KBJT

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.

KBJT
CityFordyce, Arkansas
Broadcast areaSouth Central Arkansas
Frequency1590 kHz
BrandingTalk Radio 1590
Slogan"The News/Talk Leader in South Arkansas"
Programming
FormatNews/Talk
Ownership
OwnerKBJT, Inc.
KQEW
History
First air date
August 1, 1959
Technical information
Facility ID33663
ClassD
Power4,700 watts (day)
35 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
33°48′10″N 92°26′10″W
Translator(s)K255DI (98.9 MHz, Fordyce)
Links
Websitekbjtkq.com

Programming

KBJT broadcasts a news/talk radio format featuring a mix of local news, community affairs, and syndicated talk shows.[1] Local programming includes regional and state news, weather, local government meetings, and a tradio show called "Swap Shop".[2] Syndicated programming includes talk shows hosted by Laura Ingraham, Jerry Doyle,[3] Greg Knapp, G. Gordon Liddy, Dave Ramsey,[4] and Michael Reagan.[5]

History

This station began regular broadcast operations on August 1, 1959, with 250 watts of power on a frequency of 1570 kHz.[6] The station was launched under the ownership of KBJT, Inc., with Kermit F. Tracy serving as president, general manager, and chief engineer.[6] The station was assigned the KBJT call sign by the Federal Communications Commission.[7]

Mack R. Smith acquired license-holder KBJT, Inc., on January 3, 1962.[8] 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.[9] 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.[10] The FCC granted KBJT this authorization on August 3, 1984.[10]

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.[11] The FCC issued a new license to cover these changes on July 2, 2007.[12]

Notable alumni
  • Sam Conn, a former intern, is now an actor and award-winning journalist.

References
  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
  2. "About KBJT-AM Radio". KBJT/KQEW Radio. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
  3. "Radio Stations: Arkansas". Jerry Doyle. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
  4. O'Malley, Leslie (March 1, 2008). "Personal finance course offers peace from anxiety, debt". Arkansas Catholic.
  5. "People & Programs on KBJT". KBJT/KQEW Radio. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
  6. "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S.". 1959 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1959. p. B-109.
  7. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
  8. "The Facilities of Radio". 1969 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1969. p. B-12.
  9. "The Facilities of Radio". 1979 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1979. p. C-13.
  10. "Application Search Details (BP-19840116AG)". FCC Media Bureau. August 3, 1984.
  11. "Application Search Details (BP-20040107ALE)". FCC Media Bureau. June 3, 2004.
  12. "Application Search Details (BL-20070425AIK)". FCC Media Bureau. July 2, 2007.
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