KBJT
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KBJT (1590 AM, "Talk Radio 1590") is a radio station licensed to serve Fordyce, Arkansas, United States. The station, established in 1959, is currently owned by KBJT, Inc.
Programming
KBJT broadcasts a news/talk radio format featuring a mix of local news, community affairs, and syndicated talk shows.[2] Local programming includes regional and state news, weather, local government meetings, and a tradio show called "Swap Shop".[3] Syndicated programming includes talk shows hosted by Laura Ingraham, Jerry Doyle,[4] Greg Knapp, G. Gordon Liddy, Dave Ramsey,[5] and Michael Reagan.[6]
History
This station began regular broadcast operations on August 1, 1959, with 250 watts of power on a frequency of 1570 kHz.[7] The station was launched under the ownership of KBJT, Inc., with Kermit F. Tracy serving as president, general manager, and chief engineer.[7] The station was assigned the KBJT call sign by the Federal Communications Commission.[8]
Mack R. Smith acquired license-holder KBJT, Inc., on January 3, 1962.[9] Smith would run KBJT for 15 years before selling the company to a group led by Gary Coates and his brother Paul Coates in a transaction consummated on March 15, 1977.[10] By 1980, Gary Coates had full control of KBJT, Inc., and he has served as the station's general manager since 1977.
In January 1984, the station applied to the FCC for a power increase in its daytime signal to 1,000 watts.[11] The FCC granted KBJT this authorization on August 3, 1984.[11]
Nearly 20 years later, in June 2004, the FCC authorized a change in frequency from 1570 to 1590 kHz, an increase in daytime power to 4,700 watts, and the addition of a nighttime signal at 35 watts.[12] The FCC issued a new license to cover these changes on July 2, 2007.[13]
Notable alumni
- Sam Conn, a former intern, is now an actor and award-winning journalist.
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBJT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ "About KBJT-AM Radio". KBJT/KQEW Radio. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ "Radio Stations: Arkansas". Jerry Doyle. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ O'Malley, Leslie (March 1, 2008). "Personal finance course offers peace from anxiety, debt". Arkansas Catholic.
- ^ "People & Programs on KBJT". KBJT/KQEW Radio. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ a b "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S.". 1959 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1959. p. B-109.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved May 12, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The Facilities of Radio". 1969 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1969. p. B-12.
- ^ "The Facilities of Radio". 1979 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1979. p. C-13.
- ^ a b "Application Search Details (BP-19840116AG)". FCC Media Bureau. August 3, 1984.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BP-20040107ALE)". FCC Media Bureau. June 3, 2004.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BL-20070425AIK)". FCC Media Bureau. July 2, 2007.
External links
- KBJT official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 33663 (KBJT) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KBJT in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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- See also
- adult contemporary
- classic hits
- college
- country
- news/talk
- NPR
- oldies
- religious
- rock
- sports
- top 40
- urban
- other radio stations in Arkansas