The FCC has approved a large upgrade for VCY America’s KVCI/89.7 (Montezuma).
KVCI currently transmits with 3.1kW/103m (class A) and has received a construction permit to move its transmitter to a site near Bussey, using 100kW/151m (class C1). The upgrade will give KVCI a strong signal to Knoxville, Pella, and Oskaloosa and a rimshot signal to Newton.
Des Moines would be just outside of its protected coverage area, and a translator is already using the frequency in the capital city.
KVCI had applied for identical facilities in 2017, but the FCC dismissed the application the following year for failure to prosecute.
VCY is a Milwaukee-based Christian and talk network.
This story was originally posted on June 12 and updated with news of FCC approval on July 9.