KKLS-FM

KKLS-FM (104.7 FM, "Hot 104.7") is a radio station broadcasting a Top 40 (CHR) format. The station serves the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area. KKLS and its sister stations were owned by Southern Minnesota Broadcasting until 2003 when they were sold to Cumulus Media, and sold again in 2012 to Townsquare Media.

KKLS-FM
CitySioux Falls, South Dakota
Broadcast areaSioux Falls, South Dakota
FrequencyFM 104.7 MHz
BrandingHot 104.7
SloganToday's Hottest Music
Programming
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
Ownership
OwnerTownsquare Media
(Townsquare Media Sioux Falls License, LLC)
KXRB-FM, KIKN-FM, KKRC-FM, KSOO, KSOO-FM, KXRB, KYBB
History
First air date
1975 (as KIOV)
Former call signs
KIOV (1975-1988)
Call sign meaning
"Double KLS" - a play on WLS in Chicago
Technical information
Facility ID61324
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT299 meters
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitehot1047.com

Its studios are located on Tennis Lane in Sioux Falls, while its transmitter is located near Humboldt.

History

In the 1990s, KKLS-FM was oldies formatted "Oldies 104.7" under ownership of Southern Minnesota Broadcasting.

In December 1997, KKLS flipped to CHR as "Hot 104.7", filling a format void that was left by 97.3 KPAT in 1992.

In 2003, Southern Minnesota Broadcasting sold their Sioux Falls stations to Cumulus Media. In 2012, it was announced that Cumulus was selling their Sioux Falls stations to Townsquare Media.


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