There are a number of ways to listen
to the great music you hear on KING FM!
FM Radio
KING FM has been broadcasting locally at 98.1MHz on the FM dial since May 21, 1948. Our broadcast transmitter is located on West Tiger Mountain near Issaquah, WA (Latitude: 27, 30,16,21 N Longitude: 121,58,33, 5 W). Due to the area's hilly terrain, some radio receivers need additional antenna support:
For table or portable radios try re-positioning the radio or antenna orientation toward the KING FM transmitter location.
For home stereos that have a hookup for an external antenna there are several types of external antennas. An indoor Dipole antenna is very inexpensive (less than $5.00), and can be positioned on an interior wall in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. When horizontally mounted the broad side of the antenna should be directed towards the KING FM transmitter. Try moving the antenna around for a clearer signal. A set of TV rabbit ears also can work well as a simple dipole antenna.
Other antennas include powered plug-in models that provide greater reception gain as well as some signal amplification, and range between $15.00 and $50.00.
Internet
KING FM has been streaming on the Internet since December, 1995. Streaming media is a wonderful way to take great classical music to work, as the stream feeds are available on your computer via an Internet connection. You can listen to KING FM with the Windows Media player on a 32kbps (kilo bit per second) stream - or with the Abacast plug-in module on a 64kbps stream. Both the Windows Media player and the Abacast plug-in are available as a free download. Click here to begin streaming KING FM right now.
Cable Television
KING FM is now being offered in digital quality throughout most of Western Washington by Comcast Cable. If you subscribe to Comcast Digital Cable - you're already good to go! Tune your Digital Cable Set-Top Box to digital channel 986, and you can listen to great classical music through your television. And with a simple audio connection from your digital set-top box to your home stereo amplifier - KING FM never sounded so good. This is especially true for listeners residing away from the Seattle area, or in those hilly, reception-challenged areas. If you do not currently subscribe to digital cable, a set-top box can be leased for about $1 per month. Click here to find out if KING FM is available on your cable television system.
High Definition
KING FM is broadcasting locally in glorious CD quality, high definition digital radio. HD digital radio is the most significant advancement in radio broadcasting since the introduction of FM stereo more than 50 years ago. HD Radio technology enables KING FM to broadcast our programs digitally - while providing a tremendous technological leap from our current analog broadcast. Click here to find out more about high definition radio.
Transform your day with a fresh start and clear perspective! Tune into the KING FM Evergreen Channel, our new classical music refuge, online and on HD radio. Take a deep breath and relax. Couldn't you use a walk in the woods through music?
Here's what people are saying about our KING FM Evergreen Channel...
"Thank you King FM for your beautiful music online! I am absolutely in LOVE with your KING FM Evergreen Channel, and my husband and I listen to your regular 98.1 King FM while making dinner together. My only wish is that I lived in Seattle so that I could listen on my drive to and from work and school." -- KING FM Online Listener (Atlanta, GA)
"Currently studying for LSAT exam! Thank you SO much for playing a constant stream of fantastic, relaxing, non-distracting classical music!!" -- Genevieve, KING FM Listener
"Thank you for the Evergreen channel on the web. The beautiful classical music played there is vitamins for the soul." -- Steven, KING FM Listener
"This week I started listen to KING Evergreen. Whoever is choosing this music gets my deep gratitude and 4 stars. I write to you from deep in the Western Hungarian woods ... Good day to you, beautiful music makers! "
-- Bruce, KING FM Online Listener (Hungary)
Find out what everyone is talking about - Listen to KING FM Evergreen Channel now!
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