In the day we now live in, it seems that hearing the Word of God is rare. Many substitutes are offered from many pulpits across the land, but here at KNEO our mission is clear; impact society, never compromise the message of the Gospel, and be flexible with the methods used to get The Word out. Times change and so do people, but God's Word never changes!
There will be discontent even in our own ranks at times and some will want to challenge The Word and how it relates to today's world; however, here at KNEO, The Word stands firm and from that we will broadcast daily. We must make prayer our #1 priority and the study of The Bible the guide to accomplish the mission of Sky High Broadcasting.
The establishment of KNEO as an FM signal came through the efforts of several individuals and by the leadership of Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Neosho, Mo. Many different people with technical experience in radio and others stepping in as prayer warriors, were crucial in getting KNEO on its feet.
1986
KNEO became an official radio station and operated from Abundant Life Assembly of God Church on the 91.5fm frequency. It was broadcasted from a 70-foot tower at 380 watts. When KNEO began, the station was on air from 6am to 6pm every day. Bill Nichols became pastor of Abundant Life Church in 1987, and within 6 months, KNEO was on the airwaves full time.
1990
KNEO expanded its signal another 10-15 miles by renting a translator at 106.3fm.
1994
KNEO moved to its present location on Hwy 86, west of Neosho, and with the move KNEO changed it's signal to 91.7fm. KNEO began broadcasting with 2,760 watts of power from a 340 foot tower for 24 hours a day from a converted two car garage, covering a 35-mile radius.
2000
Mark and Sue Taylor founded Sky High Broadcasting Corporation, which today owns KNEO Radio.
2004
KNEO raised its power to 4,600 watts, now covering a 50-mile radius.
2008
KNEO was given the opportunity to expand its radio signal. KNEO's output power was increased to 14,000 watts and today covers a 65-mile radius in the Four State Area including approximately 650,000 people.
2017
KNEO constructed an approximate 2000 sq ft, 2 level add-on to house new office space, storm shelter, and storage. God blessed us with the funds and it was constructed debt free!
2021
In December of 2021, after many years of working at it, KNEO was finally able to get their new generator installed. It is a 100,000 kilowatt Generac designed to run the whole station in the event of a power outage. Part of our job is to inform the public during critical situations and severe weather events.
10827 Hwy 86 East
Neosho, Mo 64850
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Email: kneo@kneo.org
Phone: 417.451.5636
Fax: 417.451.1891
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