KRPL
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| Broadcast area | Pullman-Moscow area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1400 kHz |
| Branding | 1400 ESPN Palouse |
| Programming | |
| Format | Sports |
| Affiliations | ESPN Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | KRPL, Incorporated |
| History | |
First air date | May 20, 1947 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 35561 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 46°44′47″N 117°1′6″W / 46.74639°N 117.01833°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | KRPL Online |
KRPL (1400 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a sports format. Located in Moscow, Idaho, United States, the station serves the Pullman-Moscow area. The station became an ESPN affiliate on April 4, 2011. The station is currently owned by KRPL, Incorporated.[2]
KRPL has a deep history of being an important Top 40 radio station in the 1960s and 1970s. The station employed great future radio talent such as Larry Lujack, who went on to success in the Chicago market at WLS and WCFL. The station also employed Beau Roberts, (known then as Paul Roberts), who became a major voiceover talent and KZOK Seattle personality. In addition, Brian McKay and Tom Walker in the late 70's moved on to Seattle radio stations.
Moscow, Idaho is located in the Palouse region.
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KRPL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KRPL Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 35561 (KRPL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KRPL in Nielsen Audio's AM station database