KTBB (AM)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Joe Polichino (talk | contribs) at 01:58, 6 May 2020. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

KTBB
Broadcast areaTyler-Longview metropolitan area
Frequency600 kHz
Branding97.5 FM & 600 AM KTBB
Programming
FormatNews-Talk & Sports
AffiliationsABC News Radio
Ownership
Owner
  • Paul Gleiser
  • (ATW Media, LLC)
KRWR, KTBB-FM
History
First air date
November 10, 1947
Call sign meaning
Tyler Blackstone Broadcasting (original facility owner)
Technical information
Facility ID24248
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
32°16′18″N 95°12′23″W / 32.27167°N 95.20639°W / 32.27167; -95.20639
Repeater(s)97.5 KTBB-FM (Troup)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitektbb.com

KTBB (600 AM; "97.5 FM & 600 AM KTBB") is an American terrestrial radio station broadcasting a News-Talk format and simulcasted on 97.5 KTBB-FM. Licensed to Tyler, Texas, United States, the station serves the Tyler-Longview area. The station is currently owned by Paul Gleiser, through licensee ATW Media, LLC.[1][2] KTBB's studios are located in south Tyler along SE Loop 323, and the transmitter is located southeast of Tyler city limits.

History

The AM station began broadcasting in 1947 on 600 kHz with 500 W power. It was owned and operated by the Blackstone Broadcasting Company.[3]

Programming

KTBB (600 AM) broadcasts the syndicated radio shows The Glenn Beck Show, The Rush Limbaugh Show, and The Sean Hannity Show on weekdays.

File:KTBB logo.png (KTBB's logo under previous simulcast with former KTBB-FM 92.1)

References

  1. ^ "KTBB-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ "KTBB AM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "New KTBB Tyler, Tex., Announces Staff Lineup" (PDF). Broadcasting. November 3, 1947. Retrieved 18 October 2014.

External links