Lake Mountain (Utah)
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Lake Mountain is a stretch of mountains that lie west of Utah Lake
in Utah County, Utah
. The small range extends 7 miles (11 km) from north to south. It serves several radio and television needs for the towns of Provo
, Orem
, American Fork
and almost all of Utah county. The highest point of the range is 7645 feet (2,330 m) above sea level. It is located approximately 11.9 miles (19 km) west of Provo.
94.9 FM
, a rock station, broadcasts from Lake Mountain. KKLV, formerly Country legends 107.5 and KKAT-FM, now K-LOVE
also has a transmitter on the mountain. KJMY
, a hot adult contemporary format radio station on 99.5 FM formerly had a translator known as K256AE, which is on 99.1 MHz from a tower on the mountain. The translator is now used as a rebroadcast of KNRS's HD-2 stream through a loophole in FCC rules. It is known as "Classic Country 99.1." KVFX
had a translator known as K284AI-FM. K284AI was on located 104.7 MHz. In order to make way for KYLZ, the station signed off the air.
Two Religious radio translators also call the mountain home. The first, K213CP (90.5 FM), retransmits programming from KLOV
, and is licensed to Pleasant Grove, Utah
. The second, K217CL (91.3 FM), carries programming from KYCC
, and is licensed to Provo.
exist on Lake Mountain. The most well known repeater is operated by the Utah Amateur Radio Club (UARC), first being coordinated in 1978. Numerous other stations share tower space with the repeaters above, all operating on different frequencies. A partial list is included below.
's, former analog broadcast on channel 16, which is owned by Paxson Salt Lake City License Inc carried programming from the Ion Television network from a tower on the mountain. Its tower was located on the northern flank of the mountain (pictured right). KUPX carries its digital television
signal on channel 29 from Farnsworth Peak
. KUTH
, Salt Lake City
's Univision
affiliate, broadcasts its digital broadcast from Lake Mountain on channel 32. K43JV, a lower power television translator, carries programming from 3ABN
. It broadcasts on channel 43. K49GD, channel 49, is a translator for KTMW
and carries a variety of programming. K49GD is licensed to Spanish Fork, Utah
.
KUTH recently filed an application with the FCC to move its transmitter to Farnsworth Peak
which would leave only lower powered television stations transmitting from the mountain. This move will allow KUTH to better serve the Wasatch Front
because of Farnsworth Peak's higher terrain.
Utah Lake
Utah Lake is a freshwater lake in the U.S. state of Utah. On the western side of Utah Valley, the lake is overlooked by Mount Timpanogos and Mount Nebo. The lake's only river outlet, the Jordan River, is a tributary of the Great Salt Lake and is highly regulated with pumps. Evaporation accounts...
in Utah County, Utah
Utah County, Utah
Utah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of 2000, the population was 368,536 and by 2008 was estimated at 530,837. It was named for the Spanish name for the Ute Indians. The county seat and largest city is Provo...
. The small range extends 7 miles (11 km) from north to south. It serves several radio and television needs for the towns of Provo
Provo, Utah
Provo is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located about south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the county seat of Utah County and lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south...
, Orem
Orem, Utah
Orem is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States, in the north-central part of the state. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is about south of Salt Lake City. Orem is one of the principal cities of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Utah and...
, American Fork
American Fork, Utah
American Fork is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States, at the foot of Mount Timpanogos in the Wasatch Range, north of Utah Lake. It is part of the Provo–Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 26,263 at the 2010 census, nearly a 20% growth since the 2000 census...
and almost all of Utah county. The highest point of the range is 7645 feet (2,330 m) above sea level. It is located approximately 11.9 miles (19 km) west of Provo.
Radio uses
Lake Mountain houses radio towers for several radio stations serving the general area. KHTBKHTB
KHTB is an active rock radio station broadcasting to Salt Lake City, Utah and the surrounding areas. KHTB broadcasts on 94.9 and currently identifies itself as 94.9 Z-Rock. It is owned and operated by Cumulus Media...
94.9 FM
Frequency modulation
In telecommunications and signal processing, frequency modulation conveys information over a carrier wave by varying its instantaneous frequency. This contrasts with amplitude modulation, in which the amplitude of the carrier is varied while its frequency remains constant...
, a rock station, broadcasts from Lake Mountain. KKLV, formerly Country legends 107.5 and KKAT-FM, now K-LOVE
K-LOVE
K-LOVE is a Contemporary Christian music radio programming service in the United States operated by the Educational Media Foundation. As of January 2011, K-LOVE's programming is carried on over 440 FM stations and translators in 45 states. K-LOVE claims an audience of 250,000 people each week via...
also has a transmitter on the mountain. KJMY
KJMY
KJMY, branded as My 99.5 is a Hot Adult Contemporary radio station broadcasting to the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The station, whose frequency is 99.5 MHz, is owned by Clear Channel Communications....
, a hot adult contemporary format radio station on 99.5 FM formerly had a translator known as K256AE, which is on 99.1 MHz from a tower on the mountain. The translator is now used as a rebroadcast of KNRS's HD-2 stream through a loophole in FCC rules. It is known as "Classic Country 99.1." KVFX
KVFX
KVFX, also known as VFX, is a Top 40 radio station broadcasting in the Logan- Salt Lake City-Ogden, Utah metropolitan area. It is owned by the Sun Valley Radio, Inc. KVFX-FM also broadcasts via translator in Salt Lake City, at 98.3 and Trementon at 98.3 MHz...
had a translator known as K284AI-FM. K284AI was on located 104.7 MHz. In order to make way for KYLZ, the station signed off the air.
Two Religious radio translators also call the mountain home. The first, K213CP (90.5 FM), retransmits programming from KLOV
K-LOVE
K-LOVE is a Contemporary Christian music radio programming service in the United States operated by the Educational Media Foundation. As of January 2011, K-LOVE's programming is carried on over 440 FM stations and translators in 45 states. K-LOVE claims an audience of 250,000 people each week via...
, and is licensed to Pleasant Grove, Utah
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Pleasant Grove, also known as "Utah's City of Trees", is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 33,798 at the 2008 census estimates.-History:...
. The second, K217CL (91.3 FM), carries programming from KYCC
KYCC
KYCC 90.1 FM, KCJH 89.1 FM and KYCI 90.5 FM are radio stations broadcasting a Christian music format. Licensed respectively to Stockton, California, Livingston, California, and Firebaugh, California, the stations are currently owned by Christian Life College. The station also has several satellites...
, and is licensed to Provo.
Amateur radio
Multiple repeaters for amateur radioAmateur radio
Amateur radio is the use of designated radio frequency spectrum for purposes of private recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communication...
exist on Lake Mountain. The most well known repeater is operated by the Utah Amateur Radio Club (UARC), first being coordinated in 1978. Numerous other stations share tower space with the repeaters above, all operating on different frequencies. A partial list is included below.
| Callsign | Output Frequency | Operator/Club | Area | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7SP | 146.760 MHz | Utah Amateur Radio Club (UARC) | North end | 30+ years in operation |
| K7UCS | 145.230 MHz | Utah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service Amateur Radio Emergency Service In the United States and Canada, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service is a corps of trained amateur radio operator volunteers organized to assist in public service and emergency communications... |
South end | |
| K7UCS | 147.280 MHz | Utah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service Amateur Radio Emergency Service In the United States and Canada, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service is a corps of trained amateur radio operator volunteers organized to assist in public service and emergency communications... |
South end | |
| N7PKI | 146.780 MHz | Individual | North end | |
| W7WJC | 224.420 MHz | Utah County Radio Club | North end | |
| KE7AU | 224.700 MHz | Individual | North end |
Television stations
Numerous high and low power television stations call Lake Mountain their home. KUPXKUPX
KUPX-TV is a full-service television station licensed to Provo, Utah and serving the Salt Lake City market. It is owned and operated by ION Media Networks, formerly Paxson Communications, and owners of the Ion Television network...
's, former analog broadcast on channel 16, which is owned by Paxson Salt Lake City License Inc carried programming from the Ion Television network from a tower on the mountain. Its tower was located on the northern flank of the mountain (pictured right). KUPX carries its digital television
Digital television
Digital television is the transmission of audio and video by digital signals, in contrast to the analog signals used by analog TV...
signal on channel 29 from Farnsworth Peak
Farnsworth Peak
Farnsworth Peak is a peak located on the northern end of the Oquirrh Mountain range, approximately south west of Salt Lake City, Utah. The mountain is named for Philo Farnsworth, the inventor of the first completely electronic television. It is used mainly for radio and television transmission,...
. KUTH
KUTH
KUTH-DT is a full-service television station in Provo, Utah, and serves as the Univision station for the Salt Lake City, Utah market. It broadcasts in digital on UHF channel 32. The station is network-owned, but was operated by Equity Media Holdings, with all programming and master control...
, Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197...
's Univision
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
affiliate, broadcasts its digital broadcast from Lake Mountain on channel 32. K43JV, a lower power television translator, carries programming from 3ABN
3ABN
Three Angels Broadcasting Network, or 3ABN for short, is a nonprofit, 24-hour television and radio network that primarily focuses on Christian and health-oriented programming...
. It broadcasts on channel 43. K49GD, channel 49, is a translator for KTMW
KTMW
KTMW is a full-service television station in Salt Lake City, Utah. KTMW broadcast locally in analog on UHF channel 20 until the official conversion to digital date on June 12, 2009, when they "flash cut" to digital on the same channel. KTMW is predominately a religious broadcaster with an...
and carries a variety of programming. K49GD is licensed to Spanish Fork, Utah
Spanish Fork, Utah
Spanish Fork is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 31,497 as of the 2008 census estimate.-History:Spanish Fork was settled by LDS pioneers in 1851...
.
KUTH recently filed an application with the FCC to move its transmitter to Farnsworth Peak
Farnsworth Peak
Farnsworth Peak is a peak located on the northern end of the Oquirrh Mountain range, approximately south west of Salt Lake City, Utah. The mountain is named for Philo Farnsworth, the inventor of the first completely electronic television. It is used mainly for radio and television transmission,...
which would leave only lower powered television stations transmitting from the mountain. This move will allow KUTH to better serve the Wasatch Front
Wasatch Front
The Wasatch Front is a metropolitan region in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Utah. It consists of a chain of cities and towns stretched along the Wasatch Range from approximately Santaquin in the south to Brigham City in the north...
because of Farnsworth Peak's higher terrain.