KKLX
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| Frequency | 96.1 MHz |
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| Branding | Klicks 96 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | NBC Radio, Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KVGL, KWOR | |
| History | |
First air date | December 1, 1980 (as KENB-FM) |
Former call signs | KENB-FM (1980–1987) KWOR-FM (1987–1989) |
Call sign meaning | "Clicks" |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 35896 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 63,000 watts |
| HAAT | 175.6 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°3′33.6″N 107°51′12.7″W / 44.059333°N 107.853528°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | KKLX Online |
KKLX (96.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to Worland, Wyoming, United States, the station is currently owned by the Big Horn Radio Network, a division of Legend Communications of Wyoming, LLC, and features programming from NBC News Radio, and Westwood One.[2]
KWOR, KVGL and KKLX studios are located at 1340 Radio Drive, Worland. KKLX's transmitter site is on Rattlesnake Ridge Road, northeast of Worland.
History
KENB-FM signed on December 1, 1980.[3] It was owned by and named for Ken Brown, the original owner. The station operated under the call sign KWOR-FM for a time, specifically from 1987 to 1989.[4] During the 1990s, the station broadcast a Country music format and was branded as "The Big Country".[5]
KKLX-FM is owned by Legend Communications of Wyoming, LLC, which is the state's largest chain of radio stations.[6] The station is managed under the company's regional umbrella, the Big Horn Radio Network.[7] Legend Communications operates over 20 stations and three FM translators across Wyoming communities including Cody, Worland, Sheridan, and Gillette.[8]
The company was co-founded by W. Lawrence "Larry" Patrick, a media industry veteran with a long career spanning five decades, including roles as a broadcaster, consultant, and media broker.[9] Patrick holds a Ph.D. in communications and management and a J.D. in law and has been involved in over $8 billion worth of media transactions throughout his career.[10]
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KKLX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KKLX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Davis, Dennis (December 11, 1980). "Another FM radio station planned for Casper by July". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ "KKLX Facility Details (Facility ID: 35898)". Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "The Big Country Public Inspection File". Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Legend Seeks FCC OK For Patrick Share Transfer". Radio & Television Business Report. June 11, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Larry Patrick Appointed to NAB Radio Board". National Association of Broadcasters. October 4, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Larry Patrick Aims for Solo Ownership of Legend Communications". Radio Ink. June 12, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Larry Patrick & Greg Guy Dissolve Patrick Communications Into Separate Brokerages". RadioInsight. October 9, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "W. Lawrence Patrick to receive honorary degree from UK". University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information. May 3, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 35896 (KKLX) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KKLX in Nielsen Audio's FM station database