursday of each month.   Tune in at 6:25 to stay informed and up-to-date on what is happening.  Broadcast live from the Hyrum City Council Chambers only on 94.9 FM.

 

It's once again time to enjoy seasonal favorites from the KVWJ library beginning December 6th!  And don't forget to tune in on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for 36 hours of non-stop Holiday Magic, stories and music.  Happy Holidays from KVWJ!!!

 

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October 24th, 2021

 

Happy 4th Birthday!!  J-95 has added over 300 "new" songs to our on-air library.  We hope you enjoy the new listening experience!  

Set your presets to 94.9 FM today!

 

 

 

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J-95 has partnered with Utah Public Radio in offering instruction in the radio arts.  Meetings are held at 7pm on Tuesdays at the UPR Studios on the Utah State University campus (745 North 1200 East - across from Aggie Ice Cream) in room 112 of the Radio-TV building.  We encourage mask wearing and safe distancing following USU Covid-19 guidelines.  For more information on this, contact Friend Weller at (435) 797-3162 or through this e-mail link.

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J-95 is excited to announce the addition of nearly 200 selections to our existing 2200-song playlist!  We plan to have this done in time for the station's fourth birthday on the October 24th!  Celebrate with us by enjoying more great music! 

 That's only about a third of the records!