KWBT (FM)
| Broadcast area | Waco metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Affiliations | Premiere Radio Networks |
| 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 | 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 (453 ft) 94.1: 12 meters (39 ft) |
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 radio format. KWBT HD2 broadcasts a national Sports Talk format from CBS Sports Radio, relayed on to FM translator station 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 metropolitan 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. KWBT's studios are located in Waco, and its transmitter is located off Beverley Drive near the Waco VA Hospital.[1]
Programming
94.5 The Beat, using the slogan "Central Texas' #1 for Hip Hop and R&B," is often a leader in the Nielsen ratings. With a successful nighttime show, The Tite at Nite Crew, hosted by BKLYN W/2oz & DJ ADezzy. Brooklyn and ADezzy feature gossip, games, music and conversation. KWBT also features local disc jockeys, DJ Precyse and Jazze. KWBT carries The Steve Harvey Morning Show, the DL Hughley Show and Keith Sweat's "Sweat Hotel," all syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks.
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 KBCT.[2]
On December 31, 2013, the KWBT call letters and Urban Contemporary format on 104.9 in Bellmead, Texas, moved to 94.5 while 104.9 FM became KBHT, which in turn launched an Adult Hits format.[3]
References
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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