Comprehensive guide to FM and AM radio stations across Utah - from Salt Lake City to St. George
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Utah features one of the most diverse radio landscapes in the western United States, with over 152 licensed radio stations serving communities from the Wasatch Front to remote rural areas. The state's radio market is dominated by the Salt Lake City-Ogden-Provo metropolitan area, ranked 26th nationally, which hosts the majority of Utah's broadcasting infrastructure.
The iconic Farnsworth Peak, located 18 miles southwest of Salt Lake City in the Oquirrh Mountains, serves as the primary transmission site for most FM signals in the Wasatch Front. This mountain hosts three separate transmitter sites - Big Farnsworth, The KSTU Site, and Little Farnsworth - creating one of the most concentrated broadcasting hubs in the American West.
Utah radio includes major commercial broadcasters, award-winning public radio networks, college stations, and community broadcasters serving diverse audiences in English, Spanish, and other languages. The state pioneered FM country music broadcasting with KSOP-FM, which began operations in 1964 as one of America's first FM country stations.
Market Rank: 26th nationally | Stations: 100+ FM and AM combined
The Salt Lake City market encompasses Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, and Utah counties, serving over 1.2 million residents. This is Utah's dominant radio market, featuring the state's most powerful signals, highest-rated stations, and greatest format diversity. Farnsworth Peak transmitters reach across the Wasatch Front, providing coverage from Ogden to Provo.
Key Characteristics: Major commercial broadcasters, sports flagship stations (Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake), news/talk dominance, contemporary music formats, religious broadcasters, and public radio excellence.
Stations: 53 FM, 23 AM | Coverage: Utah County
The Provo-Orem market serves the university-heavy Utah County area, with strong alternative and contemporary format performance. KENZ-FM 101.9 (Alternative) leads listenership with a 5.4% share among younger demographics. The market features significant overlap with Salt Lake City signals via Lake Mountain transmitters.
Notable Features: BYU broadcasting (KBYU Classical 89.1), Key Radio Christian network (91.3/1450), strong university sports coverage, and active student radio presence.
Stations: 37 FM, 6 AM | Region: Southwestern Utah
Serving Utah's rapidly growing southwestern region, this market features strong country music presence with multiple stations (99.9 KONY, Cat Country 107.3/94.9) alongside news/talk leaders KDXU and KSUB. The market serves both year-round residents and seasonal visitors to nearby national parks.
Key Players: Redrock Media (MIX 103.1, KOOL 98.9, 104.1 Zion FM), Canyon Media (99.9 KONY Country), Townsquare Media, and Southern Utah University's Thunder 91 (KSUU 91.1).
Stations: 48 FM, 22 AM | Coverage: Weber County
Ogden's radio market blends into the larger Salt Lake metro area but maintains distinct identity with stations like KBER 101.1 (Classic Rock), KHTB ALT 101.9, and KBZN Now 97.9. Weber State University's KWCR Wildcat Radio (88.1) serves campus and community audiences.
Stations: 25 FM, 13 AM | Coverage: Cache County, Southern Idaho
Anchored by Utah Public Radio (KUSU-FM 91.5), Logan's market serves Cache Valley and extends into southern Idaho. Crow Mountain transmitters north of Logan broadcast to the valley. The market features Utah State University's student stations and Utah Public Radio's extensive translator network reaching statewide.
Owner: University of Utah | Founded: 1971 (NPR charter member) | Format: NPR News/Talk
KUER is Utah's largest NPR affiliate, broadcasting from the Eccles Broadcast Center on the University of Utah campus. The station serves as the Wasatch Front's primary source for NPR programming, featuring Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Fresh Air, The World, Marketplace, and locally-produced RadioWest.
Transmitter: Main transmitter on Farnsworth Peak with extensive statewide translator network extending to southeastern Utah (KUHU 88.1)
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Coverage: Primary signal covers the Wasatch Front from Ogden to Provo. Translator network reaches over half of Utah's population.
Website: www.kuer.org
Owner: Utah State University | Founded: 1953 (as KVSC, changed to KUSU 1961) | Format: NPR, Classical, Folk
Utah Public Radio is Utah's oldest non-commercial educational radio service and operates one of the most extensive translator networks in the western United States. As an NPR member and affiliate of Public Radio International (PRI) and American Public Media (APM), the station broadcasts news, information, public affairs, and cultural programming 24 hours daily.
Network: 6 full-power HD-enhanced stations plus 30 translators covering Utah and southern Idaho
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Coverage: More than half of Utah's population resides within the station and translator network coverage area, extending from Logan through the Wasatch Front and into rural regions.
Transmitter Location: Utah State University campus at 745 North 1200 East, Logan. Regional transmitters on Crow Mountain near Smithfield (10 miles north of Logan) serve Cache Valley.
Website: www.upr.org
Owner: Brigham Young University | Format: Classical Music
Classical 89 broadcasts classical music programming from Mount Vision, serving Utah County and the southern Wasatch Front. The station provides CD-quality audio and additional streaming options.
HD Radio: HD2 channel offers BYUradio programming. KSL-FM 102.7 HD2 also simulcasts KBYU-FM classical programming, expanding classical music availability in the Salt Lake area.
Coverage: Primary coverage across Utah Valley with HD reach to the broader Wasatch Front.
Format: Community Radio / Freeform | Programming: Music, Local Affairs, Alternative
KRCL serves as Salt Lake City's community radio station, featuring diverse music programming, local public affairs, and alternative content not typically found on commercial stations. The station emphasizes community involvement and local voices.
Website: krcl.org
Format: Public Radio
KCPW provides additional public radio programming options for the Salt Lake City market with news and information content.
Call Signs: KZNS (AM 1280) / KZNS-FM (97.5 FM Coalville) | Owner: Jazz Communications LLC (Smith Entertainment Group)
Format: Sports Radio - Local and National | Network: Fox Sports Radio
About: The KSL Sports Zone is Utah's premier sports radio network, simulcasting on AM 1280 and FM 97.5 to serve the entire Wasatch Front. Acquired by Bonneville International (operators of KSL) in 2021, the station features weekday local sports talk hosts discussing Salt Lake City and Utah sports alongside national coverage from Fox Sports Radio during nights and weekends.
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Simulcast Strategy: When multiple games occur simultaneously, AM 1280 and FM 97.5 split coverage to air different live sporting events, ensuring fans can follow all Utah teams.
Transmitter: AM 1280 transmits from near the Jordan River in North Salt Lake. FM 97.5 licensed to Coalville provides FM coverage across the metro area.
Headquarters: Delta Center (formerly Vivint Arena), Salt Lake City - sharing facilities with the Utah Jazz.
Ownership History: Originally owned by Larry H. Miller Group of Companies, the station was sold to Smith Entertainment Group (Jazz ownership) on May 27, 2021. Bonneville International began operating The Zone network on September 30, 2021, creating partnership with KSL for select Utah Jazz broadcasts.
BYU Cougars: KSL-AM-FM (1160 AM / 102.7 FM) serve as flagship stations for Brigham Young University Cougars sports, broadcasting BYU football and basketball games as part of their news and talk programming.
Real Salt Lake: KSL also carries Real Salt Lake (MLS) soccer matches, sharing coverage with The Zone depending on scheduling.
Network: ABC News Radio affiliate providing national sports updates integrated with local coverage.
High School Sports: Various stations across Utah carry local high school football and basketball broadcasts, particularly in smaller markets like Logan, St. George, and Cedar City.
College Coverage: Utah State games air on The Zone. Southern Utah University athletics receive coverage on Thunder 91 (KSUU). Weber State sports air on KWCR Wildcat Radio and regional commercial stations.
Utah's universities operate diverse radio stations ranging from professional NPR affiliates to student-run freeform stations, providing training grounds for future broadcasters and serving campus communities with specialized programming.
Location: Ogden | Format: Student-Run Online/FM | Specialty: Local and Indie Music
Weber State's non-profit, student-run radio station specializing in local and independent music. KWCR broadcasts at 88.1 FM and streams online, offering students hands-on broadcasting experience. Available via RadioFX smartphone app and online streaming.
Website: kwcr.mywebermedia.com
Location: Cedar City | Owner: Southern Utah University | Format: Student-Run, Commercial-Free
Thunder 91 serves as SUU's student-operated FM radio station, providing commercial-free programming and broadcasting experience for communications students. The station covers SUU athletics, local news, music, and campus events.
Streaming: Available online and via smartphone for worldwide listening
Website: www.suu.edu/ksuu
Utah Public Radio (KUSU-FM 91.5): Professional NPR member station owned by Utah State, serving as northern Utah's primary public radio source (see NPR section above for full details).
Aggie Radio (KBLU-LP 92.3 FM): Student-run freeform format station licensed to Logan, owned by Utah State University. Provides students with broadcasting experience and alternative programming.
KUER 90.1 FM: Professional NPR affiliate owned by the University of Utah (see NPR section above for comprehensive details).
K-UTE Radio: Student-run internet radio station broadcasting online to campus and worldwide. Features student DJs, music programming, and campus event coverage.
Website: kuteradio.org
KBYU-FM Classical 89 (89.1 FM): Professional classical music station operated by BYU, broadcasting from Mount Vision with HD2 offering BYUradio content (see Public Radio section above).
BYUradio: Available via KBYU HD2, online streaming, and satellite. Features family-friendly content, BYU devotionals, university programming, and cultural content.
Location: Ephraim | Format: Variety | Owner: Snow College
College radio station serving central Utah's Sanpete County with variety programming and student broadcasting opportunities.
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Transmitter Site: Lake Mountain serves Provo, Orem, and Utah County with radio and television signals.
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Ogden market includes 48 FM and 22 AM stations with significant overlap from Salt Lake City signals.
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Total: 37 FM and 6 AM stations serve southwestern Utah's rapidly growing market.
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Transmitter Sites: Utah Public Radio broadcast tower on Utah State campus (745 North 1200 East). Crow Mountain (near Smithfield, 10 miles north) hosts FM transmitters serving Cache Valley.
Total: 25 FM and 13 AM stations, with coverage extending to southern Idaho.
Manti: 650 KMTI (Mid-Utah Radio)
Richfield: 980 KSVC (Mid-Utah Radio) | 91.7 Key Radio translator
Delta: 540 KNAK
Ephraim: 88.9 KAGJ (Snow College)
Price: 91.9 Key Radio translator
Vernal: 91.7 Key Radio translator
Payson: 95.5 Key Radio translator
Approximately 15% of Utah's full-power FM stations implement HD Radio technology, primarily concentrated in urban markets. HD Radio provides CD-quality audio and enables stations to broadcast multiple channels on a single frequency.
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Listening: HD Radio requires HD-compatible receivers, available in many newer car stereos and home radio systems. Sound quality significantly exceeds standard FM/AM analog broadcasting.
Most Utah radio stations offer live streaming through their websites and smartphone apps, allowing listeners worldwide to tune in. Many stations also stream via third-party platforms including iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Radio.com, and myTuner Radio.
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Last updated on November 27, 2025