44°9′46″N 107°16′52″W / 44.16278°N 107.28111°W
| Frequency | 105.7 MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | 105.7 The Eagle |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits (simulcast of KCGL) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Legend Communications of Wyoming, LLC |
| KWOR, KKLX, KZMQ-FM, KZMQ (AM), KTAG, KCGL, KODI | |
| History | |
First air date | 2011 |
Former call signs | KGCL (2006–2008) KYTS (2008–2018) |
Former frequencies | 105.1 MHz (?-2010) 102.1 MHz (4/2010-6/2010) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 165979 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 75,000 watts |
| HAAT | 150 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°3′34″N 107°51′13″W / 44.05944°N 107.85361°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | KVGL Online |
KVGL (105.7 FM) is a radio station licensed to cover Manderson, Wyoming, United States. The station is currently owned by Legend Communications of Wyoming, LLC.[2][3]
History
[edit]The station was assigned the call letters KGCL on July 20, 2006. On June 10, 2008, the station changed its call sign to KYTS.[4]
The station was issued its license to cover on October 19, 2011. On November 19, 2014, it was announced that the station would be acquired by Legend Communications, sold by former owner Global News Consultants for $262,000, along with sister station KHRW 92.7 FM from Ranchester, Wyoming.[5] The purchase was consummated on February 9, 2015.
The station changed its call sign to the current KVGL on May 15, 2018. It began simulcasting KCGL.
KVGL is owned by Legend Communications of Wyoming, LLC, which is the state's largest chain of radio stations.[6] The station is managed under the company's regional umbrella, the Big Horn Radio Network.[7] Legend Communications operates over 20 stations and three FM translators across Wyoming communities including Cody, Worland, Sheridan, and Gillette.[8]
The company was co-founded by W. Lawrence "Larry" Patrick, a media industry veteran with a long career spanning five decades, including roles as a broadcaster, consultant, and media broker.[9] Patrick holds a Ph.D. degree in communications and management and a J.D. degree in law and has been involved in over $8 billion worth of media transactions throughout his career.[10]
Previous logo
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References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KVGL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KVGL Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "KYTS Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "KVGL Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "Legend to Acquire Wyoming Duo From Global News". Radio Online. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
- ^ "Legend Seeks FCC OK For Patrick Share Transfer". Radio & Television Business Report. June 11, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Larry Patrick Appointed to NAB Radio Board". National Association of Broadcasters. October 4, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Larry Patrick Aims for Solo Ownership of Legend Communications". Radio Ink. June 12, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Larry Patrick & Greg Guy Dissolve Patrick Communications Into Separate Brokerages". RadioInsight. October 9, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "W. Lawrence Patrick to receive honorary degree from UK". University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information. May 3, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 165979 (KVGL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KVGL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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