KTBZ-FM

KTBZ-FM
Broadcast areaGreater Houston
Frequency94.5 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding94-5 The Buzz
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatMainstream rock; alternative rock
Subchannels
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
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 ID18516
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT585 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
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitethebuzz.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.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KTBZ-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ FCC.gov/KTBZ-FM