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| city = [[Waco, Texas]] |
| city = [[Waco, Texas]] |
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| area = [[Waco, Texas|Waco area]] |
| area = [[Waco, Texas|Waco area]] |
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| branding = ''94.5 The Beat'' |
| branding = ''94.5 The Beat''<br> '''HD2:''' ''CBS Sports 94.1'' |
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| slogan = |
| slogan = "Central Texas #1 for Hip Hop and R&B" |
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| frequency = 94.5 |
| frequency = {{Frequency|94.5|MHz}} {{HD Radio}} |
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| translator = K231CG (94.1 MHz, Waco) |
| translator = K231CG (94.1 MHz, Waco; relays HD2) |
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| airdate = 1996 |
| airdate = '''94.5:''' 1996<br> '''94.1:''' January 5, 2017 |
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| format = [[Urban Contemporary]] |
| format = '''94.5:''' [[Urban Contemporary]]<br>'''HD2/94.1:''' [[Sports|SportsTalk]] |
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| erp = 3,200 [[watt]]s |
| erp = '''94.5:''' 3,200 [[watt]]s<br> '''94.1:''' 10 watts |
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| haat = 138 meters |
| haat = '''94.5:''' 138 meters<br> '''94.1:''' 12 meters |
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| class = A |
| class = '''94.5:''' A<br> '''94.1:''' D |
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| facility_id = 33975 |
| facility_id = '''94.5:''' 33975 <br>'''94.1:''' 148357 |
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| coordinates = {{coord|31|30|31|N|97|10|3|W|region:US-TX_type:landmark|display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = '''94.5:''' {{coord|31|30|31|N|97|10|3|W|region:US-TX_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}<br> '''94.1:''' {{coord|31|31|16|N|97|10|39|W|region:US-TX_type:landmark|}} |
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| callsign_meaning = |
| callsign_meaning = '''K W'''aco's '''B'''ea'''T''' |
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| former_callsigns = KANF (1995-1995)<br>KBCT (1995-2014) |
| former_callsigns = KANF (1995-1995)<br>KBCT (1995-2014) |
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| affiliations = |
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'''KWBT''' (94.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting an [[Urban Contemporary]] format. |
'''KWBT''' (94.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting an [[Urban Contemporary]] format. KWBT HD2 broadcasts a national [[Sports|SportsTalk]] format from CBS Radio, relayed on to FM translator 94.1 K231CG, and branded as "CBS Sports 94.1". |
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Both KWBT & K231CG are licensed to [[Waco, Texas]], United States, and the stations serve the Waco area. The primary facility is owned by Jerry and Loy Lenamon, through licensee Kennelwood Radio, LLC., while the relay translator is owned by Wendolynn Tellez, a translator operator based in [[Laredo, Texas]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Revision as of 18:31, 12 September 2018
| Broadcast area | Waco area |
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| Frequency | 94.5 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 94.5 The Beat HD2: CBS Sports 94.1 |
| Programming | |
| Format | 94.5: Urban Contemporary HD2/94.1: SportsTalk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 94.5: 1996 94.1: January 5, 2017 |
Former call signs | KANF (1995-1995) KBCT (1995-2014) |
Call sign meaning | K Waco's BeaT |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 94.5: 33975 94.1: 148357 |
| Class | 94.5: A 94.1: D |
| ERP | 94.5: 3,200 watts 94.1: 10 watts |
| HAAT | 94.5: 138 meters 94.1: 12 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 94.5: 31°30′31″N 97°10′3″W / 31.50861°N 97.16750°W 94.1: 31°31′16″N 97°10′39″W / 31.52111°N 97.17750°W |
| Translator(s) | K231CG (94.1 MHz, Waco; relays HD2) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | centexbeat.com |
KWBT (94.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an Urban Contemporary format. KWBT HD2 broadcasts a national SportsTalk format from CBS Radio, relayed on to FM translator 94.1 K231CG, and branded as "CBS Sports 94.1".
Both KWBT & K231CG are licensed to Waco, Texas, United States, and the stations serve the Waco area. The primary facility is owned by Jerry and Loy Lenamon, through licensee Kennelwood Radio, LLC., while the relay translator is owned by Wendolynn Tellez, a translator operator based in Laredo, Texas.
History
The station went on the air as KANF on 11 August 1995. On 8 September 1995, the station changed its call sign to the current KBCT.[1]
On December 31, 2013, the KWBT calls and Urban Contemporary format on 104.9 Bellmead moved to 94.5 while 104.9 FM became KBHT, who in turn launched a Rhythmic Top 40 format.[2]
currently, 94.5 The Beat central Texas number 1 for Hip Hop and R&B, leads in ratings. With the number one night show in central Texas, The Tite at Nite Crew ( hosted by BKLYN W/2oz & DJ ADezzy), being the only live radio show. Brooklyn and ADezzy have quickly become Waco's go to show for the ride home; full of gossip, games, music and conversation. Following in rating are DJ Precyse with Nyce Afternoons with DJ Precyse and the midday princess Jazze, and also Steve Harvey Morning show.
References
- ^ "KBCT Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/netgnomes/86854/wacos-beat-moving/
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID KWBT ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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