KZQL (105.5 FM, "KOOL 105.5") is a radio station

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to serve

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, 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 broadcasts a classic hits

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, area. On Sundays the station airs Casey Kasem's American Top 40: The '70s. The station also features

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weather forecasts, as well as ABC Radio newscasts throughout the day.

History

This station received its original

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from the

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on March 9, 2005. The new station was assigned the call letters KHAD by the FCC on April 7, 2005. KHAD received its license to cover from the FCC on April 18, 2008. The station was assigned the current KZQL

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on April 2, 2009. 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 105.5".

Construction permit

On February 23, 2009, KZQL was granted a new construction permit to increase its

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to 17,000 watts, lower the broadcast antenna's

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to 506 meters (1660 feet), and move the transmitter site slightly northeast to 42°44'30"N, 106°18'29"W. This permit expired on February 23, 2012.

Previous Logos

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* {{Classic Hits Radio Stations in Wyoming Classic hits radio stations in the United States Natrona County, Wyoming Radio stations established in 2008 ZQL 2008 establishments in Wyoming Casper, Wyoming