KTAI
Texas A&M University-Kingsville | |
| History | |
|---|---|
First air date | February 23, 1970[1] |
Former frequencies | 91.9 MHz (1970–1975)[2] |
Call sign meaning | K-Texas A & I University (1967–1993) (Before becoming part of the Texas A&M University System |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 65304 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 100 watts |
| HAAT | 30.0 meters (98.4 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 27°31′24.00″N 97°52′42.00″W / 27.5233333°N 97.8783333°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | Official website |
KTAI (91.1
Texas A&M University-Kingsville.[3]
History
KTAI-FM began as a
FM radio station on 91.9 MHz;[4] KTAI was moved to 91.1 MHz in January 1975[2] as the result of a new international treaty with Mexico, being the only station in the United States relocated under its provisions.[5] KTAI is a student-operated radio station that provides a mix of music, news and live sports programming.[6] KTAI is currently the only radio station in Kingsville, Texas
.
As Kingsville's only radio station, KTAI is a student-operated
Theater Arts Department.[7]
In Fall 2011, KTAI began streaming online in HD. They also joined RadioFlag, a social media and content discovery platform for radio at the same time. "RadioFlag allows users to discover new stations, new DJ’s and talk audio hosts, and stream their personal favorite stations from their smartphone or computer."[8]
Awards
KTAI won the first ever Spirit of College Radio Day Award presented by
radio stations. On-Air personality Roughneck Rich, along with three others, won in the category for Best Music Show.[10]
References
- ^ "Beeville Student Due Broadcasting Role". Victoria Advocate. February 21, 1970. p. 3A. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ a b FCC History Cards for KTAI
- ^ "KTAI Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ^ "About KTAI-FM". Tamuk.edu. 2012-05-23. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
- ^ Hauser, Glenn (November 1973). "Mexico" (PDF). VHF-UHF Digest. p. 12. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "KTAI-FM 91.1 "The One"". Tamuk.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
- ^ "KTAI-FM 91.1 "The One"". Tamuk.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
- ^ "Home". RadioFlag. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
- ^ "award2011". College Radio Day. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
- ^ "Home". RadioFlag. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
External links
- KTAI 91.1 FM Online
- Texas A&M University–Kingsville
- KTAI in the FCC FM station database
- KTAI in Nielsen Audio's FM station database