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| name = KQLT
| name = KQLT
| city = [[Casper, Wyoming]]
| city = [[Casper, Wyoming]]
| area = [[Casper, Wyoming]]
| area = Casper, Wyoming
| branding = ''Kolt Country''
| branding = ''Kolt Country''
| frequency = 103.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 103.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = 1983
| airdate = {{start date and age|1983}}
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| format = [[Country music]]
| erp = 97,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 97,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = 567 meters
| haat = {{convert|567|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = C
| class = C
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| facility_id = 47878
| facility_id = 47878
| coordinates = {{coord|42.744|N|106.309|W|type:landmark_region:US-WY_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|42.744|N|106.309|W|type:landmark_region:US-WY_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns =
| former_callsigns =
| owner = Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc.
| owner = Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc.
| website = {{URL|http://www.facebook.com/KQLTCountry}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.facebook.com/KQLTCountry}}
}}
}}
[[File:USA 2019 07 Casper WY KOLT.jpg|thumb]]
'''KQLT''' is a commercial [[radio station]] located in [[Casper, Wyoming]], broadcasting on 103.7 [[FM Broadcasting|FM]]. '''KQLT''' airs a [[country music]] format branded as "Kolt Country". The music programming is [[Radio syndication|syndicated]] by [[Dial Global Networks]].
'''KQLT''' is a commercial [[radio station]] located in [[Casper, Wyoming]], broadcasting on 103.7 [[FM Broadcasting|FM]]. KQLT airs a [[country music]] format branded as "Kolt Country". The music programming is [[Radio syndication|syndicated]] by [[Dial Global Networks]].


The station began with an [[adult standards|easy listening]] format in the 1980s. Later in that decade, the station changed to an [[oldies]] music format, and then in the 1990s changed again to its present country music format.
The station began with an [[adult standards|easy listening]] format in the 1980s. Later in that decade, the station changed to an [[oldies]] music format, and then in the 1990s changed again to its present country music format.
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==Fines==
==Fines==
KQLT, along with other Casper stations owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting were fined $68,000 for using unlicensed [[Studio/transmitter link]]s, which the company had been using for 16 years. The FCC fined the company $68,000 for "willfully and repeatedly" violating the law, giving the stations' owner 30 days to get licenses for its STLs for KQLT, and sister stations [[KMLD]], [[KASS]], and [[KHOC]].<ref>[http://trib.com/news/local/casper/fcc-slaps-casper-radio-station-owner-with-fine/article_f87b09f5-120a-5144-8b61-0612074eb521.html FCC slaps Casper radio station owner with $68,000 fine - Casper Star Tribune 7/28/2012]</ref>
KQLT, along with other Casper stations owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting were fined $68,000 for using unlicensed [[studio transmitter link]]s, which the company had been using for 16 years. The FCC fined the company $68,000 for "willfully and repeatedly" violating the law, giving the stations' owner 30 days to get licenses for its STLs for KQLT, and sister stations [[KMLD]], [[KASS]], and [[KHOC]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://trib.com/news/local/casper/fcc-slaps-casper-radio-station-owner-with-68-000-fine/article_f87b09f5-120a-5144-8b61-0612074eb521.html|title=FCC slaps Casper radio station owner with $68,000 fine|first=Jeremy|last=Fugleberg|date=July 28, 2012|website=Casper Star-Tribune}}</ref>
In 2012, station owner Jan Charles Gray was named in a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Labor for improperly paying employees. Gray called the claims in the lawsuit "bogus".<ref>[http://trib.com/news/local/casper/feds-sue-casper-radio-station-owner-over-employee-pay/article_a37f51d3-c7db-5538-b700-abaa4ff4de6a.html] Feds Sue Casper Radio Station Owner Over Employee Pay - Casper Star Tribune, 11-21-12.</ref>
In 2012, station owner Jan Charles Gray was named in a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Labor for improperly paying employees. Gray called the claims in the lawsuit "bogus".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wolfson |first1=Joshua |title=Feds Sue Casper Radio Station Owner Over Employee Pay |url=https://trib.com/news/local/casper/feds-sue-casper-radio-station-owner-over-employee-pay/article_a37f51d3-c7db-5538-b700-abaa4ff4de6a.html |work=[[Casper Star-Tribune]] |date=November 21, 2012}}</ref>
In 2013, Gray informed the Casper Star Tribune that the lawsuit and a $68,000 fine for unlicensed STLs were "a lot of baloney." Gray said if the FCC doesn't back down, he plans to "sue them on behalf of every radio owner in America that has been wronged by them".<ref>[http://trib.com/news/local/casper/fcc-slaps-casper-radio-station-owner-with-fine/article_f87b09f5-120a-5144-8b61-0612074eb521.html FCC slaps Casper radio station owner with $68,000 fine]</ref>
In 2013, Gray informed the Casper Star Tribune that the lawsuit and a $68,000 fine for unlicensed STLs were "a lot of baloney". Gray said if the FCC did not back down, he planned to "sue them on behalf of every radio owner in America that has been wronged by them".<ref name="auto"/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{FM station data|47878|KQLT}}
*{{Facebook|KQLTCountry}}
* {{Facebook|KQLTCountry}}
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*{{FM station data|KQLT}}


{{Casper Radio}}
{{Casper Radio}}
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[[Category:Country radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Country radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1983]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1983]]
[[Category:1983 establishments in Wyoming]]
[[Category:Natrona County, Wyoming]]
[[Category:Casper, Wyoming]]




Latest revision as of 10:42, 13 July 2024

KQLT
Broadcast areaCasper, Wyoming
Frequency103.7 MHz
BrandingKolt Country
Programming
FormatCountry music
Ownership
OwnerMt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc.
History
First air date
1983; 41 years ago (1983)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID47878
ClassC
ERP97,000 watts
HAAT567 meters (1,860 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°44′38″N 106°18′32″W / 42.744°N 106.309°W / 42.744; -106.309
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.facebook.com/KQLTCountry

KQLT is a commercial radio station located in Casper, Wyoming, broadcasting on 103.7 FM. KQLT airs a country music format branded as "Kolt Country". The music programming is syndicated by Dial Global Networks.

The station began with an easy listening format in the 1980s. Later in that decade, the station changed to an oldies music format, and then in the 1990s changed again to its present country music format.

All Mt. Rushmore Casper stations are located at 218 N. Wolcott in downtown Casper. KQLT's sister stations are KMLD, KHOC, KVOC, and KASS.

Fines

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KQLT, along with other Casper stations owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting were fined $68,000 for using unlicensed studio transmitter links, which the company had been using for 16 years. The FCC fined the company $68,000 for "willfully and repeatedly" violating the law, giving the stations' owner 30 days to get licenses for its STLs for KQLT, and sister stations KMLD, KASS, and KHOC.[2] In 2012, station owner Jan Charles Gray was named in a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Labor for improperly paying employees. Gray called the claims in the lawsuit "bogus".[3] In 2013, Gray informed the Casper Star Tribune that the lawsuit and a $68,000 fine for unlicensed STLs were "a lot of baloney". Gray said if the FCC did not back down, he planned to "sue them on behalf of every radio owner in America that has been wronged by them".[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KQLT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ a b Fugleberg, Jeremy (July 28, 2012). "FCC slaps Casper radio station owner with $68,000 fine". Casper Star-Tribune.
  3. ^ Wolfson, Joshua (November 21, 2012). "Feds Sue Casper Radio Station Owner Over Employee Pay". Casper Star-Tribune.
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