| Broadcast area | Lafayette metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 97.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 97.3 The Dawg |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks New Orleans Saints Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KFTE, KHXT, KPEL, KPEL-FM, KROF, KTDY | |
| History | |
First air date | August 1, 1981 |
Call sign meaning | K-Middle (original branding) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 59289 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 38,000 watts |
| HAAT | 171 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 973thedawg.com |
KMDL (97.3 FM, "97.3 The Dawg") is a country music-formatted radio station in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is owned by Townsquare Media. Its studios are located on Bertrand Road in Lafayette, and its transmitter is located south of Youngsville, Louisiana.
The station is an affiliate of the New Orleans Saints radio network.[2]