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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| Frequency | 1330 kHz 1660 kHz KRZI (Waco, Texas) |
|---|---|
| Branding | ESPN Central Texas |
| Programming | |
| Format | Sports |
| Affiliations | ESPN Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KRZI, KEKR, KRMX | |
| History | |
First air date | 1955 (as KMIL) |
Former call signs | KMIL (1955-2007) KTAE (2007-2012)[1] |
Call sign meaning | BelTON (revived after original 940 kHz Belton facility was deleted) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 42367 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 500 watts (day) 97 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 30°50′48.00″N 96°57′55.00″W |
| Translator(s) | See § Translators |
| Links | |
| 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 | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K265DV | 100.9 FM | Temple, Texas | 157303 | 250 (vertical) | 110.7 m (363 ft) | D | 31°6′42.00″N 97°17′49.00″W | LMS | First air date: July 16, 2007 |
| K230CH | 93.9 FM | Temple, Texas | 200605 | 250 (vertical) | 88 m (289 ft) | D | 31°6′42.00″N 97°17′49.00″W | LMS | 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]
KTON is an affiliate of the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network.
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
- ESPN Central Texas
- KTON in the FCC AM station database
- KTON on Radio-Locator
- KTON in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- K265DV in the FCC FM station database
- K265DV on Radio-Locator
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