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KVLP 101.5 - Visalia Local Power Visalia's Local Community Radio Station! Our astonishing ONE HUNDRED WATTS of stereo FM power offers Several of them are right here in Visalia.

KVLP is a non-commercial, educational FM broadcasting station, authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on 101.5 MHz. With one hundred watts (yes, like a light-bulb) and a fifty-five foot tall antenna, we expect to reach about six miles and up to 40,000 households. We applied to the FCC in May 2000, along with thousands of nonprofit organizations. UNIVERSAL LIFE CHURCH, FOODLINK F

OR TULARE COUNTY, and KIWANIS CLUB OF WEST VISALIA will be offering interesting and unique programming, as KVLP presents local information from truly local sources. A permit to construct the station was granted in October 2003, and a minor modification to the original conditions has been approved by the FCC in April 2004. The station began operating under automatic program test authority on February 26, 2005. KVLP-LP received its full eight-year license from the FCC on December 3, 2005. Many want to know what "format" we are, as if some corporate media giant from Texas or New York controls us all, including what we see and hear via our public airwaves. Simply put, we're too big to stop. We are the only Visalia station: not only our license, but our antenna, transmitter, underwriting supporters, and volunteers. We cannot be bought, sold, or traded. We are not "Little Fresno", we are in the midst of the Garden of Eden. How it all evolves depends quite a bit on you and your and your families, friends, and neighbors. When you listen, tell us what you think and what you'd like that isn't available elsewhere. And we'll be listening, too.sewhere.� And we'll be listening, too.

30/12/2018

Yesterday (12-29-18) the FCC was notified that KVLP-LP has suspended operations. Thanks for listening, y'all!

21/02/2017

Back on the streets again !! After more than a year of silence, KVLP-LP once more has all of its 100 watts hitting the airwaves.

Happy Solstice from the KVLP Radio Family!
22/12/2013

Happy Solstice from the KVLP Radio Family!

TMBGs new DVD/CD set Here Comes Science is at iTunes Amazon now! http://bit.ly/AmazonScience Directed by Hine Mizushima.

13/12/2013

Alabama Shakes performing "Be Mine" at the 2012 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards show, presented by Nissan. REGISTER NOW to attend the September 1...

An oldie but a goodie! Keep !
13/12/2013

An oldie but a goodie! Keep !

Everything you need to know about setting up a low-power FM broadcast station by Stephen Dunifer of Free Radio Berkeley. Video was made in 1996. Free Radio B...

KVLP 101.5 Visalia is proud to announce our new local underwriter: Visalia Republic Wireless! Thank YOU for supporting L...
12/12/2013

KVLP 101.5 Visalia is proud to announce our new local underwriter: Visalia Republic Wireless! Thank YOU for supporting LOCAL COMMUNITY RADIO!!! www.visaliarepublicwireless.com

Listen to KVLP 101.5 Visalia / KVLP Underwriters - Visalia Republic Wireless - www.visaliarepublicwireless.com | Explore the largest community of a...

10/10/2012

We now are left with no choice but to bring the matter into Superior Court, and await the (sometime mired-down) wheels of justice. We WILL prevail!

19/09/2012

The management of KVLP "Visalia Local Power" apologizes for the recent interruptions in on-air service. Starting out as a victim of the brutally hot summer temperatures, we then had intermittent (later fatal) equipment and power issues. Please hang with us, as we endeavor to resolve this without anyone getting hurt!

13/06/2012

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Rhode Island is joining the list of states that are decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of ma*****na, after Governor Chafee signed the measure into law Wednesday. The law, which takes effect April 1, 2013, says possessing an ounce or less will become a civil violation...

20/04/2012

KVLP has the greatest 4-20 music selection - NOW to SATURDAY am - Devil Went to Jamaica - Two Hits & The Joint Turned Brown - lotza Cheech&Chong - - - roll 'em if you got 'em!

20/03/2012

The Visalia Bike Project- St Patrick's Day Parade 2012 Music by Budam Song "The Bicycle"

Prior to the St. Patrick's Day Parade
18/03/2012

Prior to the St. Patrick's Day Parade

17/03/2012
13/03/2012

Saturday morn - brick park - for the glory!

Spread the word! This is a great family-friendly weekend event.
10/03/2012

Spread the word! This is a great family-friendly weekend event.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
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“TEAM- KVLP”, sponsored by 101.5-FM, has three unusual kinetic sculpture entries in the Visalia Bike Project, a participant in Downtown Visalia’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday March 17 at 11am. Sculptures are an innovative way to recycle discarded or abandoned bicycles.

“RUSTBUCKET” is a stretch or comfort style with two 26” mountain-bike wheels. Its pilot is ALAN PARKER, an avid Visalia distance cyclist. It incorporates 2 ladies’ frames, steel banana seat, saddle-horn derived from a springer-seat, and ape-hanger handlebars atop KVLP’s signature “Stem Extender”. The extremely long chain is supported by a 15-speed derailleur drive train.

“VAPORIZER” is a 5-passenger long-tail cargo style with a 16” coaster brake and a 20” front wheel in a 26” fork. Its pilot is 101.5’s Board Member JASON JONES, the team’s welder and co-conspirator. It includes a 16” starter bike-frame welded to a 24” ladies’ road frame, along with “scraper” wheel tape. The 2-bear banana seat is supported by a sissy bar fashioned from an aluminum crutch and a lawn chair. Two more dancing bears enjoy the “glide-ride” made from the other crutch. Gear clusters welded to KVLP’s signature “Stem Extender” have earned this sculpture the nickname of “Dancing Bear Nipples”.

“SPIN DOCTOR” is a 5-wheeled mechanical novelty bike. Its pilot is BILL BALSLEY, the station’s General Manager and the team’s project manager. A rim that rides atop the front tire drives its oscillating wheels. A 16” Disney Princess bike was the source of KVLP’s signature “Stem Extender” and the Spin Doctor’s backbone. The pilot is the original owner of the 1972 Firestone 3-speed. CDs from the radio station are glued and inserted into the spokes.

Contact: Bill Balsley, 697-5857, [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -“TEAM- KVLP”, sponsored by 101.5-FM, has three unusual ki...
10/03/2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
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“TEAM- KVLP”, sponsored by 101.5-FM, has three unusual kinetic sculpture entries in the Visalia Bike Project, a participant in Downtown Visalia’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday March 17 at 11am. Sculptures are an innovative way to recycle discarded or abandoned bicycles.

“RUSTBUCKET” is a stretch or comfort style with two 26” mountain-bike wheels. Its pilot is ALAN PARKER, an avid Visalia distance cyclist. It incorporates 2 ladies’ frames, steel banana seat, saddle-horn derived from a springer-seat, and ape-hanger handlebars atop KVLP’s signature “Stem Extender”. The extremely long chain is supported by a 15-speed derailleur drive train.

“VAPORIZER” is a 5-passenger long-tail cargo style with a 16” coaster brake and a 20” front wheel in a 26” fork. Its pilot is 101.5’s Board Member JASON JONES, the team’s welder and co-conspirator. It includes a 16” starter bike-frame welded to a 24” ladies’ road frame, along with “scraper” wheel tape. The 2-bear banana seat is supported by a sissy bar fashioned from an aluminum crutch and a lawn chair. Two more dancing bears enjoy the “glide-ride” made from the other crutch. Gear clusters welded to KVLP’s signature “Stem Extender” have earned this sculpture the nickname of “Dancing Bear Nipples”.

“SPIN DOCTOR” is a 5-wheeled mechanical novelty bike. Its pilot is BILL BALSLEY, the station’s General Manager and the team’s project manager. A rim that rides atop the front tire drives its oscillating wheels. A 16” Disney Princess bike was the source of KVLP’s signature “Stem Extender” and the Spin Doctor’s backbone. The pilot is the original owner of the 1972 Firestone 3-speed. CDs from the radio station are glued and inserted into the spokes.

Contact: Bill Balsley, 697-5857, [email protected]

El Diamante Key Club members
12/02/2012

El Diamante Key Club members

Fundraising Event - Kiwanis-sponsored Key Clubs from Tulare and Kings counties - all money supports Special Olympics

12/02/2012

see this at the "race" - Downtown Visalia - March 17 2012

29/07/2011
27/07/2011

the word (for 7-28-11) is NECTARINE // see yesterday's post for details

26/07/2011

Thursday Downtown - Visalia Certified Farmers Market - 5-8pm // we're out on the street corner, playing the same great music we always do // go green and fresh // if you bicycle to the market, come up to our table with your bike AND helmet for a chance to win an exclusive KVLP ball cap // just say the "secret word" we're announcing on-air!! // (((ps - we'll post the password here in fb tomorrow)))

Name that Genre...
25/05/2011

Name that Genre...

Ferraby Lionheart performs "Tickets to Crickets" live at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles, CA on November 10, 2009. http://www.ferrabylionheart.com/ http:/...

Ah, the French language. I mean, Freedom. Vive La Musique Du Liberte!
25/05/2011

Ah, the French language. I mean, Freedom. Vive La Musique Du Liberte!

1971

Kenny obviously was "not meant for glitter rock'n'roll." We suspect you weren't, either...
24/05/2011

Kenny obviously was "not meant for glitter rock'n'roll."
We suspect you weren't, either...

Kenny singing the Jimmy Buffett song.

23/05/2011

Thank you for taking our first ever KVLP listener survey!
Stay tuned for exciting updates as we implement your ideas and suggestions.

Even if you don't agree with his politics, you have to appreciate the Canadian Tuxedo Bob rocks in this live clip:
19/05/2011

Even if you don't agree with his politics, you have to appreciate the Canadian Tuxedo Bob rocks in this live clip:

Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up (Live)

Our long-time listeners will remember the early days...non-stop music from the "Garden of Eden"
27/09/2010

Our long-time listeners will remember the early days...

non-stop music from the "Garden of Eden"

See PART 2, linked as a 1236bigcat Other Videos, the sequel return to this Part 1 of now 2 to join for & to be& #39 ... Linked for my own PLAYLIST for parts 1...

"These little 100-watt stations are getting extra attention inWashington now, because of all the scrutiny the FCC has re...
26/09/2010

"These little 100-watt stations are getting extra attention in
Washington now, because of all the scrutiny the FCC has received about
corporate media consolidation and the lack of local content on the
air... It seems right that we should show them that we’re
too big to stop."

The LPFM microradio station licensing concept was
created in response to the spread of illegal pirate broadcasters, such
as portrayed in the Christian Slater movie, "Pump Up The Volume".

christian slater and samantha mathis.

BILL 'BAL(D)SLEY'By Lewis Griswold, The Fresno Bee (Friday August 4, 2006)Bill Balsley, 58, who started KVLP 101.5 FM lo...
26/09/2010

BILL 'BAL(D)SLEY'
By Lewis Griswold, The Fresno Bee (Friday August 4, 2006)
Bill Balsley, 58, who started KVLP 101.5 FM low power radio station in Visalia, got a buzz cut Tuesday while the 1960s anthem "Hair" played in the background. The self-described "old hippie" let his locks grow long as a gag after his high school class reunion. Then he raised money for charity by promising to lop it in return for donations. He raised a groovy $700 for the Miracle Mile of Quarters, a project of the Kiwanis Club to benefit Children's Hospital Central California.

26/09/2010

"We play more music, but that's not why you listen. KVLP - We're modestly and unassumingly better"

26/09/2010

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