KNTE (FM)

KNTE 101.7 FM is a radio station licensed to Bay City, Texas. The station broadcasts a format consisting of regional Mexican music and sports and is owned by Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License LLC, a subsidiary of Estrella Media.[2]

KNTE
CityBay City, Texas
Frequency101.7 MHz (also on HD Radio)
850 kHz (KEYH)
BrandingLa Ranchera 850 AM y 101.7 FM
Programming
Language(s)Spanish
FormatRegional Mexican/Sports
Ownership
OwnerEstrella Media
(Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License LLC)
Sister stationsRadio: KTJM, KJOJ-FM, KQQK, KEYH
TV: KZJL
History
First air dateSeptember 25, 1995 (1995-09-25)[1]
Former call signsKXGJ (1995-2012)
Call sign meaningEl NorTE (previous branding)
Technical information
Facility ID2131
ClassC1
ERP35,000 watts
HAAT450 m (1,476 ft)
Links
Websitelaranchera1017.estrellatv.com

History

The station began broadcasting on September 25, 1995, holding the call sign KXGJ and airing a country music format branded "Pure Country".[1][3] In 2002, Liberman Broadcasting purchased the station, along with 96.9 KIOX-FM in El Campo, Texas, for $3.15 million.[4][5] The station began airing a tropical music format.[6] Its ERP was later increased to 35 kilowatts, and it began targeting SW Houston and Fort Bend County. On April 3, 2012, the station's call sign was changed to KNTE.[7] On July 11, 2014, KNTE changed its format to regional Mexican, branded as "La Ranchera 101.7".[8]

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References
  1. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010, Broadcasting & Cable, 2010. p. D-515. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. KNTE, fcc.gov. Accessed December 19, 2013
  3. "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 12, No. 47. November 22, 1995. p. 1. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  4. "Transaction Brief", The M Street Journal. July 24, 2002. p. 15. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  5. "State-By-State Transactions", Radio & Records. July 19, 2002. pp. 6, 13. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  6. Devine, Cathy (2003) The M Street Radio Directory. 12th Edition. p. 554. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  7. Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  8. Venta, Lance. "Liberman Shuffles Houston Duo", Radio Insight. July 11, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2020.

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