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| Broadcast area | Reno metropolitan area |
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| Frequency | 102.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | Wild 102.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Rhythmic contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KBUL-FM, KKOH, KNEV | |
| History | |
First air date | 1966 (as KTHO-FM at 103.1) |
Former call signs | KTHO-FM (1966–1990) KZFF (1990–1992) KGLE (1992–1996) KZZF (1996–2000) KNVQ (2000–2003) |
Former frequencies | 103.1 MHz (1966-1980s) |
Call sign meaning | K WYL = WYLD. Pronounced WILD |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 67816 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 39,000 watts |
| HAAT | 892 meters (2927 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | Wild1029.com |
KWYL (102.9 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to South Lake Tahoe, California, and serving the Reno metropolitan area. The station broadcasts in full 5.1 digital surround sound and has a rhythmic contemporary radio format. It is owned by Cumulus Media. The studios and offices are located on Plumb Lane in South Reno.
KWYL has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 39,000 watts. The transmitter is in New Washoe City, Nevada, near Slide Mountain, amid the towers for other Reno-area FM and TV stations.[2] Programming can also be heard on a 250 watt FM translator, 106.1 K291AA in Battle Mountain, Nevada.[3]
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KWYL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/KWYL
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/K291AA