Hear Classical 24 on WKMS HD-2, 92.5 FM Paducah and 105.1 FM Madisonville

WKMS offers you classical music 24 hours a day, with knowledgeable hosts and a surprisingly in-depth variety of great music on 91.3 WKMS HD-2, on 92.5 FM, Paducah, and 105.1 FM, Madisonville.

The WKMS Classical Music Channel em>also includes performances of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, our region’s noted ensemble recorded live in The Carson Center of Paducah.  These concerts, along with live performances from various venues on campus at Murray State and around the nation, are also featured as an ongoing series, On Stage, 7 p.m. Fridays on 91.3 FM WKMS, WKMS HD-1 and here on wkms.org.

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WKMS HD-2 is a continuous offering of Classical music hosted by knowledgeable announcers. We have also added Sunday Baroque, Performance Today and From the Top to the stream and we plan to place our future recordings of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra on WKMS HD-2. See more info below. Who hosts Classical 24? Get host biographies on the Classical 24 web site, here. Where can I find their playlists? Acquire playlists on the Classical 24 web site, here.

Broadcast Performances from Paducah Symphony Orchestra

Paducah Symphony Orchestra Live Performances in the Carson Center	Broadcast Performances on WKMS HD-1 and streaming online	Broadcast Performances on WKMS HD-2, also 92.5 Paducah, 105.1 Madisonville and streaming online
Sat. September 10, 2011 Opening Night Gala	Sun. September 18, 2011 @ 7 pm	Mon. September 19, 2011 @ 9 am Wed. September 21, 2011 @ Noon Fri. September 23, 2011 @ 7 pm
Sat. October 1, 2011 Music That Is Out Of This World	Sun. October 9, 2011 @ 7 pm	Mon. October 10, 2011 @ 9 am Wed. October 12, 2011 @ Noon Fri. October 14, 2011 @ 7 pm
Sat. November 5, 2011 What Did Beethoven Hear?	Sun. November 13, 2011 @ 7 pm	Mon. November 14 2011 @ 9 am Wed. November 16, 2011 @ Noon Fri. November 18, 2011 @ 7 pm
Sat. December 10, 2011 Home For Christmas	Sun. December 18, 2011 @ 7 pm	Mon. December 19, 2011 @ 9 am Wed. December 21, 2011 @ Noon Fri. December 23, 2011 @ 7 pm
Sat. February 18, 2012 Growing Up With Wolfgang	Sun. February 26, 2012 @ 7 pm	Mon. February 27, 2012 @ 9 am Wed. February 29, 2012 @ Noon Fri. March 2, 2012 @ 7 pm
Sat. March 17, 2012 Struggle And Triumph	Sun. March 25 2012 @ 7 pm	Mon. March 26, 2012 @ 9 am Wed. March 28, 2012 @ Noon Fri. March 30, 2012 @ 7 pm
Sat. April 21 2012 A Night At The Opera	Sun. April 29, 2012 @ 7 pm	Mon. April 30, 2012 @ 9 am Wed. May 2, 2012 @ Noon Fri. May 4, 2012 @ 7 pm

You can now listen to WKMS HD-2 on New Wave Channel 19 in Murray
Hear WKMS on Channel 19 in Murray at the following times:

Monday 7a.m.-8a.m. 8:30a.m.-11:30a.m. 1:30p.m.-6p.m. 8:30p.m.-9p.m. 9:30p.m.-6a.m. Tuesday 6a.m.-3p.m. 7p.m.-7:30p.m. 8:30p.m.-6a.m.

Wednesday 7a.m.-8a.m. 9:30a.m.-Noon 1:30p.m.-6p.m. 7p.m.-8p.m. 9:30p.m.-6a.m. Thursday 6a.m.-3p.m. 6p.m.-6:30p.m. 8p.m.-6a.m.

Friday 7a.m.-8p.m. 8:30p.m.-10:30p.m. 11p.m.-6a.m. Saturday 7a.m.-8a.m. 10a.m.-11:30a.m. 1:30p.m.-6p.m. 7p.m.-6a.m.

Sunday 6a.m.-9a.m. Noon-6:30p.m. 7p.m.-6a.m. *Times are subject to change due to New Wave Channel 19 programming

You can also listen to WKMS HD-2 on New Wave Channel 22 in Hopkinsville most days between 7 am and Midnight, occasionally pre-empted by other programming.

Some Questions and Answers about HD Radio

What is HD Radio?

HD Radio technology enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast their programs digitally. This technology does for radio what high definition does for TV – it makes it crystal-clear, bright, clean, and interference-free. HD Radio is a trademark name for iBiquity's in-band on-channel digital radio technology. Learn more at www.hdradios.com.

What are you doing for classical music listeners who cannot get the HD-2 Classical Music Service?

We’re working on converting our low-power translators in Paducah and Madisonville to air classical music. We’ve made listening to classical music at wkms.org easier with a one-click pop-up player. Additionally, New Wave Communications has agreed to air our classical music service on cable channels 19 in Murray and 22 in Hopkinsville.

What are you doing about making HD radios more available?

The Murray State University Bookstore has agreed to stock several desktop models in their Curris Center location. We’re encouraging listeners like you to ask retailers to carry HD receivers in your community. A great deal of information about HD radio models is at www.hdradios.com. Google HD radios for online shopping options. Also, check these company web sites: Radio Shack, Radiosophy, Sangeon, Accurian, iLuv, Sony, Cambridge Soundworks, JVC, Panasonic, Kenwood, Sanyo, Alpine, Eclipse.

Isn’t HD dead on arrival? Why is WKMS getting involved with it?

According to a recent article in the New York Times 2000 radio stations are now broadcasting in HD, 70 car models are available with built-in receivers at a time when Sirius-XM, the ailing satellite radio company, narrowly escaped having to file for bankruptcy. Unlike Satellite radio which requires a monthly subscription, HD radio transmission is free. So why do so few people know about it? One reason, according to David Pogue, is confusion. “It took years for the public to grasp satellite radio — and now we’re trying to sell people on yet another kind of radio.” Those and other start-up issues, notwithstanding, we believe HD Radio is a growth medium and has much potential for rural stations such as WKMS.