KCLC

KCLC (89.1 FM) is a non-commercial radio station. It is licensed to St. Charles, Missouri, and serves the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is owned by Lindenwood University, with students hosting most of the programs. It broadcasts a radio format of adult album alternative music, with other genres also heard.

KCLC

St. Charles, Missouri
Broadcast area	Greater St. Louis
Frequency	89.1 MHz FM (HD Radio) 89.1-2 FM "The Experience"
Branding	89.1 FM KCLC
Programming
Format	Album Adult Alternative
Ownership
Owner	Lindenwood University
History
First air date	October 1968; 56 years ago (1968-10)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	37722
Class	C2
ERP	50,000 watts
HAAT	72.7 meters (239 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	38°47′5″N 90°30′5″W
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live - HD1 The Smart Mix Listen Live - HD2 The Experience
Website	891thewood.com

KCLC is a Class C2 FM station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts. It broadcasts using HD Radio technology. Its HD-2 digital subchannel is called "The Experience," offering a second stream of music.

History

The station signed on the air in October 1968; 56 years ago (1968-10). KCLC underwent major facility upgrades in late August 2010. It included a new antenna and transmitter, new studio hardware and software, and the capability for HD broadcasting. In 2022, KCLC dropped its longtime moniker "The Wood."