KZQL

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
CityMills, Wyoming
Broadcast areaCasper, Wyoming
BrandingKOOL 105.5
SloganCasper's Greatest Hits
Frequency105.5 MHz
First air date2008 (as KHAD)
FormatClassic hits
ERP5,000 watts
HAAT518 meters (1,699 ft)
ClassC1
Facility ID164289
Transmitter coordinates42°44′30″N 106°18′23″W
Former call signsKHAD (2005-2009)[1]
OwnerRobert D. Breck, Jr.
(Breck Media Group Wyoming, Inc.)
Sister stationsKMXW, KTED
WebcastListen Live
Websitecaspersgreatesthits.com

KZQL broadcasts a classic hits format to the Casper, Wyoming, area.[2]

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.[3] The new station was assigned the call letters KHAD by the FCC on April 7, 2005.[1] 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.[1]

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."

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]

Previous Logos

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