KHOW (630 AM), branded Talk Radio 630 KHOW, is a commercial talk radio station licensed to Denver, Colorado. Its programming combines local and nationally syndicated talk shows, and the station serves the Denver metropolitan area. It is owned by iHeartMedia; the station’s studios are in Denver and its transmitter is in Thornton.
History
KHOW began broadcasting on September 2, 1925, as KFXF, licensed to Pikes Peak Broadcasting Company in Colorado Springs under principal owner William Duncan Pyle. It moved to Denver in 1927. The call sign changed to KVOD (“Voice of Denver”) in July 1934 and to KHOW on July 27, 1958. During the late 1970s, KHOW became known for personality-led talk programming, including Alan Berg’s on-air show, which began in 1978. The station later developed into a news and talk outlet with a mix of local and syndicated hosts.
Ownership
- 1925–early ownership period: Pikes Peak Broadcasting Company, with William Duncan Pyle as principal owner. Later early ownership dates are not fully established in the sources consulted.
- By 1996: Noble Broadcast Group, which owned KHOW before Jacor’s acquisition of Noble.
- 1996–1999: Jacor Communications.
- 1999–2014: Clear Channel Communications, after its acquisition of Jacor.
- 2014–present: iHeartMedia, following Clear Channel’s corporate rebranding.
Technical information
- Frequency: 630 kHz AM
- Transmitter power: 5,000 watts, day and night
- FCC facility ID: 48962
- Licensee: iHM Licenses, LLC
- Official website: khow.iheart.com
Studio locations
Former: KHOW’s predecessor KFXF was licensed in 1925 to Pikes Peak Broadcasting at 226 Hagerman Building, Colorado Springs; that is a recorded business address, not independently verified as the studio. The Denver station later shared facilities at 1380 Lawrence Street with KOA/KOAQ before iHeart’s cluster move. Current: 4695 S. Monaco Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80237.
Address sources: Wikipedia, “KHOW”; Radio World, “Clear Channel Denver”; Colorado Broadcasters Association, KHOW-AM; KHOW official contact page.
Sources: Wikipedia, “KHOW” (station history and ownership summary); Talk Radio 630 KHOW official website; FCCInfo, facility 48962 (licensed technical data).
Awards & Recognitions
Documented awards, honors, and finalist or nomination recognition associated with this station or broadcaster.
- 2025WinnerColorado Broadcasters Association Awards of ExcellenceBest News/Talk Show Host or TeamRyan Schuiling2025 Metro Market Radio results
- 2013Certificate of MeritColorado Broadcasters Association Awards of ExcellenceBest Station Sponsored Community EventThe Tennyson Center2013 Certificates of Merit
- 2006FinalistNational Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio AwardsLarge Market Personality of the YearPeter Boyles, KHOW-AM Denver2006 Marconi finalists
FROM THE TIMELINE
Moments in KHOW-AM History
KVOD 630 becomes KHOW
On July 27, 1958, Denver's 630 AM changed its call letters from KVOD to KHOW, establishing one of Denver radio's longest-lived call signs.
1969: Hal Moore moves to KHOW-AM
1969 — In 1969, Moore moved to KHOW-AM , where he also served as program director.
Hal Moore and Charley Martin team up on KHOW mornings
In 1976, Hal Moore and Charley Martin became the morning team on KHOW. Hal & Charley became one of Denver radio's best-known personality pairings and remained a major presence on the station for nearly two decades.
KHOW shifts to all-talk
In 1995, KHOW 630 moved from its longtime personality-driven adult contemporary/MOR approach to an all-talk format. The change ended the station's music-centered era.
1995: Charley Martin leaves KHOW-AM
1995 — The partnership lasted 19 years, ending when Martin left KHOW-AM in 1995.
Seven Denver stations consolidate into a new Tech Center complex
Jacor began planning a consolidated Denver Tech Center facility in October 1998 for KOA, KHOW, KTLK, KHIH, KRFX, KBPI and KTCL. The old studio lease expired in September 1999, creating a firm construction deadline. During the project, Clear Channel acquired Jacor.
2012: Michael Brown joins KHOW-AM
2012 — In 2012 he joined David Sirota on KHOW-AM for Sirota-Brown , an afternoon program pairing conservative and progressive viewpoints.
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