KZQL
radio station in Mills, Wyoming, United States, known as KHAD from 2005 to 2009
KZQL (105.5 FM, "KOOL 105.5") is a radio station licensed to serve Mills, Wyoming, 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 format to the Casper, Wyoming, area.
On Sundays the station airs Casey Kasem's American Top 40: The '70s. The station also features WeatherBug weather forecasts, as well as ABC Radio newscasts throughout the day.
History
This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission 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 call sign by the Federal Communications Commission 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".
The public source identifies “KZQL” as radio station in Mills, Wyoming, United States, known as KHAD from 2005 to 2009. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around KZQL, radio and station.
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