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KXTG
KXTG (750 AM
, "The Game" is an American commercial broadcast radio station
in Portland, Oregon
. Its transmitter is located in Damascus, Oregon
. It is owned by Alpha Broadcasting, a company owned by veteran radio executive Larry Wilson.
format followed by adult contemporary, and then KXJM with a very successful Rhythmic contemporary
format from March 26, 1999 until May 12, 2008, when it switched formats to sports
. The KXJM
calls, Rhythmic format, and all other intellectual property were acquired by CBS Radio
and moved to 107.5 FM.
At 8 a.m. on March 15, 2011, KXL started simulcasting on the former KUFO frequency of 101.1 FM. On May 25, 2011 at 4 p.m., the 750 frequency switched from news/talk to sports, changing its branding to 750 The Game (from KXTG 95.5). Thus, KXL's news/talk format is exclusive to FM.
On June 1, 2011 KXL changed their call letters (after 85 years) to KXTG to match the "Game" branding. The KXTG call letters and "The Game" sports format were recently at 95.5 FM (now KBFF).
, a company owned by Portland Trail Blazers
owner Paul Allen
, bought it and KXTG from Smith in 1998 for a reported $42 million. In May 2009, it was announced that Larry Wilson, the founder and former owner of Citadel Broadcasting
, bought KXL and KXTG from Rose City for $11 million.
of The Oregonian
.
KXTG (750 AM
AM broadcasting
AM broadcasting is the process of radio broadcasting using amplitude modulation. AM was the first method of impressing sound on a radio signal and is still widely used today. Commercial and public AM broadcasting is carried out in the medium wave band world wide, and on long wave and short wave...
, "The Game" is an American commercial broadcast radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
. Its transmitter is located in Damascus, Oregon
Damascus, Oregon
Damascus is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. Incorporated in 2004, the city is located east of Happy Valley and Interstate 205 and west of Boring. The area that later became the city had a population of 9,022 in 2000...
. It is owned by Alpha Broadcasting, a company owned by veteran radio executive Larry Wilson.
History
Before its acquisition by Alpha Broadcasting in 2009, the station was known as KXL and also had a sister station, KXTG, on the FM band; that station was first registered as KXL-FM in the 1960s with a long-running beautiful musicBeautiful music
Beautiful music is a mostly instrumental music format that was prominent in American radio from the 1960s through the 1980s...
format followed by adult contemporary, and then KXJM with a very successful Rhythmic contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary
Rhythmic contemporary, also known as rhythmic top 40, rhythmic contemporary hit radio or rhythmic crossover, is a music radio format that includes a mix of EDM, upbeat rhythmic pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. Rhythmic contemporary rarely uses rock music or country music in its airplay, but it may...
format from March 26, 1999 until May 12, 2008, when it switched formats to sports
Sports radio
Sports radio is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcasting of sporting events. A popular format with an almost exclusively male demographic in most areas, sports radio is characterized by an often-boisterous on-air style and extensive debate and analysis by both hosts and...
. The KXJM
KXJM
KBFF is an Adult Top 40 radio station licensed to Portland, Oregon, USA, and serving the Portland area. The station is currently owned by Alpha Broadcasting.-Current Lineup:* Mornings 6a-10a: More Music Mornings with CJ & Nikki...
calls, Rhythmic format, and all other intellectual property were acquired by CBS Radio
CBS Radio
CBS Radio, Inc., formerly known as Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States, third behind main rival Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media. CBS Radio owns around 130 radio stations across the country...
and moved to 107.5 FM.
At 8 a.m. on March 15, 2011, KXL started simulcasting on the former KUFO frequency of 101.1 FM. On May 25, 2011 at 4 p.m., the 750 frequency switched from news/talk to sports, changing its branding to 750 The Game (from KXTG 95.5). Thus, KXL's news/talk format is exclusive to FM.
On June 1, 2011 KXL changed their call letters (after 85 years) to KXTG to match the "Game" branding. The KXTG call letters and "The Game" sports format were recently at 95.5 FM (now KBFF).
Ownership history
From 1955 to 1998, KXL was owned by Les Smith; Rose City RadioRose City Radio Corporation
Rose City Radio Corporation was the owner of two radio stations in Portland, Oregon, NewsRadio 750 KXL and KXTG-FM 95.5 The Game, until those stations were sold to Alpha Broadcasting. Rose City also owns the Radio Northwest Network which airs programming on KXL to 17 affiliates throughout Oregon...
, a company owned by Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
owner Paul Allen
Paul Allen
Paul Gardner Allen is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. Allen co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates...
, bought it and KXTG from Smith in 1998 for a reported $42 million. In May 2009, it was announced that Larry Wilson, the founder and former owner of Citadel Broadcasting
Citadel Broadcasting
Citadel Broadcasting Corporation was a Las Vegas, Nevada-based broadcast holding company. Citadel owned 243 radio stations across the United States and was the third-largest radio station owner in the country...
, bought KXL and KXTG from Rose City for $11 million.
Talk show hosts
KXTG's talk shows include "The Morning Sports Page", hosted by Chad Doing, "The Sports Insider" with Brian Berger, "The Dave Smith Show", and The Bald Faced Truth, a sports talk show hosted by columnist John CanzanoJohn Canzano
John Canzano is an American sports columnist, radio talk show host on Portland's 750 AM "The Game" and sports columnist at The Oregonian newspaper in Portland, Oregon. He hosts a daily radio show called The Bald Faced Truth.-Career:...
of The Oregonian
The Oregonian
The Oregonian is the major daily newspaper in Portland, Oregon, owned by Advance Publications. It is the oldest continuously published newspaper on the U.S. west coast, founded as a weekly by Thomas J. Dryer on December 4, 1850...
.