KUAZ

KUAZ and KUAZ-FM
Tucson, Arizona; United States;
Broadcast area	Tucson metropolitan area
Frequencies	KUAZ: 1550 kHz; KUAZ-FM: 89.1 MHz (HD Radio);
Programming
Format	Public radio
Affiliations	National Public Radio; Public Radio Exchange;
Ownership
Owner	University of Arizona; (Arizona Board of Regents);
Sister stations	KUAT-FM; KUAT-TV;
History
First air date	KUAZ: June 26, 1961; KUAZ-FM: April 27, 1992;
Former call signs	KUAZ: KFIF (1961–1968); KUAT (1968–2000); ;
Call sign meaning	University of Arizona
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	KUAZ: 2723; KUAZ-FM: 3383;
Class	KUAZ: D; KUAZ-FM: A;
Power	KUAZ: 50,000 watts (day);
ERP	KUAZ-FM: 1,600 watts;
HAAT	KUAZ-FM: 187.0 meters (613.5 ft);
Transmitter coordinates	KUAZ: 32°22′21″N 111°5′52″W / 32.37250°N 111.09778°W; KUAZ-FM: 32°12′53″N 111°0′21″W / 32.21472°N 111.00583°W;
Links
Public license information	KUAZ: Public file; LMS; ; KUAZ-FM: Public file; LMS; ;
Webcast	Listen live
Website	radio.azpm.org/kuaz/

KUAZ and KUAZ-FM are public radio stations in Tucson, Arizona, owned by the University of Arizona. KUAZ transmits on 1550 kHz on the AM dial, and KUAZ-FM is at 89.1 MHz on the FM dial. The stations simulcast a radio format of news and information, as a member of National Public Radio. KUAZ-AM-FM carry such popular NPR shows as All Things Considered, Morning Edition, 1A and Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

KUAZ's transmitter is located in Marana, while KUAZ-FM's transmitter is located in Tucson. Programming is also heard on KUAS-FM at 88.9 MHz in Sierra Vista, as well as three low-power FM translators that fill in service gaps around Tucson and Southeastern Arizona.