KTCL

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KTCL
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Broadcast area Denver metropolitan area
Frequency 93.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingChannel 93-3
Programming
Format FM/HD1: Alternative rock
HD2: Punk rock "Punk Tacos"
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
KBCO, KBPI, KHOW, KDFD, KOA, KDHT, KRFX, KWBL
History
First air date
September 1965
Former call signs
KFMF (1965–70's)
KIIX-FM (1970's–75)
Call sign meaning
K AlTernative CoLorado
Technical information
Facility ID 68684
Class C1
ERP 71,000 watts
HAAT 346 meters
Transmitter coordinates
 39°43′59.00″N105°14′12.00″W / 39.7330556°N 105.2366667°W / 39.7330556; -105.2366667
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Listen Live (HD2)
Website ktcl.iheart.com

KTCL (93.3 FM) is a radio station licensed to Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Owned by iHeartMedia, it broadcasts an alternative rock format targeting the Denver metro area. Its studios are located alongside iHeartMedia's other Denver stations at 4695 S Monaco St. in the Tech Center, while its transmitter is located in Golden.

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The station broadcasts in HD Radio, with a subchannel carrying a punk rock format branded as Punk Tacos.

History

Early years

The station signed on in September 1965 as KFMF licensed to Fort Collins, Colorado. It simulcasted the Top 40 format of KIIX AM 600 (now on 1410, the old 600 frequency is now KCOL).

In the 1970s, the station became KIIX-FM and adopted a freeform Progressive Music format. It changed its calls to KTCL in 1975 and evolving to the modern rock format in the mid 1980s. The station was known as "The Adventure."

1995-present

KTCL, part of a joint sales agreement with KBPI and KRFX in 1995, moved to a more pop-oriented direction when KBPI began playing more new rock. [1] In the late 90s, the station dropped its longtime name "The Adventure" in favor or "Channel 93-3." In 2001, KTCL aired the daily program Martha Quinn's Rewind along with at least four other stations owned by Clear Channel. [2]

KTCL airplay was noted for having helped launch several local alternative bands, including Love .45, Flobots, 3OH!3, The Fray, and Tickle Me Pink. [3] [4] [5]

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References

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  2. ↑ Saxe, Frank (May 2001). "Newsline". Billboard. 113 (20): 78.
  3. ↑ "Flobots make their music a force for social change". The Denver Post. 2007-12-20. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  4. ↑ Report, Contributed. "Alternative rock group The Fray to perform at Chumash Casino Resort". Santa Ynez Valley News. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  5. ↑ "The Creators: Four Denver artists who know how to throw a party". The Denver Post. 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
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