KVVL
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| Frequency | 97.1 MHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KNIM | |
| History | |
First air date | September 1972 (as KNIM-FM)[1] |
Former call signs | KNIM-FM (1972–2010)[2][3] |
Call sign meaning | "Vill" (former format) |
| Technical information[4] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 48974 | |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 21,500 watts |
| HAAT | 107.9 meters (354 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°23′31.00″N 94°58′4.00″W / 40.3919444°N 94.9677778°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 971kvvl.com |
KVVL (97.1 FM) is a radio station in Maryville, Missouri, which airs a classic rock format. It is owned by the Regional Media-Virden Broadcasting.[5]
History
[edit]The station began broadcasting in September 1972, holding the call sign KNIM-FM, simulcast the programming of AM 1580 KNIM.[1] It originally broadcast at 95.3 MHz.[1][2] On August 4, 2010, its call sign was changed to KVVL reflecting its branding as the Ville.[3]
On December 31, 2021, Regional Media acquired the station and its sister station KNIM from Nodaway Broadcasting which had been owned by Jim and Joyce Cronin since 1996.[6] On January 14, 2022, Regional Media flipped the station from classic rock to alternative rock, and rebranded to "Real Alternative Radio".[7] At that time, the station also added the syndicated The Bob & Tom Show in morning drive.
On November 14, 2023, KVVL flipped back to classic rock positioning as "Everything That Rocks".
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Broadcasting Yearbook 1975[dead link], Broadcasting, 1975. p. C-110. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
- 1 2 History Cards for KVVL, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
- 1 2 Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
- ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KVVL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ↑ FM Query Results: KVVL, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
- ↑ "Radio stations to switch hands, Cronins to retire".
- ↑ "KVVL Relaunches As Real Alternative Radio". RadioInsight. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 48974 (KVVL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KVVL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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