KZQL explained

KZQL
City:Mills, Wyoming
Area:Casper, Wyoming
Branding:KOOL 105.5
Frequency:105.5 MHz
Format:Classic hits
Erp:5,000 watts
Class:C1
Licensing Authority:FCC
Facility Id:164289
Coordinates:42.7417°N -106.3064°W
Former Callsigns:KHAD (2005–2009)
Owner:Robert D. Breck, Jr.
Licensee:Breck Media Group Wyoming, Inc.
Sister Stations:KMXW, KTED, KWBB
Webcast:Listen Live

KZQL (105.5 FM, "KOOL 105.5") is a radio station licensed to serve Mills, Wyoming, United States. The station, which began licensed broadcasting in 2008, is owned by Robert D. Breck, Jr., through licensee Breck Media Group Wyoming, Inc.

KZQL broadcasts a classic hits format to the Casper, Wyoming, area.[1]

On Sundays the station airs Casey Kasem's American Top 40: The '70s. The station also features WeatherBug weather forecasts, as well as ABC Radio newscasts throughout the day.

History

This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on March 9, 2005.[2] The new station was assigned the call letters KHAD by the FCC on April 7, 2005.[3] KHAD received its license to cover from the FCC on April 18, 2008.[4]

The station was assigned the current KZQL call sign by the Federal Communications Commission on April 2, 2009.[3]

The station previously broadcast an adult hits format under the name "The Vibe", until recently switching to the classic hits format under its new name "KOOL 105.5".

Construction permit

On February 23, 2009, KZQL was granted a new construction permit to increase its effective radiated power to 17,000 watts, lower the broadcast antenna's height above average terrain to 506 meters (1660 feet), and move the transmitter site slightly northeast to 42°44'30"N, 106°18'29"W.[5] This permit expired on February 23, 2012.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arbitron . Station Information Profile.
  2. Web site: FCC Media Bureau . Application Search Details (BNPH-20050103AAK) . March 9, 2005.
  3. Web site: Call Sign History . FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  4. Web site: FCC Media Bureau . Application Search Details (BLH-20080304AAP) . April 18, 2008.
  5. Web site: FCC Media Bureau . Application Search Details (BPH-20081229ABP) . February 23, 2009.