WKLL
Encyclopedia
WKLL, WKRL-FM, and WKRH are a series of radio stations owned by Galaxy Communications
. The FM stations, broadcasting at 94.9 MHz, 100.9 MHz, and 106.5 MHz respectively, are all branded as "K-Rock
" and run a modern rock
format. The stations are licensed to Frankfort (Utica
-Rome
area), Syracuse
, and Minetto, New York
(serving the Oswego
-Fulton
area) respectively.
The Central New York K-Rock stations sponsor the annual K-Rockathon
.
Galaxy Communications
Galaxy Communications is a radio broadcasting company with radio stations entirely in the Central New York area.In 1989, the first Galaxy station, WKLL was launched by the current CEO, Ed Levine, and his business partner, Bob Raide. In the 1990s, Galaxy launched additional stations in Syracuse and...
. The FM stations, broadcasting at 94.9 MHz, 100.9 MHz, and 106.5 MHz respectively, are all branded as "K-Rock
K-Rock
K-Rock is a common radio brand, generally carried by radio stations airing a modern rock format. CBS Radio has owned the K-Rock brand in the United States since 1986. Then known as Infinity Broadcasting, CBS acquired the K-Rock brand after purchasing noted Los Angeles rock station KROQ-FM , its...
" and run a modern rock
Modern rock
Modern rock is a rock format commonly found on commercial radio; the format consists primarily of the alternative rock genre...
format. The stations are licensed to Frankfort (Utica
Utica, New York
Utica is a city in and the county seat of Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 62,235 at the 2010 census, an increase of 2.6% from the 2000 census....
-Rome
Rome, New York
Rome is a city in Oneida County, New York, United States. It is located in north-central or "upstate" New York. The population was 44,797 at the 2010 census. It is in New York's 24th congressional district. In 1758, British forces began construction of Fort Stanwix at this strategic location, but...
area), Syracuse
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
, and Minetto, New York
Minetto, New York
Minetto, New York is the name of a CDP and a town in Oswego County, New York:* Minetto , New York* Minetto , New York...
(serving the Oswego
Oswego, New York
Oswego is a city in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 18,142 at the 2010 census. Oswego is located on Lake Ontario in north-central New York and promotes itself as "The Port City of Central New York"...
-Fulton
Fulton, Oswego County, New York
Fulton is a small city in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 11,855 at the 2000 census. The city is named after Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat.The city of Fulton is located in the western part of the county....
area) respectively.
The Central New York K-Rock stations sponsor the annual K-Rockathon
Krockathon
K-Rockathon is a rock concert that is held annually in Central New York. These concerts have been held at venues in Vernon, Syracuse, Oswego, Utica, and Weedsport, NY. K-Rockathon exploits the biggest bands of the time as well as showing off what the local bands have to offer...
.