KHSP-LP

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KHSP-LP
  • Huntsville, Texas
Broadcast areaHuntsville, Texas
Frequency 94.3 MHz
BrandingSpirit Radio 94.3 FM
Programming
Format Christian / Community Radio
Ownership
OwnerSpirit Media Inc. (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
History
Call sign meaning
KHuntsville Spirit Radio
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 785369
Class LPFM
ERP 55 watts
HAAT 24.4 meters (80 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
30°43′19.9″N95°32′53.7″W / 30.722194°N 95.548250°W / 30.722194; -95.548250
Links
Public license information
LMS
Website SpiritRadio.FM

KHSP-LP (94.3 FM) is a low-power FM (LPFM) radio station licensed to Huntsville, Texas. It is owned and operated by Spirit Media Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The station has been granted a construction permit by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and is preparing to launch its broadcast. KHSP-LP will serve the local community with Christian programming, inspirational music, and faith-based content.

The station is branded as Spirit Radio 94.3 FM and uses the tagline "The Spirit of Huntsville."

History

The KHSP-LP call sign was previously assigned to a different low-power FM station affiliated with LifeTalk Radio. That station ceased operations in 2021, and its FCC license was canceled.

In 2024, Spirit Media Inc. received a new construction permit from the FCC to launch a new low-power FM station at 94.3 FM. Although it uses the same call letters, the station has no connection to the former LifeTalk Radio affiliate and features a completely new ownership, format, and programming.

Programming

KHSP-LP is expected to offer a mix of:

In addition to its upcoming FM broadcast, Spirit Radio is already available for streaming through the Spirit Radio FM app.

Technical details

Future plans

Spirit Media Inc. is actively preparing for KHSP-LP’s official launch, including the development of a broadcast schedule and partnerships with local churches and community organizations.

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KHSP-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

30°41′48″N95°33′08″W / 30.6967°N 95.5523°W / 30.6967; -95.5523