KWBT (FM)

KWBT
City Waco, Texas
Broadcast area Waco area
Branding 94.5 The Beat
HD2: CBS Sports 94.1
Slogan "Central Texas #1 for Hip Hop and R&B"
Frequency 94.5 MHz (also on HD Radio)
Translator(s) K231CG (94.1 MHz, Waco; relays HD2)
First air date 94.5: 1996
94.1: January 5, 2017
Format 94.5: Urban Contemporary
HD2/94.1: SportsTalk
ERP 94.5: 3,200 watts
94.1: 10 watts
HAAT 94.5: 138 meters
94.1: 12 meters
Class 94.5: A
94.1: D
Facility ID 94.5: 33975
94.1: 148357
Transmitter coordinates 94.5: 31°30′31″N 97°10′3″W / 31.50861°N 97.16750°W / 31.50861; -97.16750Coordinates: 31°30′31″N 97°10′3″W / 31.50861°N 97.16750°W / 31.50861; -97.16750
94.1: 31°31′16″N 97°10′39″W / 31.52111°N 97.17750°W / 31.52111; -97.17750
Callsign meaning Waco's BeaT
Former callsigns KANF (1995-1995)
KBCT (1995-2014)
Owner Jerry and Loy Lenamon
(Kennelwood Radio, LLC)
Webcast Listen Live
Website centexbeat.com

KWBT (94.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an Urban Contemporary format. KWBT HD2 broadcasts a national SportsTalk format from CBS Radio, relayed on to FM translator 94.1 K231CG, and branded as "CBS Sports 94.1".

Both KWBT & K231CG are licensed to Waco, Texas, United States, and the stations serve the Waco area. The primary facility is owned by Jerry and Loy Lenamon, through licensee Kennelwood Radio, LLC., while the relay translator is owned by Wendolynn Tellez, a translator operator based in Laredo, Texas. KWBT's studios are located in Waco, and its transmitter is located in Waco near the VA Hospital.

History

The station went on the air as KANF on 11 August 1995. On 8 September 1995, the station changed its call sign to the current KBCT.[1]

On December 31, 2013, the KWBT calls and Urban Contemporary format on 104.9 Bellmead moved to 94.5 while 104.9 FM became KBHT, who in turn launched a Rhythmic Top 40 format.[2]

Currently, 94.5 The Beat "Central Texas' #1 for Hip Hop and R&B", leads in ratings. With the #1 night show in central Texas, The Tite at Nite Crew ( hosted by BKLYN W/2oz & DJ ADezzy), being the only live radio show. Brooklyn and ADezzy have quickly become Waco's go to show for the ride home; full of gossip, games, music and conversation. Following in rating are DJ Precyse with Nyce Afternoons with DJ Precyse and the midday princess Jazze, and also Steve Harvey Morning show.

References

  1. ↑ "KBCT Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ↑ http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/netgnomes/86854/wacos-beat-moving/


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