KTON

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KTON
Simulcast of KRZI, Waco, Texas
KRZI-KTON 1660-92.3-1330-100.9 logo.png
Frequency 1330 kHz
BrandingESPN Central Texas
Programming
Format Sports
Affiliations ESPN Radio
Ownership
Owner
  • Milam Broadcasting Company
  • (Gary L. Moss)
KRZI, KEKR, KBHT
History
First air date
1955(69 years ago) (1955) (as KMIL)
Former call signs
  • KMIL (1955–2007)
  • KTAE (2007–2012) [1]
Call sign meaning
 Belton (revived after original 940 kHz facility was deleted)
Technical information
Facility ID 42367
Class D
Power
  • 500 watts (day)
  • 97 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
 30°50′48.00″N96°57′55.00″W / 30.8466667°N 96.9652778°W / 30.8466667; -96.9652778
Translator(s) See § Translators
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website 1660espn.com

KTON (1330 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a sports radio format. Licensed to Cameron, Texas, United States, the station is owned by Milam Broadcasting Company. [2] KTON simulcasts AM 1660 KRZI in Waco.

Contents

Programming is also heard on an FM translator station, 100.9 K265DV in Temple. KTON and KRZI are affiliated with ESPN Radio.

Translators

Broadcast translators for KTON
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class Transmitter coordinatesFCC infoNotes
K265DV100.9 FM Temple, Texas 157303250 (vertical)110.7  m (363  ft)D 31°6′42.00″N97°17′49.00″W / 31.1116667°N 97.2969444°W / 31.1116667; -97.2969444 LMS First air date: July 16, 2007
K230CH93.9 FM Temple, Texas 200605250 (vertical)88 m (289 ft)D 31°6′42.00″N97°17′49.00″W / 31.1116667°N 97.2969444°W / 31.1116667; -97.2969444 LMS First air date: TBD

History

At one time, the station was programmed similarly to sister station KCAA in Southern California, with programs including Brother Stair, Alex Jones, Free Talk Live, and Barry W. Lynn.

It used to be licensed as KMIL, but changed its call sign to KTAE on August 1, 2007, and again to KTON on December 17, 2012. [1]

KTON is an affiliate of the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Call Sign History". CDBS Public Access Database. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau. December 17, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  2. ↑ "KTON Facility Record". U.S. Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-10-19.


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