KTSN (AM)
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Transmitter coordinates | 30°19′13″N 97°38′59″W / 30.32028°N 97.64972°W |
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| Repeater(s) | See § Repeaters |
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| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.sunradio.com |
KTSN (1060
KTSN broadcasts at 2,000
Mission
Sun Radio's mission, according to the website, is to preserve the culture of
Proceeds from donations are used to expand local programming, in the creation of local jobs, as support for other non-profit organizations, to broadcast local musicians and events, and in funding new capital projects to maintain its network of radio stations.
History
Lockhart's first radio station
The station was assigned the call letters KHJK on November 8, 1983. On February 9, 1988, the station changed its call sign to KFIT.[5]
The station operated as a 250-watt daytimer located in Lockhart for many years. Mike Venditti, working with consultant Don Werlinger (one time principal of KFCC in Bay City, Texas) worked to relocate the station to the three-tower, 2,000-watt operation it is today. Upon moving closer to Austin, the station adopted a Christian and secular talk format format.[6]
On May 29, 2022, following the acquisition of the station by Township Media, KFIT began originating the adult album alternative and Americana "Sun Radio" format previously found on KTSN (1490 AM), now KJFK), feeding K261DW (100.1 FM) among other signals. The "Sun Radio" programming replaced gospel music on KFIT.[7] AM 1060 and AM 1490 swapped call signs on June 3, 2022.
Repeaters
Sun Radio rebroadcasts on numerous
There is also a service agreement to provide underwriting sales for KOWO-LP 104.1 MHz, in Wimberley, operating as Wimberley Texan Radio. Mary López owns a translator associated with this station before its switch to Sun Radio.
| Location | Frequency | Call sign | Effective radiated power | Height above average terrain | Ownership | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, Texas | 100.1 MHz | K261DW | 99 watts | 373.8 meters (1,226 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| San Marcos, Texas | 99.9 MHz | K260CB | 250 watts | 46.8 meters (154 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| Luckenbach, Texas | 106.9 MHz | K295CK | 62 watts | 94 meters (308 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| Dripping Springs, Texas | 103.1 MHz | KDRP-LP | 5 watts | 137 meters (449 ft) | Principle Broadcasting Foundation | |
| Blowout, Texas | 88.9 MHz | KTSN-FM | 125 watts | 135 meters (443 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| Gonzales, Texas | 88.1 MHz | KCTI-FM | 1,300 watts | 117 meters (384 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| Mason, Texas | 104.1 MHz | KMSN | 25,000 watts | 96 meters (315 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| Bastrop, Texas | 107.1 MHz | KLZT-HD3 | 49,000 watts | 152 meters (499 ft) | Waterloo Media Group | Sun Radio Network leases the HD3 subchannel. |
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KTSN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Radio Station KHRB Signs On in Lockhart". The Austin American. Austin, Texas. March 15, 1967. p. 11. Retrieved July 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ FCC History Cards for KTSN
- ^ "Radio station changes hands". Lockhart Post-Register. Lockhart, Texas. April 5, 1979. p. 6. Retrieved July 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "KTSN Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Herndon, John (May 28, 1989). "New Christian-information station does the talking". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. p. Show World 16. Retrieved July 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jack Arrives To Challenge Bob In Austin". RadioInsight. May 29, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
External links
- KTSN in the FCC AM station database
- KTSN in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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