KWYL
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| KWYL | |
| City of license | South Lake Tahoe, California |
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| Broadcast area | Reno, Nevada |
| Branding | Wild 102.9 |
| Slogan | Today's Hottest Hits |
| Frequency | 102.9 (MHz) |
| First air date | 1966 |
| Format | Rhythmic Top 40 |
| ERP | 39,000 watts |
| Class | C |
| Callsign meaning | WYL = WILD |
| Owner | Citadel Broadcasting |
| Sister stations | KBUL-FM, KKOH, KNEV |
| Website | www.wild1029.com/ |
KWYL is a commercial radio station located in South Lake Tahoe, California, broadcasting to the Reno, Nevada area on 102.9 FM. KWYL airs a rhythmic Top 40 music format branded as "Wild 102.9".
[edit] History
KWYL made its debut in 2001 as "Wild 93.7," but in 2003 switched frequencies to 102.9, thus giving the station more signal coverage. Prior to their flip they were a Rhythmic Oldies outlet as KGVN ("93.7 The Groove") from 2000 to 2001.
Interestingly, the 93.7 signal would later be occupied by two more Top 40s after KWYL switched signals: KYWD ("93.7 The Bomb"), and as of 2004, KWYL's current Top 40 rival KWNZ.
Although the station's playlist is heavily Rhythmic, they are listed in music trades as a Mainstream Top 40 due to the inclusion of Pop/Rock product.
The signal is so strong that in part of Sacramento you can hear the station pretty clear. The better signal in Sacramento comes in a car but if your radio in the house or business is placed just right, you will be able to hear 102.9. Although sometimes Sacramento Hip-Hop station "KSFM 102.5" can be stronger and displace 102.9's signal.
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- Wild 102.9 MySpace Site]
- Query the FCC's FM station database for KWYL
- Radio Locator information on KWYL
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