KHBT

Last updated
KHBT
Frequency 97.7 MHz
Branding97.7 The Bolt
Programming
Format Classic Hits
Affiliations Fox News Radio, Iowa State University,
Ownership
OwnerOpen Roads Media, L.L.C.
History
First air date
August 5, 1970
Call sign meaning
HBT → Humboldt
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 10902
Class A
ERP 5,800 watts
HAAT 84 m (276 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°43′57″N94°12′23″W / 42.73250°N 94.20639°W / 42.73250; -94.20639
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website 977thebolt.com

KHBT (97.7 FM) is an American commercial radio station that serves the Humboldt, Iowa, area. The station broadcasts an Classic Hits format. KHBT is licensed to Open Roads Media, L.L.C., of Humboldt, Iowa.

The transmitter and broadcast tower are located in northeast Humboldt along Iowa Highway 3 near Montana Avenue. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is 91 m (299 ft) tall with the FM broadcast antenna mounted at the 87 m (285 ft) level. [2] The calculated Height Above Average Terrain is 84 m (276 ft).

KHBT is a FOX News affiliate and broadcasts Iowa State University sports. KHBT also broadcasts Humboldt High School Wildcat sports, (Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Wrestling and Volleyball) four daily newscasts Monday through Friday, Free Ride Friday, and is home to Pat Kolar and the Bolt Morning Show. In 2020, KHBT recognized 50 years of broadcasting.

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KHBT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "ASR Registration 1015366". Wireless2.fcc.gov. 2008-10-23. Retrieved 2015-07-14.