KQXL-FM

Broadcast areaBaton Rouge, LouisianaFrequency106.5 MHzBrandingQ106.5
(spoken as "Q106-dot-5")ProgrammingFormatUrban adult contemporaryOwnershipOwnerWEMX, WRQQ, WXOKHistory1979 (at 106.3)106.3 MHz (1979-1988)Technical informationFacility ID11607ClassC2ERP50,000 wattsHAAT148 metersLinksWebcastListen liveWebsiteq106dot5.com

KQXL-FM (106.5 MHz, "Q106.5") is an urban adult contemporary music formatted radio station serving the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, area. The Cumulus Media station operates with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50 kW and is licensed to New Roads, Louisiana. Its studios are located downtown and the transmitter tower is located just north of Baton Rouge between the suburbs of Baker and Zachary.

History

KQXL, which signed on as a Mainstream Urban in 1979 and was originally at 106.3 until a power upgrade in 1988, began its evolution into its current format in 1997 after it was paired with former competitor WEMX-FM.

Former on-air staff

• Isiah Carey currently works as a reporter for KRIV, channel 26, in Houston, Texas.

Programming

In addition to the R&B and Classic Soul featured as part of the format, KQXL carries two nationally syndicated shows: The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and The D.L Hughley Show.

External links

• Q106.5's website
• KQXL in the FCC FM station database
• KQXL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

30°37′26″N 91°09′50″W / 30.624°N 91.164°W / 30.624; -91.164