Yes, the rumors are true. The FCC has approved the FINAL paperwork for KFAI to convert its two frequencies (90.3/106.7FM) to digital and increase power at 90.3FM from 30 to 900 watts.

What This Means for Listeners

Now that the project is completed, KFAI's 900 watt directional antenna on top of the IDS Tower will significantly increase coverage at 90.3 FM to the east and southeast of Minneapolis. Theoretically, listeners should be able to pick up 90.3FM as far as Hastings. Signal coverage should also increase somewhat to the west, northwest, north and northeast of Minneapolis, though not as significantly as to the east and southeast. Take a look at the attached map. If you live in the bright red areas, you should be receiving KFAI in the expanded coverage area here

The digital conversion project will also affect KFAI’s translator at 106.7FM. Due to old and failing equipment, the 106.7FM translator is currently sending out a signal at 70% power. The conversion project will have a new digital translator installed in St. Paul that will return it to 100% of its regulated power. So if you are having trouble hearing us in St. Paul, you will soon be able to hear us clearly on both frequencies!

KFAI would like to hear from you to learn if you're hearing the 90.3FM signal better, the same or worse. Please call 612.341.3144, ext.33 to leave your report on KFAI's new signal coverage. When leaving your message, be sure to include the exact address and zip code of the location from which you're listening to KFAI. We look forward to hearing from you!