KTLR
Encyclopedia
KTLR is a radio station
serving the Oklahoma City metropolitan area
with a News
/Talk
format. The station is currently under ownership of Tyler Broadcasting Corporation
.
Because it shares the same frequency as "clear channel" station WLS-AM
in Chicago, Illinois; KTLR only operates during the daytime
hours.
format before making its switch to the current format in 2007. Signing on in 1978, the station was then known as KKNG beginning 1999-09-17. On 2000-08-30, the station changed its call sign to the current KTLR.
Also, KTLR 890 is home to THE WEEKEND GROOVE 94.1 KTLR.COM which is hosted by Charles Hightower, The Tower of Power & Vernon Stealaway Campbell. Playing classic R&B, Jazz, & Blues, every weekend on the FM side Saturdays at 6pm ct, and Sunday evenings. The show has been credited by many listeners as a fresh different sound in radio that has been missed. Many rare album cuts and soul hits that don't get played or rarely played in the OKC Market are heard on The Weekend Groove.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
serving the Oklahoma City metropolitan area
Oklahoma City metropolitan area
-Metro-area suburbs and exurbs:The following communities are suburbs and exurbs of Oklahoma City with populations of at least 1,000 found within the bounds of State Highway 33 to the north, State Highway 18 and US-177 to the east, State Highway 39 and State Highway 9 to the south, and US-81 to the...
with a News
All-news radio
All-news radio is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcast of news.All-news radio is available in both local and syndicated forms, and is carried in some form on both major US satellite radio networks...
/Talk
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
format. The station is currently under ownership of Tyler Broadcasting Corporation
Tyler Media Group
Tyler Media Group, also known as Tyler Broadcasting Corporation or simply Tyler Media, headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a media company which owns six television stations and five radio stations...
.
Because it shares the same frequency as "clear channel" station WLS-AM
WLS (AM)
WLS is a Chicago clear-channel AM station on 890 kHz. It uses C-QUAM AM stereo and transmits with 50,000 watts from transmitter and towers on the south edge of Tinley Park, Illinois....
in Chicago, Illinois; KTLR only operates during the daytime
Daytime (astronomy)
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hours.
History
For a time, it was airing a Gospel musicGospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
format before making its switch to the current format in 2007. Signing on in 1978, the station was then known as KKNG beginning 1999-09-17. On 2000-08-30, the station changed its call sign to the current KTLR.
Also, KTLR 890 is home to THE WEEKEND GROOVE 94.1 KTLR.COM which is hosted by Charles Hightower, The Tower of Power & Vernon Stealaway Campbell. Playing classic R&B, Jazz, & Blues, every weekend on the FM side Saturdays at 6pm ct, and Sunday evenings. The show has been credited by many listeners as a fresh different sound in radio that has been missed. Many rare album cuts and soul hits that don't get played or rarely played in the OKC Market are heard on The Weekend Groove.