KYXZ 107.9 FM Excellent Radio

United Way of San Luis Obispo County oversees local community radio station, KYXZ LP FM, a 100 watt, non-profit, Low Power Radio station in the South County. The call letters are KYXZ-LP and will reside at 107.9 FM on the radio dial. (That’s the very top of your dial!)

Excellent Radio (1995-98) was among the early pioneers of the movement to create a process by which communities could legally apply for positions on the publicly owned airwaves.  The station was created as a model that became an inspiration to many other communities throughout the United States.

In 1998 the Grover Beach City Council issued an official proclamation recognizing Excellent Radio for broadcasting City Council meetings for three years and providing...  
   • A forum for community members to discuss local issues”
   • A diverse cultural selection of musical entertainment”
   • Easy and convenient access to local government information”
   • Educating and entertaining members of the community”
    
Today through a coming together of groups like United Way, and friends and advocates for the local county libraries, the likelihood of successful community strengthening is huge! The new Excellent Radio will be dedicated to fostering….
   • Cross–Generational respect
   • Cultural Literacy 
   • Recognition of the Libraries as the centerpiece of the community (The Commons) 
   • Mentoring through United Way’s outreach programs of Health, Education and Income
    
This station will support strengthening and educating our community for years to come. What better gift for our children could we give today?
Studio is located in Grover Beach. The transmitter and antenna will be on the Nipomo Mesa overlooking the entire South County.

To find out more visit https://xllntradio.wixsite.com/kyxz

To make a donation, write a check to United Way or use this link and in the donor designation area select in “KYXZ LP FM Radio Station from the drop down list”.