KTJM

KTJM

Port Arthur, Texas
Broadcast area	Greater Houston Golden Triangle
Frequency	98.5 MHz
Branding	La Raza 98.5 y 101.7
Programming
Language(s)	Spanish
Format	Regional Mexican
Ownership
Owner	Estrella Media (Estrella Radio License of Houston LLC)
Sister stations	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 ID	20489
Class	C
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	596 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	Public file LMS
Website	La 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.