# KCGL

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Classic hits radio station in Powell, Wyoming

KCGL Powell, Wyoming United States Broadcast area Cody, Wyoming Frequency 104.1 MHz Branding 104.1 The Eagle Programming Format Classic hits Affiliations Westwood One Ownership Owner Legend Communications of Wyoming (Big Horn Radio Network) Sister stations KODI, KTAG, KZMQ (AM), KZMQ-FM History First air date April 16, 2001 (2001-04-16) Former call signs KRYV (2001) Call sign meaning Cody/Eagle Technical information[1] Licensing authority FCC Facility ID 43918 Class C ERP 100,000 watts HAAT 547 meters Transmitter coordinates 44°29′42″N 109°9′10″W / 44.49500°N 109.15278°W / 44.49500; -109.15278 Links Public license information Public file LMS Website KCGL Online

**KCGL** (104.1 [FM](/source/FM_broadcasting), "The Eagle") is a [radio station](/source/Radio_station) broadcasting a [classic hits](/source/Classic_hits) format. It is licensed to [Powell, Wyoming](/source/Powell%2C_Wyoming), and serves the entire [Cody](/source/Cody%2C_Wyoming) area. The station is currently owned by the Big Horn Radio Network, a division of Legend Communications of Wyoming, and features programming from [Westwood One](/source/Westwood_One_(current)). The Eagle changed their format from [classic rock](/source/Classic_rock) to classic hits on July 15, 2016, at 3 pm. The station is simulcast in the Worland area on 105.7 [KVGL](/source/KVGL).

All five stations of the Big Horn Radio Network have their offices and studios located on Mountain View Drive in Cody. KCGL and [KTAG](/source/KTAG) share a transmitter site on Cedar Mountain off [Highway 14](/source/U.S._Route_14_in_Wyoming), west of Cody.

## History

The station first signed on the air on April 16, 2001, under the call sign KRYV. The station changed its call sign shortly after launch, adopting the current KCGL on May 21, 2001. The call sign is interpreted as standing for "K Cody eaG Le," reflecting its popular branding, "104.1 The Eagle."[2][3] The station initially aired a Classic Rock format upon its launch. It transitioned to its current Classic Hits format on July 15, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. It features syndicated programming from Westwood One.[4]

KCGL is owned by Legend Communications of Wyoming, LLC, which is the state's largest chain of radio stations.[5] The station is managed under the company's regional umbrella, the Big Horn Radio Network.[6] Legend Communications operates over 20 stations and three FM translators across Wyoming communities including Cody, Worland, Sheridan, and Gillette.[7]

The company was co-founded by W. Lawrence "Larry" Patrick, a media industry veteran with a long career spanning five decades, including roles as a broadcaster, consultant, and media broker.[8] Patrick holds a Ph.D. degree in communications and management and a J.D. degree and has been involved in over $8 billion worth of media transactions throughout his career.[9]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FCC-LMS-43918_1-0)** ["Facility Technical Data for KCGL"](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityTechDetails.html?facilityId=43918). *Licensing and Management System*. [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["KCGL Call Sign History"](https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=43918&Callsign=KCGL). *United States [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission), audio division*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["FCC Applications - Basin Radio Network"](https://basinsradio.com/fcc-applications/). *Big Horn Basin Media*. Retrieved November 6, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["KCGL-FM – Big Horn Basin Media"](https://mybighornbasin.com/radio-station/kcgl-fm/). *Big Horn Basin Media*. Retrieved November 6, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Legend Seeks FCC OK For Patrick Share Transfer"](https://rbr.com/legend-seeks-fcc-ok-for-patrick-share-transfer/). *Radio & Television Business Report*. June 11, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Larry Patrick Appointed to NAB Radio Board"](https://www.nab.org/documents/newsroom/pressRelease.asp?id=5163). National Association of Broadcasters. October 4, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Larry Patrick Aims for Solo Ownership of Legend Communications"](https://radioink.com/2024/06/12/larry-patrick-aims-for-solo-ownership-of-legend-communications/). *Radio Ink*. June 12, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Larry Patrick & Greg Guy Dissolve Patrick Communications Into Separate Brokerages"](https://radioinsight.com/headlines/259795/larry-patrick-greg-guy-dissolve-patrick-communications-into-separate-brokerages/). *RadioInsight*. October 9, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["W. Lawrence Patrick to receive honorary degree from UK"](https://ci.uky.edu/about/news-and-media/2023/w-lawrence-patrick-receive-honorary-degree-uk). University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information. May 3, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2025.

## External links

- [Facility details for Facility ID 43918 (KCGL)](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=43918) in the [FCC](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission) Licensing and Management System

- [KCGL](https://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SP26&band=fm&callLetter=KCGL) in [Nielsen Audio](/source/Nielsen_Audio)'s FM station database

v t e Radio stations in the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming Cody/Powell/Lovell AM KPOW 1260 KODI 1400 FM KFGR 88.1 KNWT 89.1 KUWP 90.1 KOFG 91.1 KCWB 92.1 KTAG 97.9 KROW 101.1 KBEN-FM 103.3 KCGL 104.1 KWHO 107.1 Thermopolis/Ethete FM KUWT 91.3 KTWY 97.1 KWYW 99.1 KDNO 101.7 KWWY 106.5 Worland/Greybull/Basin AM KZMQ 1140 KWOR 1340 FM KNPJ 88.5 KKLX 96.1 KZMQ-FM 100.3 KVGL 105.7 LPFM K219KZ 91.7 K284CJ 104.7 KLZL-LP 90.7 KXDM-LP 95.3 KKSG-LP 103.7 Defunct KTHE (1240 AM) KWRR (89.5 FM) KYDZ (90.1 FM) Nearby regions Billings Casper Jackson Riverton/Lander Sheridan See also List of radio stations in Wyoming

v t e Classic Hits radio stations in Wyoming By frequency 1470 92.3 97.9 101.9 104.1 104.9 105.3 105.5 105.7 By callsign KCGL KIGN KKTY KQOL KRRR KVGL KYOY KZQL KZWB By city Burns/Cheyenne Cheyenne Douglas Green River Hillsdale Manderson Mills/Casper Powell Sleepy Hollow See also adult contemporary classic hits college country news/talk NPR oldies religious rock sports top 40 urban other radio stations in Wyoming See also Oldies Classic Hits

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