ESTES PARK - Radio station KUNC in Greeley has begun broadcasting in Estes Park under a new radio station license and new translator at 90.7 FM.

The new station, operating as KENC, began broadcasting at noon on July 12.

The new translator will provide increased signal strength and protection from interference that has impacted reception in the area, according to a statement issued by KUNC. The radio station has served Estes Park since 1987 at 90.9 FM. 

"The new signal is just a step down the dial, but will be a big step up in terms of our signal quality," said Neil Best, president and chief executive of KUNC.

KENC will be rebroadcasting the same National Public Radio shows and locally produced music programming that KUNC offers along the Front Range, from its main studio in Greeley.

KUNC serves listeners along the Front Range, as well as Boulder, Breckenridge, Buena Vista, Eagle, Estes Park, Golden and west Denver, Grand County, Holyoke, Julesburg, Leadville, Morgan County, North Park, Steamboat Springs, Sterling, Vail, Wray and Yuma.