For millenia, the electromagnetic spectrum between 530 and 1710 khz was speckled with static, until radio decided it was time to be discovered.   These pages and the stories on them, relayed through archived media, trace the breadcrumbs from Idaho's "other" pioneers to the broadcasters who are making future history one day at a time. ​It wasn't that long ago if you count by decades that our friend - and former Scripps VP/GM - Ken Ritchie boiled down this industry to two things.  "People and transmitters."  Well, this site starts there and then adds the color, perspective, and the fun that came with filling up 24 hour broadcast days with.  Something.  Because that's all you can do when your primary export is. Well.  Air.  There is a spot a lower right where you can upload anything that comes to mind.

But for now, it's okay to just look around. Click something!

Feature - 94.9 the River and Tim Johnstone's departure
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How to Use This Site

  • Stations – Explore Idaho radio & TV station histories (more being added over time).
  • Photos – Go to Galleries → Gallery Images to see historic photos. Use the search box there to find call letters, people, cities, and more. (It searches the entire image database.)
  • Back Corner – Try the “Be the Music Master!” game and listen to classic airchecks.
  • News & Social – Check these for Idaho broadcasting updates and stories.
  • Share Your Stuff – Use the upload area below to send photos, audio, or documents, or email Art@historyofidahobroadcasting.org.