KTLT
KTLT (98.1 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Anson, Texas, broadcasting to the Abilene, Texas area. KTLT airs an active rock format branded as "98.1 The Phantom". Studios are located along U.S. Highway 84 in southwest Abilene, and the transmitter site is in between Anson and Hawley, Texas along U.S. Highway 277 in Jones County.
| City | Anson, Texas |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Abilene, Texas |
| Frequency | 98.1 MHz |
| Branding | 98.1 The Phantom |
| Slogan | Abilene's New Choice for Rock |
| Programming | |
| Format | Active rock |
| Affiliations | K Ticket (previous format) and AbiLene Texas (city) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Cumulus Media (Cumulus Licensing LLC) |
| KBCY, KCDD, KHXS | |
| History | |
First air date | 1989 (as KKHR) |
Former call signs | KTCE (1983-1988) KKHR (1988-1999) KFQX-FM (1999-2004) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 53194 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 93 meters (305 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live Listen Live via iHeart |
| Website | www.981thephantom.com |
History
On April 29, 2007, KTLT ceased broadcasting a Christian contemporary music format in favor of modern rock.
On September 13, 2010 KTLT changed their format from modern rock to sports, branded as "The Ticket", with programming from ESPN Radio. In January 2013 KTLT switched affiliations to CBS Sports Radio.
On January 15, 2021 at 12 midnight KTLT changed their format from sports to active rock, branded as "98.1 The Phantom".[1]
Previous logo
References
- A Phantom Rocks Into Abilene Radioinsight - January 15, 2021
External links
- KTLT in the FCC's FM station database
- KTLT on Radio-Locator
- KTLT in Nielsen Audio's FM station database