KAPL-FM
KAPL-FM (99.5 MHz, "99.5 The Apple") is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format. Licensed to Rock Island, Washington, United States, the station serves the Wenatchee area. It is currently owned by Townsquare Media and licensed to Townsquare License, LLC.[1]
| Broadcast area | Wenatchee, Washington |
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| Frequency | 99.5 MHz |
| Branding | 99.5 The Apple |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KKWN, KPQ, KPQ-FM, KWNC, KWWW-FM, KYSN, KYSP | |
| History | |
First air date | June 24, 1988 (as KXAA) |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | "Apple" |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 63882 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 5,300 watts |
| HAAT | −25 meters (−82 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 47°22′52.00″N 120°17′15.00″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 995theapple.com |
History
The station went on the air as KXAA on June 24, 1988. On February 1, 2000, it changed its call sign to KAAP.[2]
On May 6, 2016, at noon, KAAP changed its format from adult contemporary to hot adult contemporary, branded as "99.5 The Bridge". The first song on The Bridge was "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake.[3] The station also changed its call sign from KAAP to KQBG.
On April 10, 2023, KQBG changed its format from hot adult contemporary to adult contemporary, branded as "99.5 The Apple".[4]
Ownership
In June 2006, a deal was reached for KAAP to be acquired by Cherry Creek Media from Fisher Radio Regional Group as part of a 24-station deal with a total reported sale price of $33.3 million.[5]
Effective June 17, 2022, Cherry Creek Radio sold KQBG as part of a 42 station/21 translator package to Townsquare Media for $18.75 million.
References
- "KAPL-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "KQBG Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- The Apple Falls Onto a Bridge in Wenatchee Radioinsight - May 6, 2016
- 99.5 The Apple Falls Back Into Wenatchee Radioinsight - April 11, 2023
- "Deals". Broadcasting & Cable. June 19, 2006.
External links
- KAPL in the FCC FM station database
- KAPL on Radio-Locator
- KAPL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database