KTJM

KTJM
Broadcast areaGreater Houston
Golden Triangle
Frequency98.5 MHz
BrandingLa Raza 98.5 y 101.7
Programming
Language(s)Spanish
FormatRegional Mexican
Ownership
Owner
Radio: KNTE, KQQK, KEYH
TV: KZJL
History
First air date
May 14, 1963 (61 years ago) (1963-05-14) (as KPAC-FM)
Former call signs
KHYS (January 30, 1978-January 22, 1999)
KPAC-FM (May 14, 1963-January 30, 1978)
Call sign meaning
The JaM (From previous rhythmic oldies format)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID20489
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT596 metres (1,955 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
30°1′2.2″N 94°32′47.9″W / 30.017278°N 94.546639°W / 30.017278; -94.546639 (KTJM)
Repeater(s)KNTE (Bay City)
Links
Public license information
WebsiteLa Raza 98.5/101.7

KTJM (98.5 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Port Arthur, Texas. It is owned by Estrella Media and airs a Regional Mexican radio format. The studios and offices are located at 3000 Bering Drive in Southwest Houston. Programming is simulcast with sister station 101.7 KNTE Bay City, Texas.

KTJM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts, the highest permitted for non-grandfathered FM stations in the U.S. The transmitter is on Cleveland Street in Devers, Texas.[2] The tower gives KTJM a height above average terrain (HAAT) of 596 metres (1,955 ft). With the tall tower located roughly halfway between Houston and Beaumont, KTJM is able to cover both radio markets.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KTJM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KTJM