KKGL (96.9 FM, "The Eagle") is a commercial

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located in

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that serves the

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area. KKGL airs a

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format. This station is also an affiliate for the

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History

Top 40 (1977-1982)

The station signed on the air in February 1977 as KUUZ with a top 40 format.

MOR (1982-198?)

In 1982 the station changed their call letters to KBNY and aired a middle-of-the-road (MOR) format.

Adult contemporary (198?-1987)

The station later switched to an adult contemporary format. In 1986, the call letters were changed to KFML.

Oldies (1987-1991)

In 1987 the call letters were changed to KLCI and by 1989 the format was changed to oldies

Adult contemporary (1991-1994)

The format changed to adult contemporary by 1991.

Classic rock (1994-present)

KLCI switched to playing only classics as “Classic Rock 97” by 1993. In the mid 1990s, KLCI rebranded as “B96.9, Boise’s Best Rock”. In 1997, the station changed its name to “96.9 The Eagle” KKGL.

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