Q: How can I listen to KWVA?
A: KWVA broadcasts live 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. If
you are in
the Eugene/Springfield area you should be able to receive the signal
at 88.1 on your FM radio dial. Anyone can listen live over the internet.
We have an MP3 stream here (pls format or m3u
format) and also a Real Audio stream.
For the MP3 stream, we recommend Winamp, iTunes,
or your MP3 player of choice. For the RealAudio stream you need the RealOne
Player or you can also try out the Media
Player Classic.
Q: What is the format?
A: KWVA plays everything! Or just about, we strive to play
things
that you do not hear elsewhere. Our DJs have an eclectic taste and
our programs vary from one extreme to the other. Our primary format
is musical, but we also play news every weeknight and talk shows
almost every day. Take a look at
our program schedule for more specifics.
Q: Does KWVA play just music?
A: No. We have three talk shows: Anarchy Hour on Tuesdays, Left
Out on Wednesdays, Inform Radio on Fridays and Quack Smack on Fridays.
We also air news twice a day: Democracy Now! Monday-Friday 7am-8am
and Free Speech Radio News Monday-Friday 6pm-6:30pm (followed by
campus produced news 6:30pm-7pm. See the schedule for
more details.
Q: Is KWVA a student radio station?
A: Yes! KWVA is student owned and operated. We are owned
by the
Associated Students of the University of Oregon. Community
members are also welcome to participate in station staff and DJ positions.
Q: Why am I receiving an error message when I try
to pull
up the KWVA Real Player webcast?
A: KWVA uses the University of Oregon network to broadcast
on-line, periodically the university computer system reboots and stops the
stream. We try to catch the problem immediately. If you run across this
problem, email the Chief Engineer.
Q: Who are the DJs?
A: KWVA DJs are students and community members in the
Eugene/Springfield area.
Q: How do I become a DJ?
A: Just stop by the station, or call, and pick up an application.
Q: Are there real DJs or computers playing the music?
A: Real people all the way...KWVA DJs produce all their
shows live,
even in the middle of the night.
A: No. DJ positions are volunteer positions only.
Q: Who keeps KWVA operating?
A: There are two groups that keep KWVA on the air, one
is the DJs and the
other are the Senior Staff members. For more information about staff
members, click on the Staff link.
Q: Do you have to be a student to be on KWVA?
A: No. KWVA is open to students and community members
alike. Students
are given preference because it is a student-owned station.
Q: What kind of news programming does KWVA broadcast?
A: We broadcast:
- Democracy Now!
Monday-Friday, 7am-8am
- Free Speech Radio News
Monday-Friday, 6pm-6:30pm
- Inform Radio
Mondays, 6:30pm
- Campus News
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30pm
- CounterSpin
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
- Quack Smack (Sports Talk)
Fridays, 6:30pm
Q: How do I contact KWVA?
A: Lots of ways…for general station contact,
use the information below
or refer to the staff page for specific contacts.
Email: kwva@uoregon.edu
KWVA Eugene, 88.1 FM
P.O. Box 3157
Eugene, Oregon 97403
Office: (541) 346-4091
Fax: (541) 346-0648
Request Line: (541)-346-0645
Q: Can I submit music to KWVA?
A: Yes. We are happy to accept any band demos or music
donations, just
send it to the above address.
Q: How do I follow-up on music submitted to KWVA?
A: Call the
station number and ask to speak to the Music Directors or
email the Music Director at kwva@uoregon.edu.
Q: I thought I just heard a bad word on the air, can
you really play
that?
A: Yes, and no. Between the hours of 10 PM and 6 AM,
we can broadcast
mature content.
