Welcome to the History of Idaho Broadcasting site.  Here, you are able able to search for and find gallery content, share content & a few stories, and be part of our community.  Whether you work (or worked) in media, or just watched and listened along, we think you'll enjoy exploring our continually evolving online library.  So click around.  Poke around. 

Then click the "upload" box at lower right on this page and share an aircheck or a reel or a spot or a story.  Photos, docs, any media is fair game as long as it's relatively SFW.   
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History of Idaho Broadcasting Foundation

Celebration of Life

Frank Aden Jr.

Vice President & Co-Founder of HIBF

🍕 FREE Pizza, Beer & Soft Drinks! 🍺
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Join us as we celebrate the life of Frank Aden Jr.—a true pioneer in Idaho broadcasting whose passion for preserving our media history touched everyone he met. Our program will be presented by Art Gregory, sharing stories and memories from Frank's remarkable journey.

When

Friday, February 27, 2026

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Where

Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill

415 East Parkcenter Blvd.

Boise, Idaho 83706

Aspen Room • (208) 429-0011

We'll Remember...

  • Borah High's Ham Radio Club days
  • His love of KFXD-TV & early Idaho TV
  • Groundbreaking Idaho broadcast research
  • Audio archives of KAID-TV & KIVI-TV
  • University of Oregon years
  • Career in Portland, Bend & Boise
  • Founding the HIBF with Art
  • A passion that never faded

Please RSVP

📱 Call/Text: (208) 761-1396✉️ MyHIBF@gmail.com

Space is limited to 49 guests in the Aspen Room. We hope to see you there!

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How to Use This Site

  • Stations – Explore Idaho radio & TV station histories (more being added over time).
  • Photos – Go to Galleries → Gallery Images to see historic photos. Use the search box there to find call letters, people, cities, and more. (It searches the entire image database.)
  • Back Corner – Try the “Be the Music Master!” game and listen to classic airchecks.
  • News & Social – Check these for Idaho broadcasting updates and stories.
  • Share Your Stuff – Use the upload area below to send photos, audio, or documents, or email Art@historyofidahobroadcasting.org.