KKGL
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| Broadcast area | Boise metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 96.9 MHz |
| Branding | 96.9 The Eagle |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Affiliations | Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KBOI, KBOI-FM, KIZN, KQFC, KTIK | |
| History | |
First air date | February 1977 (as KUUZ) |
Former call signs | KUUZ (1977–1982) KBNY (1982–1986) KFML (1986–1987) KLCI (1987–1997) |
Call sign meaning | K K EaGLe |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 51212 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 48,000 watts |
| HAAT | 828 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | kkgl.com |
KKGL (96.9 FM, "The Eagle") is a commercial radio station located in Nampa, Idaho that serves the Boise area. KKGL airs a classic rock format. This station is also an affiliate for the Bob and Tom Show.
History[edit]
Top 40 (1977–1982)[edit]
The station signed on the air in February 1977 as KUUZ with a top 40 format.
MOR (1982-198?)[edit]
In 1982 the station changed callsigns to KBNY and aired a middle-of-the-road (MOR) format.
Adult Contemporary (198?-1987)[edit]
The station later switched to an adult contemporary format. In 1986, the call sign was changed to KFML.
Oldies & Adult Rock (1987-1992)[edit]
In 1987, the call sign was changed to KLCI and by 1989 the format was adult rock with "Boise's New...Rock 97" as branding.
Classic Rock (1993-present)[edit]
KLCI switched to playing only classics as “Classic Rock 97” by 1993. In the mid-1990s, KLCI rebranded as “B96.9, Boise’s Best Rock”. In 1997, the station changed its name to “96.9 The Eagle”, along with changing call signs to KKGL.
External links[edit]
- Facility details for Facility ID 51212 (KKGL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KKGL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
43°45′22″N 116°05′56″W / 43.756°N 116.099°W
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- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KKGL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.