KTBT

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KTBT
Broadcast area	Broken Arrow/Tulsa, Oklahoma
Branding	92.1 The Beat
Slogan	Tulsa's Party Station!
First air date	2003 (At 101.5)
Frequency	92.1 (MHz) 92.1 HD-2 for New CHR
Format	Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio
ERP	50,000 watts
Class	C
Callsign meaning	Tulsa's BeaT
Owner	Clear Channel Broadcasting
Website	92.1 The Beat's website

KTBT (92.1 The Beat) is a Rhythmic Top 40 station serving the Tulsa area. The Clear Channel Broadcasting outlet broadcasts at 92.1 MHz with an ERP of 50 kW and is licensed to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

[edit] History

KTBT, which debuted its format in 2003 was originally at 101.5 where its previous format was Christian Rock (and whose move sparked outrage from listeners). But it was also signal challenged due to spotty coverage.

On September 23, 2005 KTBT moved over to sister station 92.1 KIZS and replaced their Mainstream Top 40 format. The move gave The Beat better coverage in the area. The Mainstream Top 40 format was retained on 92.1's HD-2 station which can be heard with HD Radio Receivers. The 101.5 frequency was then switched to Clear Channel's Spanish language La Preciosa network featuring Spanish Oldies.

Before September 2005, 92.1 was known as KIZS Mainstream Top 40 92.1 Kiss-FM. 92.1 Kiss-FM wasn't always a Mainstream Top 40 station, it was also for a while a 90s/now type Hot AC station also known as 92.1 Kiss-FM. When 92.1 Kiss-FM KIZS launched, it was a Mainstream Top 40 station, the station started leaning Adult CHR in 2002 before going fully as a Hot AC station in 2003, keeping the moniker 92.1 Kiss-FM. After a year as a Hot AC and still seeing no ratings success, it started leaning back toward Mainstream before going Mainstream Top 40 full time in mid 2004. This lasted only for a short time before being killed off and replaced with crosstown sister station KTBT The Beat.

[edit] External links

• Station website
• Query the FCC's FM station database for KTBT