KGTL
 | |
Broadcast area | South Central Alaska |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 620 kHz |
| Branding | AM 620 The Answer |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Affiliations | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Peninsula Radio Group, Inc. |
| KPEN-FM, KWVV, KXBA, KPEN (AM) | |
| History | |
Former call signs | KTGL, KPEN[1] |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 52152 | |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts (unlimited) |
Transmitter coordinates | 59°41′0.8″N 151°37′58.7″W / 59.683556°N 151.632972°W |
| Translator | See § Translators |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | https://kgtltheanswer.com |
KGTL (620 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve Homer, Alaska. The station is owned by Peninsula Radio Group, Inc. It airs a news/talk format.[3]
The station, and its sister stations, were purchased in November of 2024 from Peninsula Communications Inc, by Peninsula Radio Group Inc. [4]
The station was assigned these call letters by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on July 17, 1987.[1]
The price of electricity was increased by 47% in July 2008. In February 2009 KGTL applied for Special Temporary Authority from the FCC to operate with 2,500 watts full-time.
Translators
[edit]| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K261DV | 100.1 FM | Homer, Alaska | 142498 | LMS |
| K265CK | 100.9 FM | Kachemak City, Alaska | 52154 | LMS |
| K274DD | 102.7 FM | Ninilchik, Alaska | 203204 | LMS |
| K290AA | 105.9 FM | Seldovia, Alaska | 52163 | LMS |
| K272DG | 102.3 FM | Seward, Alaska | 52160 | LMS |
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KGTL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ↑ "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ↑ "Alaska Morning Host Buys Station Group". InsideRadio.
External links
[edit]- AM 620 The Answer Facebook
- AM 620 The Answer Official Website
- Facility details for Facility ID 52152 (KGTL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KGTL in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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