KKTU-FM

Last updated
KKTU-FM
Frequency 99.5 MHz
Branding99.5 K2FM
Programming
Format Hot adult contemporary
Affiliations AP Radio, Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerLahontan Valley Broadcasting Company, LLC
KVLV
History
First air date
November 26, 1966 (1966-11-26) (as KVLV-FM at 99.3)
Former call signs
KVLV-FM (1966–2011)
Former frequencies
99.3 MHz (1966–2011)
Call sign meaning
K2, the station's branding
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 36244
Class A
ERP 6,000 watts
HAAT 76 meters (249 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 39°29′47″N118°48′50″W / 39.49639°N 118.81389°W / 39.49639; -118.81389
Links
Public license information
Website Official website

KKTU-FM (99.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to Fallon, Nevada, United States, the station is currently owned by Lahontan Valley Broadcasting Company, LLC and features programming from AP Radio and Westwood One. [2] The station is a member of the Nevada Broadcasters Association. [3] KKTU and its sister station KVLV have broadcast candidate debates in the past. [4] The station also carries local events, such as student shout-outs during graduation ceremonies. [5]

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History

The station signed on as KVLV-FM in 1966. It switched its callsign in 2011 to KKTU-FM, and moved frequencies from 99.3 MHz to 99.5 MHz. [6] The station covers most of the western half of Churchill County, Nevada. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KKTU-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "KKTU-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ↑ "Member Directory". Nevada Broadcasters Association and Foundation.
  4. ↑ Staff report (October 6, 2020). "KVLV Will Stream Candidates Night Online". The Fallon Post.
  5. ↑ "Churchill County High School Graduation Scheduled for Friday Night". 2NEWS Nevada . May 26, 2020.
  6. ↑ "FCC History Cards for KKTU-FM" (PDF). Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  7. ↑ "KKTU-FM 99.5 MHz - Fallon, NV". Radio-locator.com.
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