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Coordinates: 27°46′35.00″N 97°55′10.00″W / 27.7763889°N 97.9194444°W / 27.7763889; -97.9194444
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{{about|the Agua Dulce country station|the former Refugio, Texas country station|KXAI}}
{{short description|Radio station in Agua Dulce, Texas}}
{{about|the radio station in Aqua Dulce, Texas|the Refugio, Texas radio station that held the call sign KOUL at 103.7 FM until 2013|KXAI|other topics|Koul (disambiguation)}}
{{unreferenced|date=May 2017}}

{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = KOUL
| name = KOUL
| image =
| logo =
| city = [[Agua Dulce, Nueces County, Texas|Agua Dulce, Texas]]
| city = [[Agua Dulce, Nueces County, Texas|Agua Dulce, Texas]]
| area = [[Corpus Christi, Texas]]
| area = [[Corpus Christi, Texas]]
| branding = ''Power 103.3''
| branding = Fuego Radio 107.7 & 93.5
| slogan = The Most Hit Music
| frequency = 107.7 [[MHz]]
| frequency = 107.7 [[MHz]]
| translator = {{Radio Relay|93.5|K228XM|Corpus Christi}}
| translator = 103.3 K277BL ([[Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi]])
| airdate = February 6, 2006 (as KXTM [[Benavides, Texas|Benavides]])
| airdate = February 6, 2006 (as KXTM [[Benavides, Texas|Benavides]])
| format = [[Bilingual|Bilingual rhythmic CHR]]
| format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
| erp = 25,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|100|m|ft|sp=us}}
| erp = '''107.7''': 25,000 watts<br>'''103.3''': 250 watts
| class = C3
| haat = '''107.7''': {{convert|100|m|ft|sp=us}} <br>'''103.3''': {{convert|0|m|ft|sp=us}}
| facility_id = 28074
| class = '''107.7''': C3<br>'''103.3''': D
| coordinates = {{Coord|27|46|35.00|N|97|55|10.00|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| facility_id = '''107.7''': 28074<br>'''103.3''': 144204
| callsign_meaning =
| coordinates = '''107.7''': {{Coord|27|46|35.00|N|97|55|10.00|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}<br> '''103.3''': {{Coord|27|46|10.00|N|97|26|55.00|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline}}
| former_callsigns = KAHL (1994, CP)<br>KXTM (1994–2015)
| callsign_meaning =
| affiliations =
| former_callsigns = KAHL (1994, CP)<br>KXTM (1994-2015)
| affiliations =
| owner = Minerva R. Lopez
| owner = Minerva R. Lopez
| licensee =
| sister_stations = [[KHMC]]
| licensee =
| webcast = [https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KOUL Listen Live]
| sister_stations = [[KHMC]]
| webcast = {{listen live|http://www.power103cc.com}}
| website =
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| website = [http://www.power103cc.com power103cc.com]
}}
}}
'''KOUL''' (107.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] and 103.3 FM) is a terrestrial FM [[radio station]], utilizing an FM relay translator, broadcasting a [[contemporary hit radio]] format. It is licensed to [[Agua Dulce, Nueces County, Texas|Agua Dulce, Texas]], United States, and serves the Corpus Christi area. The station is owned by Minerva R. Lopez, and is relayed on FM translator 103.3 K277BL to serve the City of Corpus Christi, where KOUL's rimshot signal is weak. Until 2014, KOUL operated on frequency 103.7 (now [[KXAI]]).


'''KOUL''' (107.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a terrestrial [[radio station]], broadcasting a [[Bilingual|Bilingual rhythmic CHR]] format. It is licensed to [[Agua Dulce, Nueces County, Texas|Agua Dulce, Texas]], United States, and serves the Corpus Christi area. The station is owned by Minerva R. Lopez. KOUL is simulcast on FM translator K228XM at 93.5 [[Hertz|MHz]], licensed to [[Corpus Christi, Texas]].

==History==
On June 22, 2017 KOUL changed their format from country to contemporary hit radio, branded as "Power 103.3" (switching its translator to K277BL 103.3 FM Corpus Christi).<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/118510/koul-flips-chr-power-103-3/ KOUL Flips to CHR "Power 103.3"] Radioinsight - June 22, 2017</ref>
On June 22, 2017 KOUL changed their format from country to contemporary hit radio, branded as "Power 103.3" (switching its translator to K277BL 103.3 FM Corpus Christi).<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/118510/koul-flips-chr-power-103-3/ KOUL Flips to CHR "Power 103.3"] Radioinsight - June 22, 2017</ref>

On March 8, 2018 KOUL changed their format from contemporary hit radio to variety hits, branded as "Shuffle 103.3".<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/166951/koul-corpus-christi-goes-on-shuffle/ KOUL Corpus Christi Goes on Shuffle] Radioinsight - March 8, 2018</ref>
However, Shuffle was short-lived, as just a couple months later KOUL stopped using 103.3 (103.3 went to broadcasting KSIX 1230, which is co-owned with 103.3), while KOUL flipped to a Super Q 104.9 rebroadcast or something similar. Super Q 104.9, [[KMIQ]] is co-owned with KOUL.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{FM station data|KOUL}}
*{{FM station data|28074|KOUL}}
*{{FCC-LMS-Facility|141432|K228XM}}
*{{FMQ|K277BL}}
*{{FXL|K277BL}}
*{{FXL|K228XM}}


{{Corpus Christi Radio}}
{{Corpus Christi Radio}}
{{Kingsville-Alice-Falfurrias Radio}}
{{Kingsville-Alice-Falfurrias Radio}}
{{Contemporary Hit Radio Stations in Texas}}


[[Category:Radio stations in Corpus Christi, Texas|XAI]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Corpus Christi, Texas|OUL]]
[[Category:Rhythmic contemporary radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 2006]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 2006]]
[[Category:2006 establishments in Texas]]
[[Category:2006 establishments in Texas]]

Latest revision as of 00:03, 8 November 2024

KOUL
Broadcast areaCorpus Christi, Texas
Frequency107.7 MHz
BrandingFuego Radio 107.7 & 93.5
Programming
FormatBilingual rhythmic CHR
Ownership
OwnerMinerva R. Lopez
KHMC
History
First air date
February 6, 2006 (as KXTM Benavides)
Former call signs
KAHL (1994, CP)
KXTM (1994–2015)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID28074
ClassC3
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
27°46′35.00″N 97°55′10.00″W / 27.7763889°N 97.9194444°W / 27.7763889; -97.9194444
Translator(s)93.5 K228XM (Corpus Christi)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live

KOUL (107.7 FM) is a terrestrial radio station, broadcasting a Bilingual rhythmic CHR format. It is licensed to Agua Dulce, Texas, United States, and serves the Corpus Christi area. The station is owned by Minerva R. Lopez. KOUL is simulcast on FM translator K228XM at 93.5 MHz, licensed to Corpus Christi, Texas.

History

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On June 22, 2017 KOUL changed their format from country to contemporary hit radio, branded as "Power 103.3" (switching its translator to K277BL 103.3 FM Corpus Christi).[2]

On March 8, 2018 KOUL changed their format from contemporary hit radio to variety hits, branded as "Shuffle 103.3".[3] However, Shuffle was short-lived, as just a couple months later KOUL stopped using 103.3 (103.3 went to broadcasting KSIX 1230, which is co-owned with 103.3), while KOUL flipped to a Super Q 104.9 rebroadcast or something similar. Super Q 104.9, KMIQ is co-owned with KOUL.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KOUL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ KOUL Flips to CHR "Power 103.3" Radioinsight - June 22, 2017
  3. ^ KOUL Corpus Christi Goes on Shuffle Radioinsight - March 8, 2018
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