KVVL
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = KVVL
| logo =
| city = Maryville, Missouri
| branding =
| frequency = 97.1 MHz
| airdate = September 1972 (as KNIM-FM)
| format = Classic rock
| erp = 21,500 watts
| haat = {{convert|107.9|m|sp=us}}
| class = C3
| facility_id = 48974
| coordinates = {{coord|40|23|31.00|N| 94|58|4.00|W|region:US-MO_type:landmark}}
| callsign_meaning = "Vill" (former format)
| former_callsigns = KNIM-FM (1972–2010)[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=48974&Callsign=KVVL48974 Call Sign History], fcc.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
| owner = Regional Media-Virden Broadcasting
| licensee = Regional Media, Inc.
| sister_stations = KNIM
| webcast = [https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KVVL Listen Live]
| website = [http://www.nodawaybroadcasting.com/ nodawaybroadcasting.com]
| licensing_authority= FCC
}}
KVVL (97.1 FM) is a radio station in Maryville, Missouri, which airs a classic rock format. It is owned by the Regional Media-Virden Broadcasting.[https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KVVL FM Query Results: KVVL], fcc.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
History
The station began broadcasting in September 1972, holding the call sign KNIM-FM, simulcast the programming of AM 1580 KNIM.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1975/C%201%201975%20Radio.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1975], Broadcasting, 1975. p. C-110. Retrieved July 10, 2019. It originally broadcast at 95.3 MHz.[https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=73384 History Cards for KVVL], fcc.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2019. On August 4, 2010, its call sign was changed to KVVL reflecting its branding as the Ville.
On December 31, 2021, Regional Media acquired the station and its sister station KNIM from Nodaway Broadcasting which had been owned by Jim and Joyce Cronin since 1996.{{Cite web|url=http://www.maryvilleforum.com/business/radio-stations-to-switch-hands-cronins-to-retire/article_3c362ae4-30f1-11ec-9971-cfd7fbb94ec4.html|title = Radio stations to switch hands, Cronins to retire}} On January 14, 2022, Regional Media flipped the station from classic rock to alternative rock, and rebranded to "Real Alternative Radio".{{Cite web|title=KVVL Relaunches As Real Alternative Radio|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/218529/kvvl-relaunches-as-real-alternative-radio/|access-date=2022-01-14|website=RadioInsight|language=en-US}} At that time, the station also added the syndicated The Bob & Tom Show in morning drive.
On November 14, 2023, KVVL flipped back to classic rock positioning as "Everything That Rocks".
References
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External links
{{FM station data|48974|KVVL}}
{{Classic Rock Radio Stations in Missouri}}
Category:Nodaway County, Missouri
Category:Classic rock radio stations in the United States
Category:Radio stations established in 1972
Category:1972 establishments in Missouri
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