KBJT (1590 AM, "Talk Radio 1590") is a radio station licensed to serve Fordyce, Arkansas, United States. The station, established in 1959, is currently owned by KBJT, Inc.
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| Broadcast area | South Central Arkansas |
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| Frequency | 1590 kHz |
| Branding | Talk Radio 1590 |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | KBJT, Inc. |
| KQEW | |
| History | |
First air date | August 1, 1959 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 33663 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 4,700 watts (day) 35 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 33°48′10″N 92°26′10″W / 33.80278°N 92.43611°W |
| Translator(s) | K255DI (98.9 MHz, Fordyce) |
| Links | |
| Website | kbjtkq.com |
Programming edit
KBJT broadcasts a news/talk radio format featuring a mix of local news, community affairs, and syndicated talk shows.[1] Local programming includes regional and state news, weather, local government meetings, and a tradio show called "Swap Shop".[2] Syndicated programming includes talk shows hosted by Laura Ingraham, Jerry Doyle,[3] Greg Knapp, G. Gordon Liddy, Dave Ramsey,[4] and Michael Reagan.[5]
History edit
This station began regular broadcast operations on August 1, 1959, with 250 watts of power on a frequency of 1570 kHz.[6] The station was launched under the ownership of KBJT, Inc., with Kermit F. Tracy serving as president, general manager, and chief engineer.[6] The station was assigned the KBJT call sign by the Federal Communications Commission.[7]
Mack R. Smith acquired license-holder KBJT, Inc., on January 3, 1962.[8] Smith would run KBJT for 15 years before selling the company to a group led by Gary Coates and his brother Paul Coates in a transaction consummated on March 15, 1977.[9] By 1980, Gary Coates had full control of KBJT, Inc., and he has served as the station's general manager since 1977.
In January 1984, the station applied to the FCC for a power increase in its daytime signal to 1,000 watts.[10] The FCC granted KBJT this authorization on August 3, 1984.[10]
Nearly 20 years later, in June 2004, the FCC authorized a change in frequency from 1570 to 1590 kHz, an increase in daytime power to 4,700 watts, and the addition of a nighttime signal at 35 watts.[11] The FCC issued a new license to cover these changes on July 2, 2007.[12]
Notable alumni edit
- Sam Conn, a former intern, is now an actor and award-winning journalist.
References edit
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ "About KBJT-AM Radio". KBJT/KQEW Radio. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ "Radio Stations: Arkansas". Jerry Doyle. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ O'Malley, Leslie (March 1, 2008). "Personal finance course offers peace from anxiety, debt". Arkansas Catholic.
- ^ "People & Programs on KBJT". KBJT/KQEW Radio. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ a b "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S.". 1959 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1959. p. B-109.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved May 12, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The Facilities of Radio". 1969 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1969. p. B-12.
- ^ "The Facilities of Radio". 1979 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1979. p. C-13.
- ^ a b "Application Search Details (BP-19840116AG)". FCC Media Bureau. August 3, 1984.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BP-20040107ALE)". FCC Media Bureau. June 3, 2004.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BL-20070425AIK)". FCC Media Bureau. July 2, 2007.
External links edit
- KBJT official website
- KBJT in the FCC AM station database
- KBJT in Nielsen Audio's AM station database