KSLR

KSLR
Broadcast areaSan Antonio metropolitan area
Frequency630 kHz
BrandingAM 630 The Word
Programming
FormatChristian talk and teaching
AffiliationsSRN News
USA Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
KLUP
History
First air date
December 1926; 97 years ago (1926-12)
Former call signs
KMAC (1926–1983)
Call sign meaning
K Son Light Radio [1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID58634
ClassB
Power5,000 watts day
4,300 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
29°23′29″N 98°21′0″W / 29.39139°N 98.35000°W / 29.39139; -98.35000 (day)
29°31′50″N 98°7′13″W / 29.53056°N 98.12028°W / 29.53056; -98.12028 (night)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websiteam630theword.com

KSLR (630 AM) is a commercial radio station in San Antonio, Texas. It is owned by the Salem Media Group and airs a Christian talk and teaching radio format. The studios and offices are on McAllister Freeway in San Antonio. Current station staff includes Chad Gammage - General Manager, Chris Lair - Operations Director, and Barry Besse - Program Director & Morning Ministry Host.

KSLR transmits with 5,000 watts by day, but at night when radio waves travel farther, it reduces power to 4,300 watts. It uses a directional antenna at all times. The transmitter and four-tower array are off Rigsby Avenue (U.S. Route 87) in China Grove.[3]

  1. ^ "Call Letter Origins". Radio History on the Web.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KSLR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KSLR