KPEL-FM
| Broadcast area | Lafayette metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 96.5 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | News-Talk |
| Network | Fox News Radio |
| Affiliations | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Premiere Networks Westwood One Compass Media Networks KATC-TV Weather |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KFTE, KHXT, KMDL, KPEL, KROF, KTDY | |
| History | |
First air date | May 1, 1993 (as KFTE) |
Former call signs | KFTE (1992–2010) |
Call sign meaning | PELican State |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 59288 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 42,000 watts |
| HAAT | 163 meters (535 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | kpel965.com |
KPEL-FM (96.5 FM) is a radio station in the United States. Licensed to Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, KPEL-FM serves the Lafayette metropolitan area with a news/talk format. It is owned by Townsquare Media.
Initially signing on with call sign KFTE in 1993, KPEL-FM was a music station for its first 17 years. After having easy listening and oldies formats, KFTE had an alternative rock format branded "Planet Radio 96.5" until changing to KPEL-FM and news/talk in 2010. Since 2001, KPEL-FM has been owned by Townsquare Media and its predecessor Regent Communications.