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.
KING FM Around the World
KING FM brings you five online channels to suit your every mood. Thank you for tuning in! Great Music. All Day.
Here's what people from around the globe are saying about KING FM and the music they love ... "I live in Jakarta, and no classical music program in my city. Bravo to you all. I am really really happy to find you." -- Riama, (Jakarta, Indonesia)
"As a Mozart nut I want to thank you for a wonderful day of music." -- John, KING FM Listener
"61 years old not retired yet so not too many hours to listen King FM as I'd like. The best radio around, keep it up and running. I wish you all a happy, healthy and wealthy 2010." -- Cesar, (Sao Paulo, Brazil) "Ever since I became aware of good music around me, I remember KING FM being there. It is a wonderful privilege to have this kind of spirit lifting and altering experience ... the calmness and expressiveness of classical music that you provide; help to keep our cool heads." -- Laura, KING FM Facebook Fan "Thanks for wonderful musics ... my heart is always with you" -- KING FM Listener, (Manisa, Turkey)
"Thank you, Thank you for playing so much of my favorite Impressionist music. Feeds my soul. Doesn't hurt that I was born on Ravel's birthday." -- Syra, KING FM Facebook Fan
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