Digital Radio

Experience your favorite public radio programs in digital clarity.

On May 1st, 2004, KUOW became the first public radio station in our region to broadcast in HD Radio.

KUOW 94.9 FM Seattle broadcasts three digital channels:

KUOW1: Broadcasts current KUOW programming.
KUOW2: Broadcasts KXOT, an additional public service from KUOW serving the South Sound region.
KUOW3: Broadcasts BBC World Service.

KXOT 91.7 FM Tacoma broadcasts three digital channels:

KXOT1: Broadcasts current KXOT programming.
KXOT2: Broadcasts current KUOW programming.
KXOT3: Broadcasts World Radio Network.

KUOW 1340 AM Tumwater/Olympia is broadcast in one digital channel.

Just as HDTV provides television viewers with a crisp video image, HD Radio technology provides radio listeners with a stronger, cleaner signal than analog radio. When you listen to any KUOW service on a digital receiver, you will hear how clear your favorite programs sound--free from static, hiss, pops and fades. To learn more about HD Radio technology visit http://www.ibiquity.com/hd_radio.

KUOW broadcasting in HD Radio is better than digital satellite radio.

KUOW HD is near-CD quality — satellite radio quality varies on the feed.
KUOW HD is available to all listeners — satellite radio is a paid monthly subscription service.
KUOW HD offers local programming — satellite radio does not.

HD Radio receivers are available in stores now, read the HD Radio Buyer's Guide (PDF).

KUOW is proud to take a leadership role for this important service in the Puget Sound region. If you have any questions email us at: letters