KQXL-FM (106.5
MHz
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, "Q106.5") is an
urban adult contemporary
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music formatted
radio station
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serving the
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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, area. The
Cumulus Media
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station operates with an
effective radiated power
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(ERP) of 50 kW and is licensed to
New Roads, Louisiana
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. Its studios are located downtown and the transmitter tower is located just north of Baton Rouge between the suburbs of
Baker
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Ancient histo ...
and
Zachary
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People
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. It is one of the highest rating radio stations in Baton Rouge.
History
KQXL, which signed on as a Mainstream Urban in 1979 and was originally at 106.3 until a power upgrade in 1988, began its evolution into its current format in 1997 after it was paired with former competitor
WEMX-FM.
Former on-air staff
*
Isiah Carey
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Early life and education
Carey was born in Bat ...
currently works as a reporter for
KRIV, channel 26, in
Houston, Texas
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.
Programming
In addition to the
R&B and
Classic Soul featured as part of the format, KQXL carries two nationally syndicated shows: ''The Rickey Smiley Morning Show'' and ''The D.L Hughley Show.''
External links
Q106.5's website*
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Radio stations in Louisiana
Urban adult contemporary radio stations in the United States
Cumulus Media radio stations
New Roads, Louisiana
1979 establishments in Louisiana
Radio stations established in 1979