KKXL-FM

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KKXL-FM
Broadcast area Greater Grand Forks
Frequency 92.9 MHz
RDS XL93 GRAND FORKS
BrandingXL93
Programming
Format Contemporary hit radio
Affiliations Premiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
December 23, 1974;50 years ago (1974-12-23)
Former call signs
  • KKXL-FM (1974–1975)
  • KKDQ (1975–1981)
Call sign meaning
XL93, abbreviation for EXtra Large
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 20325
Class C1
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 109 m (358 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live (via iHeartRadio)
Website xl93.iheart.com

KKXL-FM (92.9 MHz) is a contemporary hit radio station serving the Grand Forks, North Dakota area. It first began broadcasting in the 1970s as KKDQ. The station is owned by iHeartMedia (formerly Clear Channel Communications until September 2014), and competes with Leighton Broadcasting's KZGF "Z94.7".

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History

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former logo until 2015

KKXL-FM signed on December 23, 1974, as a counterpart to KKXL (1440 AM). [2] The call letters were KKDQ from June 30, 1975, to July 27, 1981. [3]

KKXL-FM signed on in 1981 in Grand Forks with a Top 40 format. The station rivaled with now co-owned KQHT "Magic 96" during the late 1980s and 1990s, competed with KYTN "Y95" during the late 1980s, the short-lived KZLT-FM "More Music 104.3" during 2006 and 2007, and currently with KZGF "Z94.7". Famous former DJ's include Rockin' Rick from 1990 to 2017, Mike Danger from 1990 to 1994, Micheal Right & Kevin Hendrickson during the '80s.

Programming

Weekday programming includes "Trevor D. in the Morning", On Air with Ryan Seacrest , Sarah-Ruth on afternoons, RJ on nights, and EJ on overnights. Notable weekend programming includes Most Requested Live with Romeo on Saturday nights, Sonrise with Kevin Peterson, Backtrax USA , and American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest.

References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KKXL-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "KKXL Boosts Power" (PDF). Radio & Records. December 13, 1974. p. 3. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  3. ↑ "History Cards for KKXL-FM". Federal Communications Commission. (Guide to reading History Cards)

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