KQTY (AM)

KQTY
Frequency1490 kHz
Programming
FormatDefunct (formerly Talk radio)
AffiliationsCBS Radio, Radio America, Talk Radio Network, Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerZia Broadcasting Company
KQTY-FM
History
Former call signs
KRGH (1946)
KHUZ (1946–1972)
Technical information
Facility ID74564
ClassC
Power1,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
35°41′5.20″N 101°23′21.60″W / 35.6847778°N 101.3893333°W / 35.6847778; -101.3893333

KQTY (1490 AM) was a radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. Licensed to Borger, Texas, United States, the station was last owned by Zia Broadcasting Company. The station featured hourly newscasts from CBS Radio. Show hosts included Doug Stephan, Hugh Hewitt, Dennis Prager, Dana Loesch and Michael Medved.

On August 12, 2019, station management announced that it would cease operation on Friday, August 16, 2019, at 10 pm.[1][2][3] The station's license was surrendered to the Federal Communications Commission and cancelled on September 15, 2020.[4]

  1. ^ Howsare, Tim. "Local AM radio station to go dark on Aug. 16". The Borger News-Herald. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  2. ^ "KQTY Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ Venta, Lance. "KQTY To Shutter AM This Week". RadioInsight. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  4. ^ "License Cancelled". Federal Communications Commission Licensing and Management System. September 15, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2024.