KTLU Rusk Surrendered

[Deleted member 108832]

I am at a true loss for words. It wasn't the greatest facility in the world, technically speaking, but it was a beacon to the community it once served and had a very long and rich history. Mayor Whitehead and his wife are likely doing cartwheels in their respective resting spots.

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Likely to see KEBE Jacksonville meet the same fate in short order. It, too, has been off the air since last year.

 

[Mediafrog+]

I see the FM translator had a CP to move from Rusk to Jacksonville and change frequency from 103.9 to 103.5. That gone as well?

 

[Ryan Williams]

I see the FM translator had a CP to move from Rusk to Jacksonville and change frequency from 103.9 to 103.5. That gone as well?

Not that i can tell. It is a really old translator that was not permanently tied to KTLU.

 

[Deleted member 108832]

Not that i can tell. It is a really old translator that was not permanently tied to KTLU.

And in the move to J'Ville, it is supposed to change primaries to KEBE. However, KEBE is long silent as well.

 

[Bill Betten]

Allegedly a buyer out of Houston is interested in KEBE and the 2 translator's. KTLU may live on as a LPFM in Rusk,,,working with a group that is seriously considering filing & knows programming.

 

[Bill Betten]

Not that i can tell. It is a really old translator that was not permanently tied to KTLU.

Are you near Jacksonville sir?

 

[Ryan Williams]

Are you near Jacksonville sir?

I've been there many times, but no, I am based in Waco.

 

[HTX]

Likely to see KEBE Jacksonville meet the same fate in short order. It, too, has been off the air since last year.

AM or FM? I didn't notice there was an FM. I'm sure I'll get the FM through tropos if it goes on the air.

 

[Deleted member 108832]

Allegedly a buyer out of Houston is interested in KEBE and the 2 translator's. KTLU may live on as a LPFM in Rusk,,,working with a group that is seriously considering filing & knows programming.

I can only imagine who that might be.

AM or FM? I didn't notice there was an FM. I'm sure I'll get the FM through tropos if it goes on the air.

Off the air? Both. The FM, located at 95.1, barely gets out of J'Ville (when it's on). The 104.7 translator has a comparable signal, if not superior, to 95.1 KEBE-FM. KEBE AM & FM have been silent since the AM was sold to NTRG. The 104.7 translator was on the air running Christian music, I believe, sans 1400 in recent months. Bill Betten would be able to verify if that remains the case presently. KWNS stops me from receiving KEBE's translator, but I have always been within range of 1400's 1kW. It hasn't come to life, at least at full power for it to reach my QSL, since July of last year. In multiple trips to J'Ville, I can personally verify that it is never operating on my numerous checks.

I've been there many times, but no, I am based in Waco.

Go Lions!

 

[Bill Betten]

I can only imagine who that might be.

 

[Bill Betten]

I wish I knew mister,,,,

 

[davideduardo]

It hasn't come to life, at least at full power for it to reach my QSL, since July of last year.

You mean "QTH" I think. A QSL is a verification of reception, usually a postcard in the past when we actually mailed things!

 

[Deleted member 108832]

You mean "QTH" I think. A QSL is a verification of reception, usually a postcard in the past when we actually mailed things!

Yes, of course. Rushed for time, I posted erroneously.

 

[Mediafrog+]

You mean "QTH" I think. A QSL is a verification of reception, usually a postcard in the past when we actually mailed things!

Short list of “Q Codes”: https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get on the Air/Comm w Other Hams-Q Signals.pdf

And a full list: Q code - Wikipedia

 

[Deleted member 108832]

I wish I knew mister,,,,

Can you verify that K284CT is currently operating?

 

[Bill Betten]

i will check in the morning, what station is supposed to be feeding it?

 

[Deleted member 108832]

1400.

 

[Bill Betten]

1400.

Nothing on 104.5 or 104.7 as of
9-16-2023.

 

[Deleted member 108832]

Nothing on 104.5 or 104.7 as of
9-16-2023.

That's interesting. NTRG filed to resume operations for KEBE/K284CT on February 23. Nothing filed since. Thank you for the confirmation, Bill. By my count, today is the 14 month anniversary of KEBE's last broadcast. At least it's the last time I can verify its operation.

 

[radioislife2020]

Allegedly a buyer out of Houston is interested in KEBE and the 2 translator's. KTLU may live on as a LPFM in Rusk,,,working with a group that is seriously considering filing & knows programming.

What could these 2 stations be worth? 100k? Not a market I'm familiar with but seems pretty small