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| Broadcast area | Denver metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 93.3MHz (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 ForTCoLlins (former community of license) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 68684 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 71,000watts |
| HAAT | 346 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°43′59.00″N105°14′12.00″W / 39.7330556°N 105.2366667°W /39.7330556; -105.2366667 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live (HD2) |
| Website | ktcl.iheart.com |
KTCL (93.3FM) is a radio stationlicensed toWheat Ridge, Colorado. Owned byiHeartMedia, it broadcasts analternative rockformat targeting theDenver metro area. Its studios are located alongside iHeartMedia's other Denver stations at 4695 S Monaco St. in theTech Center, while its transmitter is located inGolden.
The station broadcasts inHD Radio, with a subchannel carrying apunk rock format branded asPunk Tacos.
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The station signed on in September 1965 asKFMF licensed toFort Collins, Colorado. It simulcasted the Top 40 format ofKIIX AM 600 (now on 1410, the old 600 frequency is nowKCOL).
In the 1970s, the station becameKIIX-FM and adopted a freeform Progressive Music format. It changed its calls toKTCL in 1975 and evolving to themodern rock format in the mid 1980s. The station was known as "The Adventure."
KTCL, part of ajoint sales agreement withKBPI andKRFX 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 programMartha 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, includingLove .45,Flobots,3OH!3,The Fray, andTickle Me Pink.[3][4][5]