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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.
| Simulcast of KRZI, Waco, Texas | |
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| Frequency | 1330 kHz |
| 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 |
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Call sign meaning | Belton (revived after original 940 kHz facility was deleted) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 42367 |
| Class | D |
| Power |
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Transmitter coordinates | 30°50′48.00″N 96°57′55.00″W / 30.8466667°N 96.9652778°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 affiliated with ESPN Radio.
Translators edit
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info | Notes |
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| 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 / 31.1116667°N 97.2969444°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 / 31.1116667°N 97.2969444°W | LMS | First air date: TBD |
History edit
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 edit
- ^ a b "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 edit
- ESPN Central Texas
- KTON in the FCC AM station database
- KTON in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- K265DV in the FCC FM station database
- K265DV at FCCdata.org
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