KXRA-FM

Last updated

Broadcast area Alexandria, Minnesota
Frequency 92.3 MHz
BrandingKX92
Programming
Format Classic rock
Ownership
Owner
KXRZ, KXRA
History
First air date
1978
Former frequencies
92.7 MHz
Call sign meaning
AleXandRiA
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 51525
Class C3
ERP 13,500 watts
HAAT 136 meters
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website voiceofalexandria.com/kx92

KXRA-FM (92.3 FM, "KX92") is a classic rock music radio station in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States, owned by Leighton Broadcasting, which also owns KXRZ and KXRA. [2] [3]

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History

KXRA-FM first signed on the air in 1978 on the frequency 92.7 MHz. The station was established as the FM counterpart to the longtime local AM station, KXRA (1490 AM). It later moved to its current frequency of 92.3 MHz. [4] KXRA-FM was part of the group owned by Paradis Broadcasting of Alexandria, Inc., a family company led by Mel and Brett Paradis. [5] They operated the station for decades alongside KXRA (AM) and KXRZ (99.3 FM). In February 2020, the station was acquired by Leighton Broadcasting (Leighton Radio Holdings, Inc.) as part of a multi-station deal involving KXRA (AM) and KXRZ. The purchase price for the entire cluster was reported as $3.4 million. [6]

KXRA was heard via Sporadic E-skip in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 28, 2009 at a distance of roughly 898 miles (1,445 km). An audio identification was recorded. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "FM Query Results -- Audio Division (FCC) USA". transition.fcc.gov. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  3. ↑ "KXRA-KX92-Z99 Radio and VoiceOfAlexandria". Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Frequency changes in Minnesota" (PDF). FMedia!. 1989. p. 7. Retrieved December 1, 2025. MN Alexandria KXRA-FM 92.3C2 from 92.7A.
  5. ↑ "Mel Paradis: Hall of Fame Inductee". Pavek Museum. Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  6. ↑ Venta, Lance (September 23, 2019). "Leighton Enterprises Expands Into Alexandria MN". RadioInsight. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Salt Lake City Complete FM DX log". ubstudios.com. Retrieved December 1, 2025.

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