Humpy Peak
Humpy Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 10,875 ft (3,315 m) NAVD 88[1] |
Prominence | 9,800 feet (2,987 m)[2] |
Coordinates | 40°52′12″N 111°00′01″W / 40.870054097°N 111.000366967°W[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Summit County, Utah, U.S. |
Parent range | Uinta Mountains |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike or private road. |
Humpy Peak is a peak located in the Uinta Mountain Range in northern Utah. It is approximately 27.56 miles (44 km) south of Evanston, Wyoming and 21.29 miles (34 km) east of Coalville, Utah. The summit has an elevation of 10,875 feet (3,315 m).[2]
Telecommunications tower
Telecommunications and radio broadcasting occupy the mountains summit. It has a single tower near the summit that broadcasts a variety of signals to the surrounding area. The Utah Communications Agency Network (UCAN) operates a transmitter at the location.[3] The United States Forest Service also operates a transmitter on the mountain.[4]
Radio stations
The following
Call sign | Frequency | Format |
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KZNS-FM | 97.5 | Sports |
KYMV | 100.7 | Adult hits |
KNAH | 101.5 | Classic country |
KDUT | 102.3 | Regional Mexican |
KLO-FM | 103.1 | Classic alternative rock |
KNIV | 104.7 | Regional Mexican |
KBMG | 106.3 | Spanish Contemporary |
KEGH | 107.1 | Regional Mexican |
KUMT | 107.9 | Talk |
FM stations use Humpy Peak as a transmitter location primarily because of a terrain shadow of nearby
Geology
Humpy Peak is located on the northwestern flank of the Uinta Mountain range in central Summit County. Geology of the peak is common with Uinta Mountain range as well. The peak is accessible via a road on private property, that begins at Utah State Route 150. The peak is 12.74 miles (21 km) from the Mirror Lake recreation site. Because of its height, and the terrain shadow the Wasatch Range provides, Humpy was likely chosen because signals from the peak cover a significant distance, well into Wyoming. This provides Evanston and surrounding communities in southwestern Wyoming with more radio stations. Stations on the peak often can be received as far northeast as Green River, Wyoming.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Windy". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ^ a b "Humpy Peak, Utah". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ^ Radio Reference - Scanner Frequency Database
- ^ Summit County (UT) - RadioReference
- ^ The Big Trip 2007, part IV: East to Park City and Wyoming - Fybush.com
- ^ Radio stations in Coalville, Utah (Using this as a guide for the stations on Humpy)
- ^ KLO-FM Radio Station Information
- ^ Green River FM DX