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.
Failed Promotional Event
[edit]On St. Patrick's day 1993, the morning DJ crew released hundreds of snakes into the town. This was an attempt to promote KKGL's new format. The idea was to get the listening audience to "drive out the snakes" in honor of St. Patrick. Unfortunately not enough people were tuned in that day. As a result it is now known as the worst example of introducing an invasive species in the Nampa Idaho area.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- 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.