KUFO

KUFO
Broadcast areaPortland metropolitan area
Frequency970 kHz
BrandingFreedom 970
Programming
FormatTalk
NetworkFox News Radio
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
April 12, 1922 (1922-04-12)
Former call signs
  • KQP (1922–1926)
  • KOIN (1926–1977)
  • KYTE (1977–1990)
  • KESI (1990–1991)
  • KBBT (1991–1996)
  • KUPL (1996–2001)
  • KUFO (2001–2002)
  • KUPL (2002–2005)
  • KCMD (2005–2010)
  • KXFD (2010–2011)
Former frequencies
  • 1208.8 kHz (1925)
  • 1414.1 kHz (1925)
  • 1309.1 kHz (1925–1926)
  • 1410 kHz (1926)
  • 939.8 kHz (1926–1927)
  • 940 kHz (1927–1941)
Call sign meaning
Previously used on KUFO (101.1 FM)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID26926
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
45°30′55.4″N 122°44′0.4″W / 45.515389°N 122.733444°W / 45.515389; -122.733444
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.freedom970.com

KUFO (970 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Portland, Oregon. The station, owned by Alpha Media, calls itself "Freedom 970" and airs a conservative talk radio format. KUFO's offices and studios are on Southwest 5th Avenue in Portland, while the transmitter is located in Portland's West Hills.