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 (2,717 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | kkgl.com |
KKGL (96.9 FM, "The Eagle") is a commercial radio station licensed to Nampa, Idaho, and that serving the Boise metropolitan area. It is owned by Cumulus Media and it airs a classic rock format. It carries the syndicated Bob and Tom Show from Indianapolis in morning drive time. The studios and offices are on West Bannock Street in downtown Boise.
KKGL has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 48,000 watts. The transmitter is off Shafer Butte Road in Robie Creek, amid the towers for other Boise-area FM and TV stations.[2]
History
[edit]Top 40 (1977–1982)
[edit]The station signed on the air in February 1977.[3] The original call sign was KUUZ. It had an automated Top 40 format. It was co-owned with 1340 KAIN with studios on 5th Street South in Nampa.
MOR (1982-198?)
[edit]In 1982 the station changed its 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 sign was changed to KFML.
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 classic rock as “Classic Rock 97” by 1993. In the mid-1990s, KLCI rebranded as “B96.9, Boise’s Best Rock” with mostly classics and a few current adult-appeal titles. In 1997, the station changed its name to “96.9 The Eagle”, along with changing its call sign to KKGL.
Failed Promotional Event
[edit]On St. Patrick's Day 1993, the morning crew released hundreds of snakes into the town. This was an attempt to promote the station with the holiday. 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 area.
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KKGL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/KKGL
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1979 page C-61. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
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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