KRAO-FM

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KRAO-FM
Frequency 102.5 MHz
Branding102.5 KRPL
Programming
Format Classic hits
Ownership
OwnerInland Northwest Broadcasting, LLC
History
First air date
1989
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 15269
Class C3
ERP 2,200 watts
HAAT 329 meters (1,079 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
46°51′44.00″N117°10′20.00″W / 46.8622222°N 117.1722222°W / 46.8622222; -117.1722222
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Public license information

KRAO-FM (102.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format in the Palouse region of Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington. Licensed to Colfax, Washington, United States, the station is currently owned by Inland Northwest Broadcasting, LLC. [2]

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History

The station went on the air as KRAO-FM on November 29, 1989. [3]

On January 6, 2025 at 7 am, KRAO-FM ended stunting and launched a classic hits format, branded as "102.5 KRPL". [4]

The classic hits format aired on 102.5 KRPL leans rock/alternative, which primary targets persons 25-54+ in the Moscow, ID/Pullman Wa/Colfax, Wa market.

The station currently features Matt Mony in the Morning with 102 Minutes Commercial Free Music at 8:25am, "The 4-Most @4" (the four most talked about songs of the day, weekdays), "The Totally Awesome 80s @8" (weeknights), "10 O'clock Rock" (weeknights), "Retro Pop Reunion" with Joe Cortese (Sundays 2p-6p), as well as a variety of themed weekends - including "Totally Awesome 80s," "House Party," "I Love the 90s," and "Sounds of Summer" weekends.

The station also features market legend Steve Shannon (formerly of sister KZFN-FM) as it's big voice.

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KRAO-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "KRAO-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "KRAO Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. KRAO-FM Flips to Classic Hits 102.5 KRPL Radioinsight - January 6, 2025