KRPL

KRPL
Broadcast areaPullman-Moscow area
Frequency1400 kHz
Branding1400 ESPN Palouse
Programming
FormatSports
AffiliationsESPN Radio
Ownership
OwnerKRPL, Incorporated
History
First air date
May 20, 1947
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID35561
ClassC
Power1,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
46°44′47″N 117°1′6″W / 46.74639°N 117.01833°W / 46.74639; -117.01833
Links
Public license information
WebsiteKRPL 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

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KRPL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KRPL Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.