Newsradio KXL Portland Gets FM Simulcast

Newsradio 750 AM KXL is taking its news, information and talk shows to the FM dial effective immediately, now as a simulcast on 101.1FM, asccording to a website posting.

As a result, KXL-AM/FM will now deliver news and information, featuring in-depth reporting on local, national and international stories, weather and the most frequent and thorough traffic reports throughout the day to a broader audience utilizing the powerful signal at 101.1FM.  The simulcast displaces a Rock format on 100,000 watt KUFO.  KXL AM boasts 50kw daytime, 20kw nights.

The weekday line-up will remain intact as follows:
5-9am: Portland’s Morning News
9am-12pm: The Glenn Beck Program
12pm-4pm: The Lars Larson Show
4-7pm: Portland’s Afternoon News
7-9pm: The Lars Larson National Show
9pm-12am: The Jason Lewis Show

Weekend shows will also continue on new KXL-AM/FM, including popular lifestyle favorites.

“Today begins a new chapter in Portland radio as we bring the news and information heard on KXL to the FM dial at 101.1,” commented Alpha Broadcasting President/COO Bob Proffitt.

“The future of news is on FM and we are excited to be the first to make the move. Alpha Broadcasting is committed to improving KXL’s reach and solidifying our position as the live and local leader in Portland radio, both on-air and online. With our robust news department, solid programming line-up and 85 years of heritage, we now offer our exclusive content on the powerful signal at 101.1 FM, exposing a whole new audience to the station and providing information to them as they’ve never heard it before…with the great fidelity of the FM signal. We have seen this trend growing across the country and are very excited to bring this incredible station to so many more radio listeners of Portland and Southwest Washington.”