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KCLD-FM
St. Cloud, Minnesota;
Broadcast area	Central Minnesota
Frequency	104.7 MHz
Branding	104.7 KCLD
Programmierung
Language(s)	Englisch
Format	Top 40/CHR
Affiliations	Compass Media Networks; Premiere Networks
Ownership
Owner	Leighton Broadcasting; (Leighton Enterprises, Inc.);
Sister stations	KCML, KNSI, KZPK, K277BS
History
First air date	1948 (as KFAM-FM)
Former call signs	KFAM-FM (1948–1975)
Call sign meaning	St. CLouD
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	37003
Class	C
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	300 meters (980 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	45°34′03″N 94°30′43″W / 45.56750°N 94.51194°W
Links
Public license information	Public file; LMS;
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	1047kcld.com

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KCLD-FM (104.7 MHz) is an American radio station in St. Cloud, Minnesota, airing a CHR/Top 40 music format. The station is owned by Leighton Broadcasting. It has been a Top 40 outlet since 1976.

The current on-air weekday lineup includes KCLD Playhouse Mornings with Kat and JJ Holiday, Derek Lee on afternoons and the live syndicated Liveline with Mason Kelter at night.^[2]

Former on-air staff

Former morning hosts include Zach Pizza (2007–2008), Keri Kramer, Chris Pickett (March 2004—August 2005), Pat Ebertz, Barry Collins, Shawnda McNeal (March 2004-August 2005, now at WSTO), Rich Ward, Julie K (1995), Stevo Hunter, and John Uran.

Former mid-day personalities include Taylor Shay (now at WIAD, Washington, D.C.), Chase (now at WZEE), Cathy Cooley, Patty McLain, Cheryl West, Neal Thelen, Blake Patton, Jack Hicks, Sam Stevens, Famous Amos (now on Lite 99.9 as the morning host),^[3] and Alayna Jaye.^[4]

Former afternoon hosts include Mike Shaffer (2008–2010, now at WSTW), Brook Stephans (now at KZPK), Blaine Fowler (now at WDVD-Detroit), Timmy Daniels (2005–2008), John E. Cage, Hurricane Keith Carr, and Tom Wakefield.

Former evening hosts include Wayne D (now at WSIX-FM), Wes McKane, Lackey Boy (98-99, now known as "Chris Parker" at WTVR-Richmond), David Black (January 1998-?), Dave Kelly (2000–2002), Dino (2002–2004, now at WFBC-FM), Mike Danger (now at WPXY), John Nordstrom (1992), Chad Brueske, Susan Sheffield, Earl Wayne, Mike Boelter, Zannie Kaye (2014-2017),^[5] Mollie Mawlz^[6] and Darrin Feist.

History

The 104.7 MHz frequency in St. Cloud was originally assigned to KFAM-FM, which was owned by the St. Cloud Daily Times. A sister station of AM station KFAM, KFAM-FM began broadcasting in 1948.^[7]

KFAM-FM was sold for $400,000 in 1975. The new owner, Alvar Leighton, changed the call letters to KCLD.^[8]

References

^ "Facility Technical Data for KCLD-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
^ "On-Air :: 104-7 KCLD". 1047kcld.com.
^ https://lite999.com/amos-in-the-morning/
^ https://web.archive.org/web/20220220192648/http://www.1047kcld.com/#
^ https://ramp247.com/programming/zannie-k-on-the-loose/
^ https://ramp247.com/programming/opportunities-grand-rapids-st-cloud/
^ "KFAM-FM Is Launched; Duplicates KFAM Shows" (PDF). Broadcasting. November 8, 1948. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
^ Lindblad, Sister Owen (October 1987). "On the Air: The 'Voice of Central Minnesota'" (PDF). Escape to the Minnesota Good Times. Retrieved 1 February 2015.

External links

104.7 KCLD official website
Facility details for Facility ID 37003 (KCLD-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
KCLD-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

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[1] "Facility Technical Data for KCLD-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

[2] "On-Air :: 104-7 KCLD". 1047kcld.com.

[3] ttps://lite999.com/amos-in-the-morning/

[4] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20220220192648/http://www.1047kcld.com/#

[5] ttps://ramp247.com/programming/zannie-k-on-the-loose/

[6] ttps://ramp247.com/programming/opportunities-grand-rapids-st-cloud/

[7] "KFAM-FM Is Launched; Duplicates KFAM Shows" (PDF). Broadcasting. November 8, 1948. Retrieved 1 February 2015.

[8] Lindblad, Sister Owen (October 1987). "On the Air: The 'Voice of Central Minnesota'" (PDF). Escape to the Minnesota Good Times. Retrieved 1 February 2015.

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+| logo               = [[File:KCLD1.png|150px]]
-| city             = [[St. Cloud, Minnesota|St. Cloud]], [[Minnesota]]
+| city               = [[St. Cloud, Minnesota]]
-| area             = [[St. Cloud, Minnesota|Central Minnesota]]
+| area               = [[St. Cloud, Minnesota|Central Minnesota]]
-| branding         = ''104.7 KCLD''
+| branding           = ''104.7 KCLD''
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+| frequency          = 104.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
-| frequency        = 104.7 [[megahertz|MHz]]
+| airdate            = [[1948 in radio|1948]] (as KFAM-FM)
-| format           = [[Top 40]]
+| format             = [[Contemporary Hit Radio|Top 40/CHR]]
-| language         = [[English language|English]]
+| language           = [[English language|English]]
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+| erp                = 100,000 [[watt]]s
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+| haat               = {{convert|300|m|ft|sp=us}}
-| class            = C
+| class              = C
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+| facility_id        = 37003
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-| airdate          = 1976
+| callsign_meaning   = St. '''CL'''ou'''D'''
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+| former_callsigns   = KFAM-FM (1948–1975)
-| callsign_meaning = St. '''CL'''ou'''D'''
+| former_frequencies =
-| former_callsigns = KFAM-FM
+| affiliations       = [[Compass Media Networks]]<br>[[Premiere Networks]]
-| former_frequencies =
-| owner            = [[Leighton Broadcasting]]
+| owner              = [[Leighton Broadcasting]]
-| licensee         = Leighton Enterprises, Inc.
+| licensee           = Leighton Enterprises, Inc.
-| sister_stations  = [[KCML]], [[KNSI]], [[KZPK]], [[KZPK-HD3|K277BS]]
+| sister_stations    = [[KCML]], [[KNSI]], [[KZPK]], [[KZPK-HD3|K277BS]]
-| webcast =          [http://v6.player.abacast.net/2742 Listen Live]
+| webcast            = [http://player.listenlive.co/63591 Listen Live]
-| website          = [http://www.1047kcld.com/ www.1047kcld.com]
+| website            = [http://www.1047kcld.com/ 1047kcld.com]
+| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
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-'''KCLD-FM''' (104.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is an American [[radio station]] in [[St. Cloud, Minnesota]], airing a [[Top 40 (radio format)|Top 40]] music format. The station is owned by [[Leighton Broadcasting]]. It has been a Top 40 outlet since 1976.
+'''KCLD-FM''' (104.7 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is an American [[radio station]] in [[St. Cloud, Minnesota]], airing a [[contemporary hit radio|CHR/Top 40]] music format. The station is owned by [[Leighton Broadcasting]]. It has been a Top 40 outlet since 1976.
-{{As of|2018}}, the current on-air weekday lineup includes ''KCLD Playhouse Mornings'' with Kat and JJ Holiday, Famous Amos on mid-days, Derek Lee on afternoons, and Alayna Jaye on evenings.<ref>http://1047kcld.com/onair/</ref>
+The current on-air weekday lineup includes ''KCLD Playhouse Mornings'' with Kat and JJ Holiday, Derek Lee on afternoons and the live syndicated ''Liveline'' with Mason Kelter at night.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://1047kcld.com/on-air-list/ |title=On-Air :: 104-7 KCLD |website=1047kcld.com}}</ref>
 ==Former on-air staff==
 Former morning hosts include Zach Pizza (2007–2008), Keri Kramer, Chris Pickett (March 2004—August 2005), Pat Ebertz, Barry Collins, Shawnda McNeal (March 2004-August 2005, now at [[WSTO]]), Rich Ward, Julie K (1995), Stevo Hunter, and John Uran.
-Former mid-day personalities include Taylor Shay (now at WIAD, Washington, D.C.), Chase (now at [[WZEE]]), Cathy Cooley, Patty McLain, Cheryl West, Neal Thelen, Blake Patton, Jack Hicks and Sam Stevens
+Former mid-day personalities include Taylor Shay (now at WIAD, Washington, D.C.), Chase (now at [[WZEE]]), Cathy Cooley, Patty McLain, Cheryl West, Neal Thelen, Blake Patton, Jack Hicks, Sam Stevens, Famous Amos (now on Lite 99.9 as the morning host),<ref>https://lite999.com/amos-in-the-morning/</ref> and Alayna Jaye.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20220220192648/http://www.1047kcld.com/#</ref>
-Former afternoon hosts include Mike Shaffer (2008–2010, now at [[WSTW]]), Brook Stephans (now at [[KZPK]]), Blaine Fowler (now at WDVD/Detroit), Timmy Daniels (2005-2008), John E. Cage, Hurricane Keith Carr, and Tom Wakefield.
+Former afternoon hosts include Mike Shaffer (2008–2010, now at [[WSTW]]), Brook Stephans (now at [[KZPK]]), Blaine Fowler (now at WDVD-Detroit), Timmy Daniels (2005–2008), John E. Cage, Hurricane Keith Carr, and Tom Wakefield.
-Former evening hosts include Wes McKane, Lackey Boy(98-99, now known as "Chris Parker" at WTVR/Richmond), David Black (January 1998-?), Dave Kelly (2000-2002), Dino (2002–2004, now at [[WFBC-FM|WFBC]]), Mike Danger (now at [[WPXY]]), John Nordstrom (1992), Chad Brueske, Susan Sheffield, Earl Wayne, Mike Boelter, and Darrin Feist.
+Former evening hosts include Wayne D (now at [[WSIX-FM]]), Wes McKane, Lackey Boy (98-99, now known as "Chris Parker" at WTVR-Richmond), David Black (January 1998-?), Dave Kelly (2000–2002), Dino (2002–2004, now at [[WFBC-FM]]), Mike Danger (now at [[WPXY]]), John Nordstrom (1992), Chad Brueske, Susan Sheffield, Earl Wayne, Mike Boelter, Zannie Kaye (2014-2017),<ref>https://ramp247.com/programming/zannie-k-on-the-loose/</ref> Mollie Mawlz<ref>https://ramp247.com/programming/opportunities-grand-rapids-st-cloud/</ref> and Darrin Feist.
 ==History==
-The 104.7&nbsp;MHz frequency in St. Cloud was originally assigned to KFAM-FM, which was owned by the St. Cloud Daily Times. A sister station of AM station KFAM, KFAM-FM began broadcasting in 1948.<ref>{{cite news|title=KFAM-FM Is Launched; Duplicates KFAM Shows|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1948/1948-11-08-BC.pdf|accessdate=1 February 2015|agency=Broadcasting|date=November 8, 1948}}</ref>
+The 104.7&nbsp;MHz frequency in St. Cloud was originally assigned to KFAM-FM, which was owned by the St. Cloud Daily Times. A sister station of AM station KFAM, KFAM-FM began broadcasting in 1948.<ref>{{cite news|title=KFAM-FM Is Launched; Duplicates KFAM Shows|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1948/1948-11-08-BC.pdf|access-date=1 February 2015|agency=Broadcasting|date=November 8, 1948}}</ref>
-KFAM-FM was sold for $400,000 in 1975. The new owner, Alvar Leighton, changed the call letters to KCLD.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lindblad|first1=Sister Owen|title=On the Air: The 'Voice of Central Minnesota'|url=http://www.durenberger.com/documents/KFAM.pdf|accessdate=1 February 2015|agency=Escape to the Minnesota Good Times|date=October 1987}}</ref>
+KFAM-FM was sold for $400,000 in 1975. The new owner, Alvar Leighton, changed the call letters to KCLD.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lindblad|first1=Sister Owen|title=On the Air: The 'Voice of Central Minnesota'|url=http://www.durenberger.com/documents/KFAM.pdf|access-date=1 February 2015|agency=Escape to the Minnesota Good Times|date=October 1987}}</ref>
 ==References==
-{{reflist}}
+{{Reflist}}
 ==External links==
 *[http://www.1047kcld.com/ 104.7 KCLD official website]
-{{FM station data|KCLD}}
+{{FM station data|37003|KCLD-FM}}
 {{St. Cloud Radio}}

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