KTBZ-FM

KTBZ-FM

Houston, Texas
Broadcast area	Greater Houston
Frequency	94.5 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	94-5 The Buzz
Programming
Language(s)	English
Format	Mainstream rock; alternative rock
Subchannels	HD2: Sports radio (KBME) HD3: Talk radio (KPRC)
Affiliations	iHeartRadio Premiere Networks
Ownership
Owner	iHeartMedia (iHM Licenses, LLC)
Sister stations	KBME, KQBT, KODA, KPRC, KTRH, KXYZ
History
First air date	October 15, 1960; 64 years ago (1960-10-15)
Former call signs	KARO (1960–1964) KLEF (1964–1986) KJYY (1986–1988) KLDE (1988–2000) KTBZ (2000–2001)
Call sign meaning	"The Buzz" (branding)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	18516
Class	C
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	585 meters (1,919 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	29°34′34″N 95°30′36″W / 29.57611°N 95.51000°W / 29.57611; -95.51000
Translator(s)	99.5 MHz K258DA (Houston) 105.3 MHz K287BQ (Houston)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live (via iHeartRadio)
Website	thebuzz.iheart.com

KTBZ-FM (94.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Houston, Texas. Owned by iHeartMedia, the station serves Greater Houston. KTBZ-FM's studios are located in Uptown Houston, while the station's transmitter is located near Missouri City, Texas; KTBZ-FM has an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts.^[2]

KTBZ-FM broadcasts in the HD Radio format, with its HD2 subchannel carrying a simulcast of co-owned KBME "Sportstalk 790", and its HD3 subchannel carrying a simulcast of co-owned KPRC.