KTCL (93.3 FM) is a radio station licensed to Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Owned by iHeartMedia, it broadcasts an alternative rock format targeting the Denver metro area. Its studios are located alongside iHeartMedia's other Denver stations at 4695 S Monaco St. in the Tech Center, while its transmitter is located in Golden.
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| Broadcast area | Denver metropolitan area |
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| Frequency | 93.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | Channel 93-3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | FM/HD1: Alternative rock HD2: Punk rock "Punk Tacos" |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KBCO, KBPI, KHOW, KDFD, KOA, KDHT, KRFX, KWBL | |
| History | |
First air date | September 1965 |
Former call signs | KFMF (1965–70's) KIIX-FM (1970's–75) |
Call sign meaning | K AlTernative CoLorado |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 68684 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 71,000 watts |
| HAAT | 346 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°43′59.00″N 105°14′12.00″W / 39.7330556°N 105.2366667°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live (HD2) |
| Website | ktcl.iheart.com |
The station broadcasts in HD Radio, with a subchannel carrying a punk rock format branded as Punk Tacos.
History edit
1980s-2024 edit
KTCL, part of a joint sales agreement with KBPI and KRFX in 1995, moved to a more pop-oriented direction when KBPI began playing more new rock.[1] In the late 90s, the station dropped its longtime name "The Adventure" in favor or "Channel 93-3." In 2001, KTCL aired the daily program Martha Quinn's Rewind along with at least four other stations owned by Clear Channel.[2]
KTCL airplay was noted for having helped launch several local alternative bands, including Love .45, Flobots, 3OH!3, The Fray, and Tickle Me Pink.[3][4][5]
References edit
- ^ "Vox Jox". Billboard. 107 (41): 79. Oct 14, 1995.
- ^ Saxe, Frank (May 2001). "Newsline". Billboard. 113 (20): 78.
- ^ "Flobots make their music a force for social change". The Denver Post. 2007-12-20. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ^ Report, Contributed. "Alternative rock group The Fray to perform at Chumash Casino Resort". Santa Ynez Valley News. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ^ "The Creators: Four Denver artists who know how to throw a party". The Denver Post. 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
External links edit
- Official website
- KTCL in the FCC FM station database
- KTCL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database