## Broadcasting Across the Last Frontier: KCHU Radio, Valdez, Alaska
Imagine a radio station covering an area as vast as Ohio, yet serving a community smaller than most towns. That's the unique reality of KCHU 770 AM, broadcasting from the heart of Valdez, Alaska. Nestled amidst towering mountains and breathtaking glaciers, this non-commercial station plays a vital role in connecting residents across a region renowned for its rugged beauty and remote settlements.
KCHU isn't your typical small-town radio station. While its main transmitter operates on the AM band at 770 kHz, the station's reach extends far beyond what traditional AM signals can achieve. Through the power of two full-service FM stations and two translators, KCHU bridges the geographical gaps, ensuring that its diverse programming reaches a dispersed population of just over 10,000 across an area comparable to Ohio. This innovative approach allows KCHU to overcome the challenges of broadcasting in a landscape where vast wilderness and formidable terrain can limit signal propagation.
