KTYL-FM

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KTYL-FM
KTYL Mix931 logo.png
Broadcast area Tyler-Longview-Jacksonville area
Frequency 93.1 MHz
BrandingMix 93.1
Programming
Language(s) English
Format Top 40
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
History
FoundedFebruary 1, 1961
(initial CP issued)
First air date
June 28, 1961
(63 years ago)
 (1961-06-28)
Former call signs
KSLT (1961–1965)
KZAK-FM (1965–1976)
KTYL (1976–1979)
Call sign meaning
Tyler, Texas (city of license and principal city in its broadcast area)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 35711
Class C1
ERP 82,000  watts
HAAT 938 ft (286 m)
Transmitter coordinates
32°15′36″N94°57′03″W / 32.259889°N 94.950778°W / 32.259889; -94.950778
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website mix931fm.com

KTYL-FM (93.1 MHz) is a Townsquare Media radio station, licensed to Tyler, Texas, serving the Tyler-Longview-Jacksonville area, with a Top 40 format. KTYL operates with an ERP of 82 kW from a transmitter site near Overton in western Rusk County. Studios are located on Brookside Drive in south Tyler in a building shared with Townsquare's other Tyler stations.

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History

KSLT – Tyler's first FM station

The initial construction permit for 93.1 was issued by the FCC on February 1, 1961, to Oil Center Broadcasting Company, owned by L.S. Torrans and Bryan L. Scott of Tyler. [2] Construction of the station was completed by June of that year. Scott noted that the music broadcast by the station would include "everything that has withstood the test of time", which did not include rock and roll. [3] The station was on the air by June 29. [4] It originally operated with 5 kW of power from between the hours 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. [5]

KTYL featured an adult contemporary (AC) format from the 1980s until 1999. In 1999, KTYL switched from AC Lite 93.1 to rhythmic oldies as Jammin' 93.1. This format lasted until November 2001, when KTYL started playing Christmas music. At midnight December 26, 2001, KTYL switched to contemporary hit Top 40 music as Mix 93.1. The first song on Mix 93.1 was "Jump" by Van Halen. The "Mix" name was previously carried by sister Top 40 (CHR), KISX as Mix 107.3. KISX re-launched as Kiss 107FM prior to the launch of the Mix 93.1.

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KTYL-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. FCC History Cards for KTYL-FM
  3. "New FM Station Ready". Tyler Morning Telegraph . June 22, 1961. p. 10. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  4. "NEW FM KSLT (advertisement)". Tyler Morning Telegraph. June 29, 1961. p. 27. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  5. "It's Here! Tyler and Northeast Texas (advertisement)". The Tyler Courier-Times. July 9, 1961. p. 38. Retrieved August 14, 2021.