KPPV developed the first solar powered FM transmitter site atop Glassford Hill in 1986.
KPPV received commendations from the Small Business Administration as Innovative Advocates of the year for 1987 and special recognition by the US Secretary of Energy.
[citation needed] The station was assigned the KPPV call sign by the Federal Communications Commission on October 7, 1994.
[6] KPPV-HD2 broadcasts JACK FM (Adult hits) and by translator K234CF on 94.7 serving the Prescott Quad Cities and Cottonwood.
KPPV-HD3 broadcasts JUAN FM (Spanish format) and by translator K293DD on 106.5 serving the Prescott Quad Cities and Cottonwood.