KTSN (AM)
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| Broadcast area | Austin area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1060 kHz |
| Branding | Sun Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Album Alternative - Americana |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| See § Repeaters, KFIT | |
| History | |
First air date | March 15, 1967 |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | K T S u N |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 34430 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 2,000 watts day |
Transmitter coordinates | 30°19′13″N 97°38′59″W / 30.32028°N 97.64972°WCoordinates: 30°19′13″N 97°38′59″W / 30.32028°N 97.64972°W |
| Translator(s) | See § Repeaters |
| Repeater(s) | See § Repeaters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | www.sunradio.com |
KTSN (1060 AM) is a radio station licensed to Lockhart, Texas, United States, serving the Austin area. The station is currently owned by Township Media, LLC, and broadcasts a hybrid Adult Album Alternative / Americana format branded as Sun Radio.
History
KHRB signed on March 15, 1967, as Lockhart's first radio station. It was owned by Heath–Reasoner Broadcasters (Dan Heath of Lockhart and Marion Reasoner of Fort Worth) and operated with 250 watts.[1] Radio Caldwell County acquired the station in 1973 and changed the call sign to KCLT.[2] Triple R Broadcasting purchased it in 1979.[3]
The station was assigned the call letters KHJK on November 8, 1983. On February 9, 1988, the station changed its call sign to KFIT.[4]
The station operated as a 250-watt daytimer located in Lockhart for many years. The late Mike Venditti, working with prolific consultant Don Werlinger (one time principal of KFCC Bay City, Texas) worked to relocate the station to the 3-tower, 2,000-watt operation it is today. Upon moving toward Austin, the station adopted a Christian and secular talk format.[5]
On May 29, 2022, following the acquisition of KFIT by Township Media, KFIT began originating the adult album alternative and americana "Sun Radio" format previously originated by KTSN (1490 AM), now KFIT), feeding K261DW (100.1 FM) among other signals.[6] The two stations swapped call signs on June 3, 2022.
Repeaters
Sun Radio rebroadcasts on numerous FM outlets, including translator stations, plus a low power (LP) station and an HD radio subchannel, all located around Central Texas. Most are owned by the Sun Radio Network or a co-owned subsidiary. KDRP-LP 103.1 MHz in Dripping Springs is owned by Principle Broadcasting Foundation. Sun Radio also leases the HD3 subchannel of KLZT 107.1 in Bastrop, which is owned by Sinclair Telecable Inc. and operates under the name Waterloo Media.
There is also a service agreement to provide underwriting sales for KOWO-LP 104.1 MHz, in Wimberley, operating as Wimberley Texan Radio. Mary López owns a translator associated with this station before its switch to Sun Radio.
| Location | Frequency | Call sign | Effective radiated power | Height above average terrain | Ownership | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, Texas | 100.1 MHz | K261DW | 99 watts | 373.8 meters (1,226 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| San Marcos, Texas | 99.9 MHz | K260CB | 250 watts | 46.8 meters (154 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| Luckenbach, Texas | 106.9 MHz | K295CK | 62 watts | 94 meters (308 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| Dripping Springs, Texas | 103.1 MHz | KDRP-LP | 5 watts | 137 meters (449 ft) | Principle Broadcasting Foundation | |
| Blowout, Texas | 88.9 MHz | KTSN-FM | 125 watts | 135 meters (443 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| Gonzales, Texas | 88.1 MHz | KCTI-FM | 1,300 watts | 117 meters (384 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| Llano, Texas | 96.3 MHz | KTHE-FM | 25,000 watts | 92 meters (302 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| Mason, Texas | 104.1 MHz | KMSN-FM | 25,000 watts | 96 meters (315 ft) | Sun Radio Network | |
| Bastrop, Texas | 107.1 MHz | KLZT-HD3 | 49,000 watts | 152 meters (499 ft) | Waterloo Media Group | Sun Radio Network leases the HD3 subchannel. |
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) |
City of license | Facility ID |
ERP (W) |
Height (m (ft)) |
Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K280GN | 103.9 MHz | Austin, Texas | 147692 | 170 | 105 m (344 ft) | D | FCC LMS |
The Sun Radio Network has two construction permits for new stations, one for 96.3 KTHE, a 25,000-watt FM station in Llano, to cover the Upper Highland Lakes, and KMSN 104.1 MHz, a 25,000-watt FM station in Mason, to cover the western portion of the Texas Hill Country to the Edwards Plateau.
References
- ^ "Radio Station KHRB Signs On in Lockhart". The Austin American. Austin, Texas. March 15, 1967. p. 11. Retrieved July 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ FCC History Cards for KTSN
- ^ "Radio station changes hands". Lockhart Post-Register. Lockhart, Texas. April 5, 1979. p. 6. Retrieved July 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "KTSN Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Herndon, John (May 28, 1989). "New Christian-information station does the talking". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. p. Show World 16. Retrieved July 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jack Arrives To Challenge Bob In Austin". RadioInsight. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
External links
- KTSN in the FCC AM station database
- KTSN on Radio-Locator
- KTSN in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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