KTBB (AM)

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.

For the Tyler, Texas radio station that held the call sign KTBB-FM at 92.1 FM from 2009 to 2015, see KRWR.
KTBB
CityTyler, Texas
Broadcast areaTyler-Longview metropolitan area
Frequency600 kHz
Branding97.5 FM & 600 AM KTBB
SloganNews, Weather, Talk
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatNews-Talk & Sports
AffiliationsFox News Radio
Ownership
OwnerPaul Gleiser
(ATW Media, LLC)
Sister stationsKRWR, KTBB-FM, KYZS
History
First air dateNovember 10, 1947
Call sign meaningTyler Blackstone Broadcasting (original facility owner)
Technical information
Facility ID24248
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates32°16′18″N 95°12′23″W
Repeater(s)97.5 KTBB-FM (Troup)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitektbb.com

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.

(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.
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