Contact: Rachel Launius, Bott Radio Network, 913-642-7770
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 28, 2010 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Monday, December 27, Bott Radio Network expanded its FM coverage in Jefferson City, Columbia and all across Mid-Missouri with a major power increase from 18,000 watts to 50,000 watts at 89.9 FM. That's an increase of almost three times the power. This new, powerful 50,000 watt broadcast signal expands the 89.9 FM listening area to cover more than half a million people with BRN's format of Quality Bible Teaching, Christian News and Information, 24 hours a day.
BRN President/CEO Rich Bott noted, "For nearly 50 years, Bott Radio Network has served families with Quality Bible Teaching and Christian News and Information. We are excited about expanding our FM coverage in the Jefferson City and Columbia area. At 89.9 FM, this new powerful signal will help more people to grow in their faith and to know what's happening in the world around them, from a Biblical perspective."
In addition to Jefferson City/Columbia, BRN serves the state of Missouri with 38 radio stations, including the cities of St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Branson, Independence, St. Joseph, Maryville, Kirksville, Richmond, Lexington, Rolla, Cuba, Stover, Cole Camp, Sunrise Beach, Camdenton, Lebanon, Monett, Neosho, Mt. Vernon, Carthage, Kimberling City, Osceola, Hermitage, Stockton, Rockaway Beach, Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Scott City, Oran, and Poplar Bluff.
With headquarters in Kansas City, Bott Radio Network is recognized as a national leader in Christian broadcasting. For more than 48 years, Bott Radio Network has featured America's finest Bible teachers and Christian news and information programs to help people grow in the Lord and apply their faith in their daily lives. Bott Radio Network stretches across the United States from California to Tennessee, with a focus on the heart of America.
Time magazine listed several of BRN's talk show hosts among the nation's 25 most influential evangelicals, including Billy Graham, Richard Land, Jay Sekulow, and Chuck Colson. BRN also features broadcasts by Adrian Rogers, Phyllis Schlafly, Chuck Swindoll, June Hunt, Charles Stanley, and many other national Christian leaders, as well as local organizations such as the Missouri Family Policy Council.
Founded in Kansas City in 1962, Bott Radio Network currently broadcasts its format of Quality Bible Teaching with Christian News and Information on 83 radio stations, reaching into fifteen states with a combined coverage area of 40 million people. BRN also is heard nationwide on SkyAngel Channel 202, worldwide online at bottradionetwork.com, and on the iPhone and Blackberry with Radiolicious and iTunes. You can find Bott Radio Network on Facebook at facebook.com/bottradionetwork and follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/bottradio.
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