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{{Infobox radio station
| name = KXNT
| name = KXNT
| logo = File:Kxnt 840am logo.png
| logo = Kxnt 840am logo.png
| city = [[North Las Vegas, Nevada]]
| logo_size = 150px
| area = [[Las Vegas Valley]]
| city = [[North Las Vegas, Nevada]]
| branding = NewsRadio 840 AM KXNT
| area = [[Las Vegas Valley]]
| branding = News/Talk 840 KXNT
| slogan = Las Vegas' most trusted source for entertainment, news, talk and sports
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1986}}
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1986}}
| frequency = 840 [[Hertz|kHz]]
| frequency = {{Frequency|840|[[Hertz#SI multiples|kHz]]}}
| repeater = {{Radio Relay|94.1|[[KMXB-FM|KMXB-HD3]]|[[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]]}}
| repeater = 100.5 [[KXQQ-FM|KXQQ-FM-HD2]] ([[Henderson, Nevada|Henderson]])
| format = [[Talk radio|Talk]]
| format = [[Talk radio|News-Talk]]
| power = 50,000 [[watt]]s (day)<br>25,000 watts (night)
| power = {{ubl|{{Val|50000|u=[[watt]]s|fmt=commas}} day|{{val|25000|u=watts|fmt=commas}} night}}
| coordinates = {{coord|36|16|00|N|115|02|42|W|type:landmark_region:US-NV_source:FCC}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|36|23|52.89|N|114|55|0|W|type:landmark_region:US-NV_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}
| class = B
| class = B
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| facility_id = 33068
| facility_id = 33068
| callsign_meaning = <u>K</u> <u>X</u> <u>N</u>ews <u>T</u>alk
| callsign_meaning = "News Talk"
| former_callsigns = KVEG (1986–1996)
| former_callsigns = KVEG (1986–1996)
| affiliations = [[Fox News Radio]]<br>[[Bloomberg Radio]]<br>[[Premiere Networks]]<br>[[The Weather Channel]]
| owner = [[Entercom]]
| network = [[CBS News Radio]]
| affiliations = {{Ubl|[[Bloomberg Radio]]|[[Compass Media Networks]]|[[Premiere Networks]]|[[Radio America (United States)|Radio America]]|[[Salem Radio Network]]|[[The Weather Channel]]|[[Westwood One]]|[[KVVU-TV]]}}
| licensee = Entercom License, LLC
| owner = [[Audacy, Inc.]]
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| sister_stations = [[KLUC-FM]], [[KMXB]], [[KXQQ-FM]], [[KXTE]], [[KXST]]
| webcast = {{Radio.com|kxnt}}
| licensee = Audacy License, LLC
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| sister_stations = {{Hlist|[[KLUC-FM]]|[[KMXB]]|[[KXQQ-FM]]}}
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| website = {{URL|https://kxnt.radio.com/}}
| webcast = {{Audacy.com|kxnt}}
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| website = {{Url|https://www.audacy.com/kxnt}}
}}
}}
'''KXNT''' (840 [[Hertz|kHz]]) is a [[Commercial broadcasting|commercial]] [[AM broadcasting|AM]] [[radio station]] [[City of license|licensed]] to [[North Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States. It is owned and operated by [[Entercom]] and carries a [[talk radio]] format<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=KXNT |title=KXNT Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division |access-date=2010-08-17}}</ref> The station's studios are located in the unincorporated [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]] area of [[Spring Valley, Nevada|Spring Valley]], while KXNT's [[transmitter]] is located near [[Nellis Air Force Base]] and serves the [[Las Vegas Valley]].
'''KXNT''' (840 [[Hertz|kHz]]) is a [[Commercial broadcasting|commercial]] [[AM broadcasting|AM]] [[radio station]] [[City of license|licensed]] to [[North Las Vegas, Nevada]]. It broadcasts a [[talk radio|news-talk]] [[radio format]] and is owned and operated by [[Audacy, Inc.]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=KXNT |title=KXNT Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division |access-date=August 17, 2010}}</ref> The [[radio studio|studio]]s are in the unincorporated [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]] community of [[Spring Valley, Nevada|Spring Valley]], while KXNT's [[transmitter]] is on [[U.S. Route 93 in Nevada|U.S. Route 93]] at Great Valley Parkway in North Las Vegas.<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=kxnt&x=0&y=0&sr=Y&s=C Radio-Locator.com/KXNT]</ref>


KXNT is a [[List of broadcast station classes|Class B]] station operating on a [[clear-channel station|clear channel]] frequency. [[WHAS (AM)|WHAS]] in [[Louisville, Kentucky]] is the dominant Class A station on [[840 AM]], so KXNT must reduce its power at night, to avoid interfering with WHAS's signal. KXNT operates at 50,000 [[watt]]s by day and 25,000 watts at night. KXNT has been granted an [[FCC]] [[construction permit]] to move to the [[KXST]] transmitter site and decrease night power to 10,000 watts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbsmenu.hts?context=25&appn=101634048&formid=301&fac_num=33068 |title=FCC Construction Permit |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
KXNT is a [[List of broadcast station classes|Class B]] station operating on a [[clear-channel station|clear channel]] frequency. [[WHAS (AM)|WHAS]] in [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]] is the dominant Class A station on [[840 AM]], so KXNT must reduce its power at night to avoid interfering with WHAS's signal. KXNT operates with 50,000 [[watt]]s by day and 25,000 watts at night, using a [[directional antenna]] with a four-[[tower array]].


KXNT is licensed to broadcast in the [[HD Radio|HD radio]] format.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=33068|title=Station Search Details|website=licensing.fcc.gov}}</ref><ref>http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=38 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914160807/http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=38 |date=2016-09-14 }} HD Radio Guide for Las Vegas</ref> It is also heard on the HD-3 channel of sister station 94.1 [[KMXB]].
KXNT is licensed to broadcast in the [[HD Radio|HD radio]] format, but is not currently broadcasting in HD.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=33068|title=Station Search Details|website=licensing.fcc.gov}}</ref><ref>http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=38 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914160807/http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=38 |date=September 14, 2016 }} HD Radio Guide for Las Vegas</ref> KXNT is Southern Nevada's primary entry point station for the [[Emergency Alert System]].


==Programming==
==Programming==
KXNT airs both local and [[Radio syndication|nationally syndicated]] talk shows. Weekday programs include ''[[This Morning, America's First News with Gordon Deal]]''; [[Glenn Beck]]; [[Rush Limbaugh]]; [[Ben Shapiro]]; [[Joe Pags]]; [[Dave Ramsey]]; Alan Stock and ''[[Coast to Coast AM]]'' with [[George Noory]].
On weekdays, KXNT airs two local talk shows. In morning [[drive time]], an hour is hosted by Alan Stock. And Sam Mirejowsky hosts ''What's Right'' in afternoons. The rest of the weekday schedule is [[radio syndication|nationally syndicated]] talk shows, including [[Glenn Beck]]; [[Dave Ramsey]]; [[Dana Loesch]]; [[Matt Walsh (political commentator)|Matt Walsh]]; [[Mark Levin]]; [[Will Cain]]; ''[[Coast to Coast AM]] with [[George Noory]]'' and ''[[This Morning, America's First News with Gordon Deal]]''.


Weekends feature shows on money, politics, health, law, real estate, home repair and computers. Syndicated hosts include [[Kim Komando]]; [[Ben Ferguson]]; [[Larry Elder]] and [[Ric Edelman]]. Some hours are paid [[brokered programming]].
Weekends feature shows on money, politics, health, law, veterans and food. Syndicated hosts include [[Erick Erickson]]; [[Ben Ferguson]]; [[Bill Handel]] and ''[[The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show]]''. Some hours feature paid [[brokered programming]].


KXNT carries [[CBS News Radio]] and financial reports from [[Bloomberg Radio]]. It has a local news alliance with Channel 8 [[KLAS-TV]], the [[CBS]] [[Network affiliate]] in Las Vegas.
KXNT carries hourly reports from [[CBS News Radio]] and financial reports from [[Bloomberg Radio]]. It has a local news alliance with [[KLAS-TV]], the [[CBS]] [[Network affiliate]] in Las Vegas.


==History==
==History==
[[File:KXNT Logo.jpg|thumb|left|Logo prior to 2010]]
[[File:KXNT.png|thumb|Logo during simulcast on [[KXQQ-FM|100.5 FM]] ]]
[[File:KXNT.png|thumb|Logo during simulcast on [[KXQQ-FM|100.5 FM]] ]]
KXNT [[sign-on|signed on]] the air in 1986 with the [[Call sign|call letters]] '''KVEG''', airing a talk and [[middle of the road (music)|middle of the road music]] format. It was owned by the Roberts Communications Corp.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1989/B-2%20Radio%20Neb%20to%20Terr%201989-5.pdf|title=Broadcasting Yearbook 1989 page B-187}}</ref>
KXNT [[sign-on|signed on]] the air in 1986 with the [[Call sign|call letters]] KVEG, airing a talk and [[middle of the road (music)|middle of the road music]] (MOR) format. It was owned by the Roberts Communications Corp.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1989/B-2%20Radio%20Neb%20to%20Terr%201989-5.pdf|title=''Broadcasting Yearbook 1989'' page B-187}}</ref>


KVEG had a wide variety of talent including Sam Greenfield, Dominick Brascia, Lou Epton, [[Irwin Schiff]] and the syndicated [[Tom Leykis]]. In 1997, KVEG changed its call letters to '''KXNT''' with the "NT" standing for "News/Talk." The station moved to a more traditional talk radio line up, airing Rush Limbaugh and ''Coast to Coast AM'' previously heard on rival station 720 [[KDWN]]. Other shows included [[Dr. Laura]] and [[Bill Handel]].
Over the years, KVEG had several noted hosts including Sam Greenfield, Dominick Brascia, Lou Epton, [[Irwin Schiff]] and the syndicated [[Tom Leykis]]. In 1997, KVEG changed its [[call sign]] to KXNT with the "NT" standing for "News/Talk". The station moved to a more traditional talk radio line up, airing ''[[The Rush Limbaugh Show]]'' and ''Coast to Coast AM'' previously heard on rival station 720 [[KDWN]]. Other talk shows included [[Dr. Laura]] and [[Bill Handel]].


On February 2, 2017, CBS Radio announced it would merge with [[Entercom]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/116299/cbs-radio-to-merge-with-entercom/|title=CBS Radio To Merge With Entercom|date=February 2, 2017}}</ref> The merger was approved on November 9, 2017, and was consummated on the 17th.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entercom.com/press/entercom-receives-fcc-approval-merger-cbs-radio/|title=Entercom Receives FCC Approval for Merger with CBS Radio|work=Entercom|date=November 9, 2017|access-date=November 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/121072/entercom-completes-cbs-radio-merger/|title=Entercom Completes CBS Radio Merger|last=Venta|first=Lance|work=Radio Insight|date=November 17, 2017|access-date=November 17, 2017}}</ref>
In 1998, [[Infinity Broadcasting]] acquired KXNT.<ref>[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2010/D-2010-BC-YB-7.pdf ''Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook 2010'' page D-353]</ref> In December 2005, Infinity was renamed [[CBS Radio]]. On February 2, 2017, CBS Radio announced it would merge with [[Entercom]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/116299/cbs-radio-to-merge-with-entercom/|title=CBS Radio To Merge With Entercom|date=February 2, 2017}}</ref> The merger was approved on November 9, 2017, and was consummated on November 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entercom.com/press/entercom-receives-fcc-approval-merger-cbs-radio/|title=Entercom Receives FCC Approval for Merger with CBS Radio|work=Entercom|date=November 9, 2017|access-date=November 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/121072/entercom-completes-cbs-radio-merger/|title=Entercom Completes CBS Radio Merger|last=Venta|first=Lance|work=Radio Insight|date=November 17, 2017|access-date=November 17, 2017}}</ref> In 2021, Entercom changed its name to Audacy, Inc.


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Between August 16, 2010, and September 4, 2015, programming on KXNT was [[simulcast]] on sister [[FM broadcasting|FM]] station KXNT-FM (100.5), to give listeners who prefer FM that option. That station now airs a [[Rhythmic adult contemporary|rhythmic hot adult contemporary]] format, under the call sign [[KXQQ-FM]].
==Former simulcast==
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Between August 16, 2010 and September 4, 2015, programming on KXNT had been [[simulcast]] on its sister [[FM broadcasting|FM]] station 100.5 KXNT-FM, to give listeners who prefer FM that option. That station now airs a [[Rhythmic adult contemporary|rhythmic hot adult contemporary]] format, under the new call sign [[KXQQ-FM]], while 840 KXNT continues with its talk format on AM.


==Former hosts==
==Former hosts==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|https://kxnt.radio.com/}}
*{{Official website|https://www.audacy.com/kxnt}}
{{AM station data|KXNT}}
{{AM station data|33068|KXNT}}


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Latest revision as of 12:45, 30 November 2024

KXNT
Broadcast areaLas Vegas Valley
Frequency840 kHz
BrandingNews/Talk 840 KXNT
Programming
FormatNews-Talk
NetworkCBS News Radio
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1986; 38 years ago (1986)
Former call signs
KVEG (1986–1996)
Call sign meaning
"News Talk"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID33068
ClassB
Power
  • 50,000 watts day
  • 25,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
36°23′52.89″N 114°55′0″W / 36.3980250°N 114.91667°W / 36.3980250; -114.91667
Repeater(s)100.5 KXQQ-FM-HD2 (Henderson)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via Audacy)
Websitewww.audacy.com/kxnt

KXNT (840 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to North Las Vegas, Nevada. It broadcasts a news-talk radio format and is owned and operated by Audacy, Inc.[2] The studios are in the unincorporated Clark County community of Spring Valley, while KXNT's transmitter is on U.S. Route 93 at Great Valley Parkway in North Las Vegas.[3]

KXNT is a Class B station operating on a clear channel frequency. WHAS in Louisville is the dominant Class A station on 840 AM, so KXNT must reduce its power at night to avoid interfering with WHAS's signal. KXNT operates with 50,000 watts by day and 25,000 watts at night, using a directional antenna with a four-tower array.

KXNT is licensed to broadcast in the HD radio format, but is not currently broadcasting in HD.[4][5] KXNT is Southern Nevada's primary entry point station for the Emergency Alert System.

Programming

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On weekdays, KXNT airs two local talk shows. In morning drive time, an hour is hosted by Alan Stock. And Sam Mirejowsky hosts What's Right in afternoons. The rest of the weekday schedule is nationally syndicated talk shows, including Glenn Beck; Dave Ramsey; Dana Loesch; Matt Walsh; Mark Levin; Will Cain; Coast to Coast AM with George Noory and This Morning, America's First News with Gordon Deal.

Weekends feature shows on money, politics, health, law, veterans and food. Syndicated hosts include Erick Erickson; Ben Ferguson; Bill Handel and The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show. Some hours feature paid brokered programming.

KXNT carries hourly reports from CBS News Radio and financial reports from Bloomberg Radio. It has a local news alliance with KLAS-TV, the CBS Network affiliate in Las Vegas.

History

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Logo during simulcast on 100.5 FM

KXNT signed on the air in 1986 with the call letters KVEG, airing a talk and middle of the road music (MOR) format. It was owned by the Roberts Communications Corp.[6]

Over the years, KVEG had several noted hosts including Sam Greenfield, Dominick Brascia, Lou Epton, Irwin Schiff and the syndicated Tom Leykis. In 1997, KVEG changed its call sign to KXNT with the "NT" standing for "News/Talk". The station moved to a more traditional talk radio line up, airing The Rush Limbaugh Show and Coast to Coast AM previously heard on rival station 720 KDWN. Other talk shows included Dr. Laura and Bill Handel.

In 1998, Infinity Broadcasting acquired KXNT.[7] In December 2005, Infinity was renamed CBS Radio. On February 2, 2017, CBS Radio announced it would merge with Entercom.[8] The merger was approved on November 9, 2017, and was consummated on November 17.[9][10] In 2021, Entercom changed its name to Audacy, Inc.

Between August 16, 2010, and September 4, 2015, programming on KXNT was simulcast on sister FM station KXNT-FM (100.5), to give listeners who prefer FM that option. That station now airs a rhythmic hot adult contemporary format, under the call sign KXQQ-FM.

Former hosts

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References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KXNT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KXNT Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 17, 2010.
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KXNT
  4. ^ "Station Search Details". licensing.fcc.gov.
  5. ^ http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=38 Archived September 14, 2016, at the Wayback Machine HD Radio Guide for Las Vegas
  6. ^ "Broadcasting Yearbook 1989 page B-187" (PDF).
  7. ^ Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook 2010 page D-353
  8. ^ "CBS Radio To Merge With Entercom". February 2, 2017.
  9. ^ "Entercom Receives FCC Approval for Merger with CBS Radio". Entercom. November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  10. ^ Venta, Lance (November 17, 2017). "Entercom Completes CBS Radio Merger". Radio Insight. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
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