KTRL (FM)

KTRL–FM 90.5 is a noncommercial public radio station licensed to Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. KTRL broadcasts to a 10–county area of the Cross Timbers just southwest of Fort Worth, Texas,[1] covering a population of about 200,000 people. The station is partnered with Texas A&M's KAMU-FM 90.9 FM, bringing a mix of public radio and student programming to the Cross Timbers region.

KTRL
CityStephenville, Texas
Broadcast areaCross Timbers
Frequency90.5 MHz
BrandingTarleton Public Radio
Programming
FormatPublic Radio
AffiliationsNPR; KAMU
Ownership
OwnerTarleton State University
Sister stationsKXTR-LP
History
First air date2009
Former call signsKWEV (2008–2009)
Call sign meaningTaRLeton State University
Technical information
Facility ID91343
ClassC2
ERP4700 watts
HAAT403 meters
Links
Websitewww.Tarleton.edu/ktrl/

KTRL's programming includes programming from National Public Radio, as well as American Public Media's Performance Today and other classical, jazz and roots music programming.[2]

KTRL and its sister station, KXTR-LP 100.7 FM, are operated by students of Tarleton State University under the supervision of a full-time Instructor and Manager. The radio station is located in the Mathematics building on the Tarleton campus. Tarleton State University is one of four universities in the state of Texas to own and operate two radio stations, the other institutions being Texas Tech University, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston.[3]

References
  1. "Radio coverage map". Radio-Locator Database. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  2. "Program Schedule". KTRL Website. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  3. "List of all Texas Radio Stations". Texas Music Office. Retrieved 20 August 2011.


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