KTLT

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KTLT
KTLT logo.png
Broadcast area Abilene, Texas
Frequency 98.1 MHz
Branding98.1 The Phantom
Programming
Format Active rock
Ownership
Owner
KBCY, KCDD, KHXS
History
First air date
1989 (as KKHR)
Former call signs
KTCE (1983-1988)
KKHR (1988-1999)
KFQX-FM (1999-2004)
Technical information
Facility ID 53194
Class C2
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 93 meters (305 ft)
Links
Webcast Listen live
Website www.981thephantom.com

KTLT (98.1 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Anson, Texas, broadcasting to the Abilene, Texas area. KTLT airs an active rock format branded as "98.1 The Phantom". Studios are located along U.S. Highway 84 in southwest Abilene, and the transmitter site is in between Anson and Hawley, Texas along U.S. Highway 277 in Jones County.

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History

On April 29, 2007, KTLT ceased broadcasting a Christian contemporary music format in favor of modern rock.

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On September 13, 2010, KTLT changed their format from modern rock to sports, branded as "The Ticket", with programming from ESPN Radio. In January 2013, KTLT switched affiliations to CBS Sports Radio.

On January 15, 2021 at 12 midnight, KTLT changed their format from sports to active rock, branded as "98.1 The Phantom". [1]

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References

  1. A Phantom Rocks Into Abilene Radioinsight - January 15, 2021

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