By day, KWML is powered at 5,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna. But to protect other stations on 570 AM from interference, at night it greatly reduces power to 155 watts. The AM transmitter is off U.S. Highway 70 (Picacho Avenue) near the Rio Grande.[3] Programming is also heard on 215-watt FM translatorK283CG at 104.5 MHz.[4] The station uses its FM dial position in its moniker, calling itself "Kool 104.5".
History
The station signed on the air in 1955; 69 years ago (1955). The original call sign was KGRT. From 2000 to 2014, its call sign was KSNM.
On August 8, 2016, the station changed its format from sports radio to oldies. It was branded as "Kool Oldies 104.5 and AM 570".[5]
On March 8, 2024, KWML changed its format from oldies to rhythmic adult contemporary, branded as "Kool 104.5".[6]