KTON

KTON
Simulcast of KRZI, Waco, Texas
Frequency1330 kHz
BrandingESPN Central Texas
Programming
FormatSports
AffiliationsESPN 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[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID42367
ClassD
Power
  • 500 watts (day)
  • 97 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
30°50′48.00″N 96°57′55.00″W / 30.8466667°N 96.9652778°W / 30.8466667; -96.9652778
Translator(s)See § Translators
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website1660espn.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.[3] KTON simulcasts AM 1660 KRZI in Waco.

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

Translators

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Broadcast translators for KTON
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class Transmitter coordinates FCC info Notes
K265DV 100.9 FM Temple, Texas 157303 250 (vertical) 110.7 m (363 ft) D 31°6′42.00″N 97°17′49.00″W / 31.1116667°N 97.2969444°W / 31.1116667; -97.2969444 LMS First air date: July 16, 2007
K230CH 93.9 FM Temple, Texas 200605 250 (vertical) 88 m (289 ft) D 31°6′42.00″N 97°17′49.00″W / 31.1116667°N 97.2969444°W / 31.1116667; -97.2969444 LMS First air date: TBD

History

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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.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Call Sign History". CDBS Public Access Database. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau. December 17, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KTON". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "KTON Facility Record". U.S. Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
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