KERA (FM)

KERA
Broadcast areaDallas/Fort Worth Metroplex - Tyler - Sherman - Wichita Falls
Frequency90.1 MHz
BrandingKERA
Programming
FormatPublic Radio - News - Talk
AffiliationsNational Public Radio
Public Radio Exchange
American Public Media
BBC World Service
Ownership
OwnerNorth Texas Public Broadcasting
KERA-TV, KKXT, WRR
History
First air date
July 11, 1974; 50 years ago (1974-07-11)
Former call signs
KZAG (1973–1974 - construction permit)
Call sign meaning
A new ERA in broadcasting
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID49323
ClassC0
ERP30,000 watts
HAAT572 meters (1,876 ft)
Translator(s)See § Translator
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekera.org/radio

KERA (90.1 MHz) is a non-commercial, listener-supported public radio station in Dallas, Texas.[2] It is a member of National Public Radio (NPR). KERA 90.1 FM, KKXT 91.7 FM and KERA-TV 13, a PBS affiliate, are owned by North Texas Public Broadcasting, with studios on Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas.

KERA is a Class C0 station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 30,000 watts.[3] The transmitter is on Plateau Drive in Cedar Hill, co-located with towers for other Dallas-area FM and TV stations.[4] KERA is also heard on three FM translators serving Tyler (100.1 FM), Wichita Falls (88.3 FM) and the Sherman/Denison area (99.3 FM).

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KERA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "About | KERA". www.kera.org. 19 November 2010. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  3. ^ FCC.gov/KERA
  4. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KERA