KTSM (AM)
Encyclopedia
KTSM is a radio station
serving the El Paso
, Texas
area with a News
/Talk
format. It broadcasts on AM
frequency 690 kHz.
Historically, the station's frequency was 1380 AM, however, while under the ownership of Clear Channel Communications, the station swapped frequencies with KHEY
, the market's last AM country station in the year 2000.
Radio station
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serving the El Paso
El Paso
El Paso, a city in the U.S. state of Texas, on the border with Mexico.El Paso may also refer to:-Geography:Colombia:* El Paso, CesarSpain:*El Paso, Santa Cruz de TenerifeUnited States:...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
area with a News
All-news radio
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/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. It broadcasts on AM
AM broadcasting
AM broadcasting is the process of radio broadcasting using amplitude modulation. AM was the first method of impressing sound on a radio signal and is still widely used today. Commercial and public AM broadcasting is carried out in the medium wave band world wide, and on long wave and short wave...
frequency 690 kHz.
Historically, the station's frequency was 1380 AM, however, while under the ownership of Clear Channel Communications, the station swapped frequencies with KHEY
KHEY (AM)
KHEY is a Fox Sports Radio affiliate in the El Paso, Texas, USA area. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications. The station is also broadcast on HD radio....
, the market's last AM country station in the year 2000.