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| Broadcast area | Greater Grand Forks |
| Frequency | 92.9MHz |
| RDS | XL93 GRAND FORKS |
| Branding | XL93 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary hit radio |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks |
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| History | |
First air date | December 23, 1974; 50 years ago (1974-12-23) |
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Call sign meaning | XL93, abbreviation for EXtra Large |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 20325 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 109 m (358 ft) |
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Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live (viaiHeartRadio) |
| Website | xl93 |
KKXL-FM (92.9MHz) is acontemporary hit radio station serving theGrand Forks, North Dakota area. It first began broadcasting in the 1970s as KKDQ. The station is owned byiHeartMedia (formerly Clear Channel Communications until September 2014), and competes withLeighton Broadcasting'sKZGF "Z94.7".
KKXL-FM signed on December 23, 1974, as a counterpart toKKXL (1440 AM).[2] The call letters were KKDQ from June 30, 1975, to July 27, 1981.[3]
KKXL-FM signed on in 1981 in Grand Forks with aTop 40 format. The station rivaled with now co-ownedKQHT "Magic 96" during the late 1980s and 1990s, competed withKYTN "Y95" during the late 1980s, the short-livedKZLT-FM "More Music 104.3" during 2006 and 2007, and currently withKZGF "Z94.7". Famous former DJ's include Rockin' Rick from 1990 to 2017, Mike Danger from 1990 to 1994, Micheal Right & Kevin Hendrickson during the '80s.
Weekday programming includes "Trevor D. in the Morning",On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Sarah-Ruth on afternoons, RJ on nights, and EJ on overnights. Notable weekend programming includes Most Requested Live with Romeo on Saturday nights,Sonrise with Kevin Peterson,Backtrax USA, andAmerican Top 40 withRyan Seacrest.
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