KKGL

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KKGL
KKGL-FM.png
Broadcast area Boise metropolitan area
Frequency 96.9 MHz
Branding96.9 The Eagle
Programming
Format Classic rock
Affiliations Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
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

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.

Contents

History

Top 40 (1977-1982)

The station signed on the air in February 1977 as KUUZ with a top 40 format.

MOR (1982-198?)

In 1982 the station changed their call letters to KBNY and aired a middle-of-the-road (MOR) format.

Adult contemporary (198?-1987)

The station later switched to an adult contemporary format. In 1986, the call letters were changed to KFML.

Oldies (1987-1991)

In 1987 the call letters were changed to KLCI and by 1989 the format was changed to oldies

Adult contemporary (1991-1994)

The format changed to adult contemporary by 1991.

Classic rock (1994-present)

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.

Coordinates: 43°45′22″N116°05′56″W / 43.756°N 116.099°W / 43.756; -116.099

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