KTBB (AM)
KTBB (600 AM; "97.5 FM & 600 AM KTBB") is an American terrestrial radio station broadcasting a News-Talk format and simulcasted on 97.5 KTBB-FM. Licensed to Tyler, Texas, United States, the station serves the Tyler-Longview area. The station is currently owned by Paul Gleiser, through licensee ATW Media, LLC.[1][2] KTBB's studios are located in south Tyler along SE Loop 323, and the transmitter is located southeast of Tyler city limits.
City | Tyler, Texas |
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Broadcast area | Tyler-Longview metropolitan area |
Branding | 97.5 FM & 600 AM KTBB |
Slogan | News, Weather, Talk |
Frequency | 600 kHz |
Repeater(s) | 97.5 KTBB-FM (Troup) |
First air date | November 10, 1947 |
Format | News-Talk & Sports |
Power | 5,000 watts |
Class | B |
Facility ID | 24248 |
Transmitter coordinates | 32°16′18″N 95°12′23″W |
Call sign meaning | Tyler Blackstone Broadcasting (original facility owner) |
Affiliations | ABC News Radio |
Owner | Paul Gleiser (ATW Media, LLC) |
Sister stations | KRWR, KTBB-FM |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | ktbb.com |
History
The AM station began broadcasting in 1947 on 600 kHz with 500 W power. It was owned and operated by the Blackstone Broadcasting Company.[3]
Programming
KTBB (600 AM) broadcasts the syndicated radio shows The Glenn Beck Show, The Rush Limbaugh Show, and The Sean Hannity Show on weekdays.
Previous logo
References
- "KTBB-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "KTBB AM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "New KTBB Tyler, Tex., Announces Staff Lineup" (PDF). Broadcasting. November 3, 1947. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
External links
- Query the FCC's AM station database for KTBB
- Radio-Locator Information on KTBB
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KTBB