KDJF-FM Ester / Fairbanks, AK

KDJF-FM is a new FM Construction Permit licensed to Ester, AK (apart of the Fairbanks MSA) on 93.7 FM. This is a new grant as of April 2005 and there is two and a half years left to build the license.

KDJF is licensed in Ester, hung on Ester Dome Mountain (14 miles outside of Fairbanks) and has city grade coverage over Fairbanks, AK. KDJF has an upgrade approved for 100 kW. Definitive site has been found and a 300 foot tower has been purchased to go along with the sale.

Fairbanks, AK statistics:

Population (2000): 30,224, (July 2004 Est): 30,435 (+0.7% change)
Males: 15,501 (51.3%), Females: 14,723 (48.7%)
Elevation: 440 feet
Land area: 31.9 square miles
Zip codes: 99701, 99709, 99712, 99775.
Median resident age: 27.6 years
Median household income: $40,577 (year 2000)
Median house value: $126,400 (year 2000)

Fairbanks, AK is a fun community where winter sports and community events are always happening, especially the winter months, from concerts at the civic center to dog sledding and ice skating competitions.

Colleges / universities with over 2000 students near Fairbanks:

· University of Alaska Anchorage (about 289 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 9,453)
· Peninsula College (about 2038 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,374)
· Western Washington University (about 2067 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 11,889)
· Whatcom Community College (about 2069 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 2,656)
· Skagit Valley College (about 2087 miles; Mt. Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,420)
· Olympic College (about 2103 miles; Bremerton, WA; FT enrollment: 3,889)
· Evergreen State College (about 2103 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 3,749)

Area’s of interest in Fairbank: Chena River Campground Cemeteries: Clay Street Cemetery, Birch Hill Cemetery Lake: Monterey Lake Creeks: Clear Creek, Columbia Creek, Isabella Creek, Wigwam Creek Parks in Fairbanks include: Alaskaland, Glass Park, Kiwanis Park, Bentley Park, Growden Memorial Park

Delta Junction, AK statistics:

Population (year 2000): 840, (July 2004 Est): 824 (-1.9% change)
Males: 444 (52.9%), Females: 396 (47.1%)
Elevation: 1175 feet
Land area: 17.3 square miles
Zip code: 99737
Median resident age: 36.0 years
Median household income: $43,500 (year 2000)
Median house value: $92,800 (year 2000)

Mining, agriculture, transportation and technology are the main four growth areas of the region, along with Military, FT. Wainwright, Alaska.

Fairbanks has the good fortune to have two military bases in close proximity. Adjacent to the City is Fort Wainwright, Alaska (FWA) which is home to the largest separate brigade in the U.S. Army, the 172nd Infantry Brigade (Sep) and echelons above brigade. The 2003 military population at FWA is 4,490. There are 3,862 active army family members. Additionally, there are 877 Department of Defense (DOD) civilians and 418 non-DOD civilians employed on post. The U.S. Army contributes 7,429 citizens to the total population of the Fairbanks area. The Army payroll exceeds $154 million annually. Also, over 2,000 Army retirees make the area their home. Total economic impact to the Greater Fairbanks Community - $229.8 million annually.

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