KTRL (FM)

KTRL
Broadcast areaCross Timbers
Frequency90.5 MHz
BrandingTarleton Public Radio
Programming
FormatPublic Radio
AffiliationsNational Public Radio
American Public Media
Ownership
OwnerTarleton State University
KXTR-LP
History
First air date
2008
Former call signs
KWEV (2008–2009)
Call sign meaning
TaRLeton State University
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID91343
ClassC2
ERP4,700 watts
HAAT403 meters (1,322 ft)
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.Tarleton.edu/ktrl/

KTRL (90.5 MHz) is a noncommercial public radio station owned by Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. KTRL broadcasts to a 10–county area of the Cross Timbers just southwest of Fort Worth, Texas.[2] Its signal covers a population of about 200,000. The station is partnered with Texas A&M's KAMU-FM 90.9 FM, bringing a mix of public radio and student programming[citation needed] to the region.

KTRL and its sister station, KXTR-LP 100.7 FM, are operated by Tarleton State students under the supervision of a full-time instructor and manager. The studios and offices are in the Mathematics Building on the Tarleton campus. Tarleton State is one of three universities in Texas to own and operate two radio stations, the other institutions being Texas Tech University and the University of Texas at Austin.[3]

Programming

KTRL's schedule includes programming from National Public Radio and American Public Media.[4] On weekday morning and afternoon drive times, KTRL carries Morning Edition and All Things Considered, two news and information shows from NPR. Classical music is heard in late mornings and overnight.

Specialty music shows are featured in middays and evenings, including jazz, blues, folk music and world music. Nationally syndicated music shows on weekdays include Acoustic Café, Folk Alley, Beatles and Beyond and Undercurrents.

On weekends, KTRL airs Fresh Air Weekend with Terry Gross, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Le Show with Harry Shearer, Travel with Rick Steves, To the Best of Our Knowledge, The Moth Radio Hour, Ozark Highlands, Bluegrass Breakdown, Beale Street Caravan and Sunday Baroque.

History

KTRL first signed on the air in 2008.[5] The original call sign, used until 2010, was KWEV. It was originally powered at 3,800 watts.


References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KTRL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Radio coverage map". Radio-Locator Database. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  3. ^ "List of all Texas Radio Stations". Texas Music Office. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  4. ^ "Program Schedule". KTRL Website. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  5. ^ Information from Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 page D-546

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