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KLCL

KLCL is an American radio station licensed to Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. The station is currently owned by Townsquare Media. The station's studios are located on North Lakeshore Drive, just northwest of downtown Lake Charles, and its transmitter is located in Westlake, Louisiana. Programming includes: Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Charlie Kirk, Dave Ramsey, Larry Elder, Buck Sexton, and Charlie Jones.

Last revised
Jun 14, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
190 w
Citations
2
Source
KLCL
Broadcast area
Lake Charles metropolitan area
Frequency1470 kHz
BrandingTalk Radio 1470
Programming
FormatTalk radio
AffiliationsFox News Radio
Salem Radio Network
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Ownership
Owner
KHLA, KJMH, KNGT, KTSR
History
First air date
May 12, 1935 (1935-05-12)
Former call signs
KPLC (1935–1971)
Former frequencies
  • 1500 kHz (1935–1941)
  • 1490 kHz (1941–1950)
Call sign meaning
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
53646
ClassB
Power
  • 5,000 watts (day)
  • 500 watts (night)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitetalk1470.com

KLCL (1470 AM) is an American radio station licensed to Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. The station is currently owned by Townsquare Media.2 The station's studios are located on North Lakeshore Drive, just northwest of downtown Lake Charles, and its transmitter is located in Westlake, Louisiana. Programming includes: Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Charlie Kirk, Dave Ramsey, Larry Elder, Buck Sexton, and Charlie Jones.

History

KLCL signed on the air on May 12, 1935, as KPLC.

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External links

30°15′31″N 93°16′07″W / 30.25861°N 93.26861°W / 30.25861; -93.26861