Summary
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.
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| Broadcast area | Boise metropolitan area |
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| 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 | |
| Facility ID | 51212 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 48,000 watts |
| HAAT | 828 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | kkgl.com |
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 their call letters 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 letters were changed to KFML.
Oldies (1987-1991) edit
In 1987 the call letters were changed to KLCI and by 1989 the format was changed to oldies
Adult contemporary (1991-1994) edit
The format changed to adult contemporary by 1991.
Classic rock (1994-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” KKGL.
External links edit
- Official website
- KKGL in the FCC FM station database
- KKGL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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