KACL (FM)

KACL (98.7 FM, "Cool 98.7") is a radio station in Bismarck, North Dakota, owned by Townsquare Media airing a classic hits format. The station signed on in 1997 and has never changed its format, although it shifted from 1960s and 1970s music based oldies to 1970s and 1980s based classic hits in 2009.

KACL
CityBismarck, North Dakota
Broadcast areaBismarck-Mandan
Frequency98.7 MHz
BrandingCool 98.7
SloganBismarck-Mandan's Greatest Hits
Programming
FormatClassic Hits
Ownership
OwnerTownsquare Media
(Townsquare Media Bismarck License, LLC)
Sister stationsKBYZ, KKCT, KLXX, KUSB
History
First air date1997
Call sign meaningK A CooL
Technical information
Facility ID15967
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT255.2 meters
Transmitter coordinates46°35′24″N 100°47′46″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitecool987fm.com

Townsquare Media also owns KLXX 1270 (Talk), KBYZ 96.5 (Classic rock), KKCT 97.5 (Top 40), and KUSB 103.3 (Country) in the Bismarck-Mandan area. All the studios are at 4303 Memorial Highway in Mandan, along with the AM transmitter and tower. All the FM transmitters are at a site in Saint Anthony, North Dakota, on 57th Road.

On December 15, 2009 KACL was granted a U.S. Federal Communications Commission construction permit to increase the HAAT to 305.2 meters. It expired on December 15, 2012.


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