What is KCMH and where can I find KCMH on the radio dial?
KCMH is a non-profit, non-commercial radio station that serves the Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri area. KCMH can be heard 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 91.5 FM (Mountain Home, AR), 92.7 FM (West Plaines, MO) or 94.9 FM (Marshall, AR).
What is Christian Broadcasting Group of Mtn. Home, Inc.?
Christian Broadcasting Group of Mtn. Home, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) (tax-exempt) non-profit organization. CBGMH was formed in 1981 with the purpose of starting KCMH FM. CBGMH is officially guided by a board of directors of Christians from the Ozark area. Anyone wishing to be a member of CBGMH may do so for a $10 yearly membership fee. Members of CBHMH have a voice and vote at the Annual Meeting held each year in November.
How can I help KCMH?
You can start out by praying for KCMH and by sharing what KCMH is doing with as many people as you can within the community you live in. You should encourage them to support KCMH financially in order to keep KCMH on the air and debt free. You can also arrange for KCMH to speak at your Church or community organization. KCMH is also looking for committed volunteers and supporters who can lend of their time to support KCMH activities and functions.
Is my financial contribution to KCMH tax-deducible?
Yes. KCMH is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and all contributions are recognized as tax-deducible by The United States Internal Revenue Service.
What is the cost to operate KCMH?
Month to month cost of operation is $15 per hour or $10,800 per month.
How can I become a sponsor of KCMH?
Call the business office to receive a sponsor package. Briefly, there are three levels of sponsorship - $40, $75, and $125 per month. Sponsors sign an agreement to contribute to KCMH for one year.
What is the difference between a sponsor and a contributor?
Sponsors wish to have their name mentioned on-the-air and contributors wish to be anonymous.
Is KCMH able to broadcast local preachers or church services?
KCMH does not air local church services for a variety of reasons:
1. Local church services are not orchestrated for use on-the-air.
2. KCMH wishes to be a positive force uniting Christians in God's work
3. KCMH want to remain nonpartisan/our choice is not to associate with any one church group.
4. KCMH does not have the staff, equipment, or insurance to support local on-location programming.
Will KCMH play requested songs?
No, we are unable to do that. All music (except for weekdays from 9 to 11 am) originates at Moody Broadcasting or other network providers.
Can KCMH do announcements for Churches and non-profit groups?
YES, fax, e-mail, mail or complete the Guest Book form at least two weeks prior to the event. We will gladly do a 30-second Public Service Announcement for your group. We are no longer able to take information for PSA's on the phone.
How can I get on KCMH's mailing list?
Best method: complete the Guest Book form, or call KCMH during normal business hours. If you don't get a hold of someone, simply leave a message with your name, address, and phone number.
What is a Translator?
A translator is a low-power broadcast facility which takes a signal from the primary station (KCMH, Mtn. Home) and re-broadcasts it on another frequency. For example, the translator receives on 91.5 FM and then sends it back out to the West Plains, MO on 92.7 FM and to Marshall, AR on 94.9 FM.