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{{for|the airport in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, assigned ICAO code KFIT|Fitchburg Municipal Airport}}
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{{for|1490 AM in Austin, Texas (2017–2022)|KJFK (AM)}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = KFIT
| name = KTSN
| logo =
| logo = KTSN SunRadio100.1 logo.png
| city = [[Lockhart, Texas|Lockhart]], [[Texas]]
| city = [[Lockhart, Texas]] | country = US
| area = [[Template:Austin Radio|Austin area]]
| area = [[Austin metropolitan area]]
| branding = ''Gospel 1060''
| branding = ''Sun Radio''
| frequency = 1060 [[kHz]]
| frequency = 1060 [[Hertz|kHz]]
| translator = 103.9 FM K280GN (Austin)
| translators =
| airdate = November 8, 1983
| repeaters = [[#Repeaters|See § Repeaters]]
| format = [[Gospel music|Gospel]]
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1967|3|15}}
| power = 2,000 [[watt]]s (daytime only)
| format = [[Adult album alternative]]; [[Americana (music)|Americana]]
| class = D
| power = 2,000 [[watt]]s [[daytimer|days only]]
| facility_id = 34430
| class = D
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| facility_id = 34430
| coordinates = {{coord|30|19|13|N|97|38|59|W|region:US-TX_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|30|19|13|N|97|38|59|W|region:US-TX_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
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| callsign_meaning =
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| former_callsigns = KHJK (1983-1988)
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| callsign_meaning = "Sun"
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| owner = KFIT, Inc. Darrell Martin interests
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|KHRB (1966–1973)|KCLT (1973–1983)|KHJK (1983–1988)|KFIT (1988–2022)}}
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| licensee =
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| owner = Daryl O'Neal
| sister_stations =
| licensee = Township Media, LLC
| webcast = http://www.christiannetcast.com/listen/player.asp?station=kfit-am
| sister_stations = [[#Repeaters|See § Repeaters]], [[KJFK (AM)|KJFK]]
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| website = http://www.gospel1060.com
| webcast = [https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cfm?stationCallSign=SUNRADIO Listen Live]
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| website = [https://www.sunradio.com/ www.sunradio.com]
| affiliations =
| affiliations =
}}
}}

'''KFIT''' (1060 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[Gospel music]] format. Licensed to [[Lockhart, Texas]], United States, the station serves the Austin area. The station is currently owned by KFIT, Inc.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KFIT|title = KFIT Facility Record|work = United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division}}</ref>
'''KTSN''' (1060 [[Hertz|kHz]]) is a [[daytimer]] [[AM radio|AM]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Lockhart, Texas]], and serving the [[Austin metropolitan area]]. It is owned by Township Media, LLC, a [[non-profit organization]]. KTSN broadcasts a hybrid [[radio format]] of [[adult album alternative]] and [[Americana (music)|Americana]], branded as "Sun Radio". The [[radio studio|studio]]s and offices are on Manchaca Road in Austin. Sun Radio seeks listener donations on the air and on its website.

KTSN broadcasts at 2,000 [[watt]]s. As [[1060 AM]] is a [[clear channel station|clear channel frequency]] reserved for [[List of North American broadcast station classes|Class A]] stations [[XECPAE-AM|XECPAE]] in [[Mexico City]] and [[KYW (AM)|KYW]] in [[Philadelphia]], KTSN must go off the air at night to avoid interference. Programming is heard on a network of [[FM translator]]s and [[broadcast relay station|repeater station]]s around the [[Texas Hill Country]].

==Mission==
Sun Radio's mission, according to the website, is to preserve the culture of [[Texas music]] with a minimal impact on the environment. It helps foster new radio broadcasting careers for the residents of the Texas Hill Country and provides 24-hour a day, free local radio for communities in Central Texas.

Proceeds from donations are used to expand local programming, in the creation of local jobs, as support for other non-profit organizations, to broadcast local musicians and events, and in funding new capital projects to maintain its network of radio stations.


==History==
==History==
Lockhart's first radio station [[sign-on|signed on]] the air on March 15, 1967, as KHRB. It was owned by Heath–Reasoner Broadcasters (Dan Heath of Lockhart and Marion Reasoner of [[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]]) and operated with 250 watts.<ref name="Aust670315">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/104845431/radio-station-khrb-signs-on-in-lockhart/|date=March 15, 1967|page=11|title=Radio Station KHRB Signs On in Lockhart|newspaper=The Austin American|location=Austin, Texas|via=Newspapers.com|access-date=July 2, 2022}}</ref><!-- Wed --> Radio Caldwell County acquired the station in 1973 and changed the [[call sign]] to KCLT.<ref name="hc">{{FCC letter|hcards=yes|callsign=KTSN|letterid=34716}}</ref> Triple R Broadcasting purchased it in 1979.<ref name="Lock790405">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/104845586/radio-station-changes-hands/|date=April 5, 1979|page=6|title=Radio station changes hands|newspaper=Lockhart Post-Register|location=Lockhart, Texas|via=Newspapers.com|access-date=July 2, 2022}}</ref><!-- Thu -->
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For most of its history, KFIT used the KCLT callsign. The station was assigned the call letters KHJK on November 8, 1983. On February 9, 1988, the station changed its [[call sign]] to the current KFIT.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=34430&Callsign=KFIT |title=KFIT Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division}}</ref>


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The station was assigned the call letters KHJK on November 8, 1983. On February 9, 1988, the station changed its call sign to KFIT.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=34430&Callsign=KTSN |title=KTSN Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division}}</ref>
The station operated as a 250-watt daytimer located in Lockhart for many years. The late Mike Venditti, working with prolific consultant Don Werlinger (one time principal of KFCC Bay City, Texas) worked to relocate the station to the 3-tower, 2,000-watt operation it is today.


The station operated as a 250-watt daytimer located in Lockhart for many years. Mike Venditti, working with consultant Don Werlinger (one time principal of KFCC in [[Bay City, Texas]]) worked to relocate the station to the three-tower, 2,000-watt operation it is today. Upon moving closer to Austin, the station adopted a Christian and secular talk format format.<ref name="Aust890528">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/104845715/new-christian-information-station-does-t/|date=May 28, 1989|page=Show World 16|first=John|last=Herndon|title=New Christian-information station does the talking|newspaper=Austin American-Statesman|location=Austin, Texas|via=Newspapers.com|access-date=July 2, 2022}}</ref><!-- Sun -->
==Translators==

{{RadioTranslators
On May 29, 2022, following the acquisition of the station by Township Media, KFIT began originating the adult album alternative and Americana "Sun Radio" format previously found on [[KJFK (AM)|KTSN (1490&nbsp;AM)]], now KJFK), feeding K261DW (100.1&nbsp;FM) among other signals. The "Sun Radio" programming replaced [[gospel music]] on KFIT.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jack Arrives To Challenge Bob In Austin |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/227063/jack-arrives-to-challenge-bob-in-austin/ |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=RadioInsight |date=May 29, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref> AM 1060 and AM 1490 swapped call signs on June 3, 2022.
| call1 = K280GN

| freq1 = 103.9 MHz
==Repeaters==
| fid1 = 147692
Sun Radio rebroadcasts on numerous [[FM radio|FM]] outlets, including [[broadcast relay station|translator station]]s, plus a low power (LP) station and an [[HD radio]] subchannel, all located around [[Central Texas]]. Most are owned by the Sun Radio Network or a co-owned [[subsidiary]]. KDRP-LP 103.1&nbsp;MHz in [[Dripping Springs, Texas|Dripping Springs]] is owned by Principle Broadcasting Foundation. Sun Radio also leases the HD3 subchannel of [[KLZT]] 107.1 in [[Bastrop, Texas|Bastrop]], which is owned by Sinclair Telecable Inc. and operates under the name Waterloo Media.
| watts1 = 170

| haat1 = 105
There is also a service agreement to provide underwriting sales for KOWO-LP 104.1&nbsp;MHz, in [[Wimberley, Texas|Wimberley]], operating as Wimberley Texan Radio. Mary López owns a translator associated with this station before its switch to Sun Radio.
| class1 = D

| city1 = Austin, Texas
{|class="wikitable sortable"
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}}
|-
! Location
! data-sort-type="number" | Frequency
! [[Call sign]]
! Effective radiated power
! Height above average terrain
! Ownership
! Notes
|-
| [[Austin, Texas]] || 100.1&nbsp;MHz || K261DW || 99 watts || {{Convert|373.8|m|ft|sp=us}} || Sun Radio Network ||
|-
| [[San Marcos, Texas]] || 99.9&nbsp;MHz || K260CB || 250 watts || {{Convert|46.8|m|ft|sp=us}} || Sun Radio Network ||
|-
| [[Luckenbach, Texas]] || 106.9&nbsp;MHz || K295CK || 62 watts || {{Convert|94|m|ft|sp=us}} || Sun Radio Network ||
|-
| [[Dripping Springs, Texas]] || 103.1&nbsp;MHz || [[KDRP-LP]] || 5 watts || {{Convert|137|m|ft|sp=us}} || Principle Broadcasting Foundation ||
|-
| [[Blowout, Texas]] || 88.9&nbsp;MHz || KTSN-FM || 125 watts || {{Convert|135|m|ft|sp=us}} || Sun Radio Network ||
|-
| [[Gonzales, Texas]] || 88.1&nbsp;MHz || [[KCTI-FM]] || 1,300 watts || {{Convert|117|m|ft|sp=us}} || Sun Radio Network ||
|-
| [[Mason, Texas]] || 104.1&nbsp;MHz || [[KMSN (FM)|KMSN]] || 25,000 watts || {{Convert|96|m|ft|sp=us}} || Sun Radio Network ||
|-
| [[Bastrop, Texas]] || 107.1&nbsp;MHz || [[KLZT]]-[[HD Radio|HD3]] || 49,000 watts || {{Convert|152|m|ft|sp=us}} || Waterloo Media Group || Sun Radio Network leases the HD3 subchannel.
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|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://gospel1060.com/ KFIT AM official website]{{AM station data|KFIT}}
{{AM station data|34430|KTSN}}

*{{FMQ|K280GN}}
*{{FXL|K280GN}}
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{{Austin Radio}}
{{Austin Radio}}
{{Daytime-only radio stations in Texas}}
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[[Category:Radio stations in Texas|FIT]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Austin, Texas|TSN]]
[[Category:Gospel radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1967]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1983]]
[[Category:1967 establishments in Texas]]
[[Category:Daytime-only radio stations in Texas|FIT]]
[[Category:Daytime-only radio stations in Texas|TSN]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in Texas|FIT]]
[[Category:Adult album alternative radio stations in the United States]]




Latest revision as of 17:06, 23 July 2024

For the airport in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, assigned ICAO code KFIT, see Fitchburg Municipal Airport.
For 1490 AM in Austin, Texas (2017–2022), see KJFK (AM).
KTSN
Broadcast areaAustin metropolitan area
Frequency1060 kHz
BrandingSun Radio
Programming
FormatAdult album alternative; Americana
Ownership
Owner
  • Daryl O'Neal
  • (Township Media, LLC)
See § Repeaters, KJFK
History
First air date
March 15, 1967; 57 years ago (1967-03-15)
Former call signs
  • KHRB (1966–1973)
  • KCLT (1973–1983)
  • KHJK (1983–1988)
  • KFIT (1988–2022)
Call sign meaning
"Sun"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID34430
ClassD
Power2,000 watts days only
Transmitter coordinates
30°19′13″N 97°38′59″W / 30.32028°N 97.64972°W / 30.32028; -97.64972
Repeater(s)See § Repeaters
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.sunradio.com

KTSN (1060 kHz) is a daytimer AM radio station licensed to Lockhart, Texas, and serving the Austin metropolitan area. It is owned by Township Media, LLC, a non-profit organization. KTSN broadcasts a hybrid radio format of adult album alternative and Americana, branded as "Sun Radio". The studios and offices are on Manchaca Road in Austin. Sun Radio seeks listener donations on the air and on its website.

KTSN broadcasts at 2,000 watts. As 1060 AM is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A stations XECPAE in Mexico City and KYW in Philadelphia, KTSN must go off the air at night to avoid interference. Programming is heard on a network of FM translators and repeater stations around the Texas Hill Country.

Mission

[edit]

Sun Radio's mission, according to the website, is to preserve the culture of Texas music with a minimal impact on the environment. It helps foster new radio broadcasting careers for the residents of the Texas Hill Country and provides 24-hour a day, free local radio for communities in Central Texas.

Proceeds from donations are used to expand local programming, in the creation of local jobs, as support for other non-profit organizations, to broadcast local musicians and events, and in funding new capital projects to maintain its network of radio stations.

History

[edit]

Lockhart's first radio station signed on the air on March 15, 1967, as KHRB. It was owned by Heath–Reasoner Broadcasters (Dan Heath of Lockhart and Marion Reasoner of Fort Worth) and operated with 250 watts.[2] Radio Caldwell County acquired the station in 1973 and changed the call sign to KCLT.[3] Triple R Broadcasting purchased it in 1979.[4]

The station was assigned the call letters KHJK on November 8, 1983. On February 9, 1988, the station changed its call sign to KFIT.[5]

The station operated as a 250-watt daytimer located in Lockhart for many years. Mike Venditti, working with consultant Don Werlinger (one time principal of KFCC in Bay City, Texas) worked to relocate the station to the three-tower, 2,000-watt operation it is today. Upon moving closer to Austin, the station adopted a Christian and secular talk format format.[6]

On May 29, 2022, following the acquisition of the station by Township Media, KFIT began originating the adult album alternative and Americana "Sun Radio" format previously found on KTSN (1490 AM), now KJFK), feeding K261DW (100.1 FM) among other signals. The "Sun Radio" programming replaced gospel music on KFIT.[7] AM 1060 and AM 1490 swapped call signs on June 3, 2022.

Repeaters

[edit]

Sun Radio rebroadcasts on numerous FM outlets, including translator stations, plus a low power (LP) station and an HD radio subchannel, all located around Central Texas. Most are owned by the Sun Radio Network or a co-owned subsidiary. KDRP-LP 103.1 MHz in Dripping Springs is owned by Principle Broadcasting Foundation. Sun Radio also leases the HD3 subchannel of KLZT 107.1 in Bastrop, which is owned by Sinclair Telecable Inc. and operates under the name Waterloo Media.

There is also a service agreement to provide underwriting sales for KOWO-LP 104.1 MHz, in Wimberley, operating as Wimberley Texan Radio. Mary López owns a translator associated with this station before its switch to Sun Radio.

Location Frequency Call sign Effective radiated power Height above average terrain Ownership Notes
Austin, Texas 100.1 MHz K261DW 99 watts 373.8 meters (1,226 ft) Sun Radio Network
San Marcos, Texas 99.9 MHz K260CB 250 watts 46.8 meters (154 ft) Sun Radio Network
Luckenbach, Texas 106.9 MHz K295CK 62 watts 94 meters (308 ft) Sun Radio Network
Dripping Springs, Texas 103.1 MHz KDRP-LP 5 watts 137 meters (449 ft) Principle Broadcasting Foundation
Blowout, Texas 88.9 MHz KTSN-FM 125 watts 135 meters (443 ft) Sun Radio Network
Gonzales, Texas 88.1 MHz KCTI-FM 1,300 watts 117 meters (384 ft) Sun Radio Network
Mason, Texas 104.1 MHz KMSN 25,000 watts 96 meters (315 ft) Sun Radio Network
Bastrop, Texas 107.1 MHz KLZT-HD3 49,000 watts 152 meters (499 ft) Waterloo Media Group Sun Radio Network leases the HD3 subchannel.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KTSN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Radio Station KHRB Signs On in Lockhart". The Austin American. Austin, Texas. March 15, 1967. p. 11. Retrieved July 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ FCC History Cards for KTSN
  4. ^ "Radio station changes hands". Lockhart Post-Register. Lockhart, Texas. April 5, 1979. p. 6. Retrieved July 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "KTSN Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  6. ^ Herndon, John (May 28, 1989). "New Christian-information station does the talking". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. p. Show World 16. Retrieved July 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Jack Arrives To Challenge Bob In Austin". RadioInsight. May 29, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
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