KTTZ-TV

KTTZ-TV
Channels
BrandingTexas Tech Public Media
Programming
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerTexas Tech University
History
First air date
October 16, 1962 (61 years ago) (1962-10-16)[1]
Former call signs
KTXT-TV (1962–2012)
Former channel number(s)
  • Analog: 5 (VHF, 1962–2009)
  • Digital: 39 (UHF, 2009–2018)
NET (1962–1970)
Call sign meaning
Texas Tech
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID65355
ERP290 kW
HAAT202 m (663 ft)
Transmitter coordinates33°34′55″N 101°53′27″W / 33.58194°N 101.89083°W / 33.58194; -101.89083
Links
Public license information
Websitetv.kttz.org

KTTZ-TV (channel 5) is a PBS member television station in Lubbock, Texas, United States. It is owned by Texas Tech University alongside radio stations KTTZ-FM (89.1) and KTXT-FM (88.1). Operating under the umbrella branding of Texas Tech Public Media, the three outlets share studios at 17th Street and Indiana Avenue on the Texas Tech campus, adjacent to the transmitter tower shared by KTTZ-TV and KTTZ-FM.

In the past, KTTZ-TV/KTXT-TV has operated under the alternate branding of Lubbock Public Television and South Plains Public Television.

  1. ^ Texas Tech University Archives- Departmental and Campus Records
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KTTZ-TV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.