KQUA Update Spring 2026
by John Dyer V
As I write this article on the current status of KQUA radio station, it is clear that we – as a group, as a community, as a society, and as human beings – are all witnesses to incredible transformations occurring all around us. It is doubtful that any one of us [...]
KQUA Update Spring 2025
By John Dyer
To say that 2025 has
started off with a
gallop is an
understatement,
and here’s wishing
everyone peace,
safety, and
prosperity as we ride
along. Our most
critical Radio
Committee news
has already been
covered in other
What’s Up with KQUA Winter 2024
by John Dyer
As we move rapidly toward year’s end, we can look back at a busy and often surprising year that promises even more growth in 2025. Umpqua Watersheds and KQUA have participated in multiple events throughout 2024, including the annual River Appreciation Day, BrewFest, and Roseburg Pride events, as well as the Roseburg [...]
Turn on, tune in — do something!
installed a brand new battery backup and surge protector unit, guaranteeing uninterrupted power outage protection. Some of you are probably familiar with the somewhat[1]frequent local power interruptions… ‘Blues Ain’t Bad,’ ‘This Way Out’ join radio show catalogue Along with “Soundtrack Rhapsody” (hosted by [...]
THE WILDERNESS COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
The Wilderness Committee is in the early stages of developing a new radio show for KQUA, Umpqua Watersheds’ radio station, and we need your help.
Besides news about wilderness and conservation efforts in our communities, a core feature of each program will be what we’re calling “Tales from the Trail.”
Have you ever had an [...]
KQUA UPDATE
So many great things are happening at KQUA. We are set to reach large parts of the county, we are expanding our programming, and we have more great things in the works.
We are making some progress on getting KQUA up to full power. When KQUA reaches full power, it will [...]
KQUA has a new Android App!
Download it now from the Google Play Store
Don’t despair iPhone fans…an Apple app is coming soon!
KQUA Update Dec 2021
KQUA update…Patrick Schneider
It’s been a productive year for 99.7 KQUA. We have launched new programs, expanded our playlist, and have been working to improve our signal strength.
In the last year, 99.7 KQUA launched three new radio programs. President of Umpqua Watersheds, Janice Reid launched a music program called Earth in Tune [...]
KQUA Fundraiser
KQUA has made significant progress with a website, live365 listening App on Google Play, and new programming. We still have some needs for the station. Until the end of this month, we are holding a fundraiser to cover the costs associated with keeping KQUA on the air. Funds are needed to make the station more [...]
Coast Range Radio
We air the radio shows as well.
You can listen to past shows here.
Slow Ponies has a new album and will be in UV Magazine
A seven-piece all-woman band specializing in songs of the Silver Screen era, The Slow Ponies started singing together in 2004 although the members have been singing all their lives. Based in a rural area of western Oregon, this “cowgirl band” recreates the sweet harmonies, lively yodels, and spirited lyrics of cowboy music classics like “Ride, [...]
KQUA 99.7 Update
by Patrick Schneider
As of February, 99.7 KQUA has been broadcasting for three years. And what a three years it has been. We’ve gone from singing Irish Folk songs live on the air to creating a number of organic radio shows. Yet 99.7 KQUA is still a work in progress.
99.7 KQUA has created a [...]
Friends and Family night at McMenamins Roseburg Station
Join us for an evening of food and drinks where all of your purchases will help the KQUA radio station (99.7 FM).
From 5 pm until closing at McMenamins Roseburg Station, 50% of the purchases will help KQUA radio community radio station improve their services for live streaming of shows.
KQUA PSA opportunities
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Help keep KQUA alive and commercial free
99.7 KQUA is a low-power, non-commercial FM station on the air since the spring of 2017. The station is operated by passionate volunteers who spend time and skill on the operations. However, the cost of keeping KQUA on the air is growing. Among the many costs to operate a [...]
KQUA does underwriting!
$50 will get you one week of mentions on KQUA. Contact Patrick Schneider.
KQUA in the Spotlight
Our own Patrick Schneider was highlighted on the front of the UCC summer catalog.
Click here for a link to the schedule and the story.
Winter 2018
As 99.7 KQUA nears two years of age, our audience has grown significantly. An average listener reports that they listen to the station as much as 2-3 hours a day. The popularity of 99.7 KQUA is due to the airing of more music and less talk and advertisements. However, when we play a message on [...]
Fall 2018
Patrick Schneider
As 99.7 KQUA nears a year old, much progress has been made in developing and airing unique content. At the moment, 99.7 KQUA has 5 weekend specialty programs; 4 of which are locally produced and topics range from environmental talk to unique music programming. Other shows are in development.
Summer 2018
KQUA is seeking underwriters for the radio station. Do you have a business and desire to support the radio station of Umpqua Watersheds? Underwriting is a perfect way to both support Umpqua Watersheds and promote your business. Contact Patrick Schneider for more details.
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