We're your ultimate guide to adventure in Central Nevada.
Our mildly delightful antenna.
Nevada.FM is breaking new ground with a radio format that hasn't been done before. We’re an interactive station dedicated to uncovering the hidden stories of our desert landscape: stories that might be missed by anyone simply driving through on the highway. Our passion lies in sharing the tales that make this vast, rugged land come alive. Through a unique blend of narrative and music, we bring local legends, historical events, and quirky traditions directly to your ears.
How Are We Interactive? We are fully committed to making 100% of our content accessible. Both our regular programming and additional information are available through our automated text messaging system, ensuring that you never miss a beat.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, Nevada.FM is your trusted source for the latest and most comprehensive details about the area’s attractions, activities, and accommodations. Central Nevada offers something truly special for everyone, from its stunning natural beauty to the one-of-a-kind charm of our towns and ghost towns.
Located in downtown Tonopah, our solar-powered transmitter broadcasts on 103.3 MHz under the call letters KRXX, with repeaters in Goldfield on 90.1 FM and Hawthorne on 91.9 FM. (A special thank you to our partners who help make this possible!)
Whether you're discovering Central Nevada for the first time or rediscovering its hidden gems, Nevada.FM invites you to tune in for a journey of discovery and wonder. Tune in on 103.3 FM, 90.1 FM, or 91.9 FM, visit our website, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. Let the adventure begin!
Host / Owner / Strange Man
My name is Richard J. Dalton, and I’m absolutely obsessed with the Central Nevada Desert and Tonopah. I run this radio station not like a traditional station, but more like a blog with an FM transmitter. I hope you enjoy the Stories, Songs, and Secrets you hear on the air.
A little about me: For the past two decades, I've worked in public radio in Seattle. Currently, I manage a nationally syndicated radio program funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. I've produced approximately 20 full-length mix CDs and am primarily recognized as a nightclub and radio mix-show DJ. I've had the opportunity to DJ live with numerous artists I respect; I've even opened for Beyoncé and Lady Gaga.
I have accolades! I was named "Best Hope for High-School Freaks" in 2009 and "Best Club DJ" in 2011 by the alternative newspaper Seattle Weekly.
I also have a purple beard.
In 2021, I seized an opportunity when the FCC auctioned a commercial radio frequency in Tonopah. Intrigued by the town's eccentricity (including a clown-themed lodging establishment), I pursued and eventually won the license.
Seeking a permanent home for the station, I acquired 5 acres adjacent to downtown Tonopah through a distress sale. Over the next three years, I dedicated every spare moment and resource to constructing the station, now powered entirely by solar energy. We hit the air in 2024.
My affection for the Tonopah area has grown immensely over these years, captivated by its myriad curiosities and charm. After exploring various formats, Nevada.FM emerged as the chosen format, though I still harbor plans for an auxiliary channel for one of the others I developed.
My favorite things to do include getting coffee at the Belvada, hitting up the CNV Museum and watching the sunset from the valley overlook where the station is located. Oh, and spying interesting people who come to town to shoot Instagram content.
Looking ahead, I'm excited about making Tonopah my home. I'm about to start renovating one of the two cabins I recently acquired. Exploring the eccentric and delightful offerings of the Tonopah area has been a joyous journey in itself.