KJIL is a

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broadcasting on 99.1 FM, licensed to

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and serving the areas of Dodge City, Kansas,

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. The station is owned by Great Plains Christian Radio. The station's format consists primarily of

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, with a few

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programs.

History

KJIL began broadcasting September 5, 1992. The station's first translator began broadcasting in 1994. In December 1999, 90.7 KJOV in Woodward, Oklahoma began simulcasting KJIL. Great Plains Christian Radio purchased the station for $60,000 the following year. In 2001, Great Plains Christian Radio acquired

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formatted KDMM-FM 105.7 in

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, and the station adopted a Christian contemporary format, with its call sign being changed to KJRL.

Translators

KJIL is also heard on translators throughout

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, as well as on full power stations KJRL 105.7 in Herington, Kansas, KJLG 91.9 in

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, KJVL 88.1 in Hutchinson, Kansas, KJLJ 88.5 in Scott City, Kansas, KNGM 88.9 in Guymon, Oklahoma, KJOV 90.7 in Woodward, Oklahoma, and KJHL 90.9 in Boise City, Oklahoma.Listen Near You
, KJIL. Retrieved October 22, 2018.

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References

External links

KJIL's website
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