KTDT-LP
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Branding | Downtown Radio |
Programming | |
Format | Community Radio, Underground rock |
Ownership | |
Owner | LPFM Downtown Tucson |
History | |
First air date | September 2015 |
Call sign meaning | TDT, Tucson, Downtown |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 192159 |
Class | L1 |
ERP | 50 watts |
HAAT | -51 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 33°13′38″N 110°58′23″W / 33.22722°N 110.97306°W |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live at downtownradio/Listen.fm |
Website | downtownradio |
KTDT-LP is a
History
On March 13, 2013, LPFM Downtown Tucson became a legal entity, as recognized by the Arizona Corporation Commission. On November 3, 2014, KTDT-LP was granted its original
In March 2020, in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Downtown Radio DJs and talk show hosts began remotely broadcasting from their homes, with 100% of live and prerecorded on-air content being delivered remotely until the studio's re-opening in July 2021. Under this remote-broadcast model, KTDT was able to expand its staff of DJs to include volunteers who broadcast from across the border, in recognition of Tucson's rich multicultural heritage.
Programming
KTDT plays an eclectic mix of primarily rock-related genres, including those from independent artists, local bands and artists, and bands/musicians on major labels.
The styles of rock played vary and range from (but not limited to)
Additionally, there is a mental health component to the station's programming. Since its inception, the station has dedicated an hour each Sunday to address mental health issues with the goal of reducing the stigma associated with seeking help for mental and emotional health problems. The Depression Session, hosted by Laura Milkins, ran from November 22, 2015, through November 26th, 2018. Other mental health shows that have aired or are airing include Let's Talk About Mental Health, Mental Health Connection, and Heavy Mental.
Funding
KTDT is a non-profit organization that operates under the corporation name LPFM Downtown Tucson and is designated as a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation, according to the Arizona Corporation Commission website.[7]
Per its non-profit status, and due to FCC and grant regulations, KTDT doesn't air traditional radio
According to its website, “Community support is essential to Downtown Radio’s ability to continue entertaining and serving the community.” Memberships range from one-time gifts in any amount to monthly sustaining memberships in any amount.[10]
KTDT's Tucson Weekly Best of Tucson Awards
KTDT won Tucson Weekly's Best of Tucson awards for Best New Radio Station for 2016.[11]
References
- ^ About Downtown Radio
- ^ Brimmer, Simon (2015-02-10). "Downtown Radio Ready to Flip the Switch on LPFM Project". Downtown Tucson Partnership. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ Higgins, Spencer Higgins / Arizona Sonora News (2015-03-30). "Low-power FM radio stations about to air throughout Arizona – Arizona Sonora News Service". Arizona Sonora News Service. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ "Staff Pick: Best New Radio Station". Tucson Weekly. 2016. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ Allis, Brad (2016-01-22). "Music lovers drive downtown radio station". Inside Tucson Business. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ KTDT's DJs and Shows page
- ^ Arizona Corporation Commission website
- ^ KTDT Underwriting
- ^ KTDT PSA Submission page
- ^ Donate to KTDT
- ^ Best of Tucson 2016
External links
- KTDT Website
- KTDT in the FCC FM station database
- KTDT-LP at FCCdata.org
- KTDT in Nielsen Audio's FM station database