KQXL-FM (106.5 MHz, "Q106.5") is an urban adult contemporary music formatted radio station serving the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, area. The Cumulus Media station operates with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50 kW and is licensed to New Roads, Louisiana. Its studios are located downtown and the transmitter tower is located just north of Baton Rouge between the suburbs of Baker and Zachary. It is one of the highest rating radio stations in Baton Rouge.

KQXL-FM
Broadcast areaBaton Rouge, Louisiana
Frequency106.5 MHz
BrandingQ106.5
(spoken as "Q106-dot-5")
Programming
FormatUrban adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner
WEMX, WRQQ, WXOK
History
First air date
1979 (45 years ago) (1979) (at 106.3)
1988 (36 years ago) (1988) (at 106.5)
Former frequencies
106.3 MHz (1979-1988)
Technical information
Facility ID11607
ClassC2
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT148 meters
Links
WebcastListen live
Websiteq106dot5.com

History

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KQXL, which signed on as a Mainstream Urban in 1979 and was originally at 106.3 until a power upgrade in 1988, began its evolution into its current format in 1997 after it was paired with former competitor WEMX-FM.

Former on-air staff

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Programming

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In addition to the R&B and Classic Soul featured as part of the format, KQXL carries two nationally syndicated shows: The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and The D.L Hughley Show.

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30°37′26″N 91°09′50″W / 30.624°N 91.164°W / 30.624; -91.164