KVI

KVI
Broadcast areaSeattle–Tacoma metropolitan area
Frequency570 kHz
BrandingTalk Radio 570 KVI
Programming
FormatConservative talk radio
Affiliations24/7 News, Compass Media Networks, Radio America, Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
KNWN, KNWN-FM, KPLZ-FM
History
First air date
February 13, 1927 (1927-02-13)
Former frequencies
  • 875 kHz (1927)
  • 870 kHz (1927)
  • 1280 kHz (1927)
  • 1060 kHz (1928)
  • 760 kHz (1929–1932)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID35853
ClassB
Power5,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
47°25′19″N 122°25′44″W / 47.42194°N 122.42889°W / 47.42194; -122.42889
Repeater101.5 KPLZ-FM-HD3 (Seattle)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitekvi.com

KVI (570 AM) is a commercial radio station in Seattle, Washington, known as "News Talk 570 KVI". Owned by Lotus Communications, it airs a conservative talk radio format. The studios and offices are located with former sister station KOMO-TV at KOMO Plaza (formerly Fisher Plaza) in Seattle. KVI transmits a power of 5,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna, giving it a signal that extends from the Canada–United States border to Olympia. Its transmitter site is on Vashon Island, located roughly halfway between Seattle and Tacoma.