KTON (AM)
KTON (1330 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a sports radio format. Licensed to Cameron, Texas, United States, the station is owned by Milam Broadcasting Company.[2] KTON simulcasts AM 1660 KRZI in Waco.
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| City | Cameron, Texas |
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| Branding | ESPN Central Texas |
| Frequency | 1330 kHz 1660 kHz KRZI (Waco, Texas) |
| Translator(s) | See § Translator |
| First air date | 1955 (as KMIL) |
| Format | Sports |
| Power | 500 watts (day) 97 watts (night) |
| Class | D |
| Facility ID | 42367 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 30°50′48.00″N 96°57′55.00″W |
| Call sign meaning | BelTON (revived after original 940 kHz Belton facility was deleted) |
| Former call signs | KMIL (1955-2007) KTAE (2007-2012)[1] |
| Affiliations | ESPN Radio |
| Owner | Milam Broadcasting Company (Gary L. Moss) |
| Sister stations | KRZI, KEKR, KRMX |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 1660espn.com |
Programming is also heard on an FM translator station, 100.9 K265DV in Temple. KTON and KRZI are ESPN Radio Network affiliates.
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K265DV | 100.9 | Temple, Texas | 157303 | 250 (vertical) | 110.7 m (363 ft) | D | 31°6′42.00″N 97°17′49.00″W | FCC | First air date: July 16, 2007 |
| K230CH | 93.9 | Temple, Texas | 250 (vertical) | 88 m (289 ft) | D | 31°6′42.00″N 97°17′49.00″W | FCC | First air date: TBD |
History
At one time, the station was programmed similarly to sister station KCAA in Southern California, with programs including Brother Stair, Alex Jones, Free Talk Live, and Barry W. Lynn.
It used to be licensed as "KMIL," but changed its call sign to "KTAE" on August 1, 2007, and again to "KTON" on December 17, 2012.[1]
References
- "Call Sign History". CDBS Public Access Database. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau. December 17, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
- "KTON Facility Record". U.S. Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
External links
- Query the FCC's AM station database for KTON
- Radio-Locator Information on KTON
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KTON
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