KRTU-FM (91.7 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a mainstream jazz format. Licensed in San Antonio, Texas, United States, the station serves the San Antonio area. The station is owned by Trinity University.[3] Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., the station format changes from jazz to alternative and indie rock.[4]

KRTU-FM
Broadcast areaSan Antonio area
Frequency91.7 MHz
BrandingJazz 91.7 (jazz programming)
Indie Overnite (overnight indie programming)
Programming
FormatJazz (5am-10pm)
Indie rock (10pm-5am)
Ownership
OwnerTrinity University
History
First air date
January 23, 1976[1]
Call sign meaning
K Radio Trinity University
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID68128
ClassC3
ERP30,000 watts[1]
HAAT36.0 meters
Transmitter coordinates
29°27′51.00″N 98°28′56.00″W / 29.4641667°N 98.4822222°W / 29.4641667; -98.4822222
Links
Public license information
Websitekrtu.org

KRTU 91.7 is a resource of the Department of Communication that supports the academic curriculum while demonstrating Trinity University’s leadership in education and the arts.

About

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Founded in 1976, KRTU is a non-commercial educational, nonprofit radio station under Trinity's 501(c)(3). KRTU programs a 17-hour/day mainstream jazz format, with alternative/indie rock overnight. The broadcast reaches throughout the San Antonio metropolitan area and into adjoining townships. KRTU is available in HD terrestrially and can be streamed worldwide on the Internet.

The station employs a full-time, professional staff of five, while student interns and community volunteers support on-air hosting throughout the year.[1] As a public service, KRTU "Jazz for San Antonio" plays an active role in supporting local arts, artists, and musicians.

In 2003, the KRTU staff included Aaron Prado as Music Director and Chief Announcer, Chris Helfrich as Director of Development, and Robin Cunningham as Operations Manager.

In 2023, the KRTU staff included JJ Lopez and General Manager, Kory Cook as Music Director, Julie Ledet as Director of Development, Monica Reina as Station Manager and Michael Thomas as Traffic & Production Coordinator.

Mission

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KRTU 91.7, a non-profit, listener supported radio station, is a resource of the Department of Communication that supports the academic curriculum while demonstrating Trinity University’s leadership in education and the arts.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "KRTU FM 91.7 History". Trinity University. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KRTU-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "KRTU-FM - Station Information". FCC. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  4. ^ "San Antonio / Southern Hill Country Radio Stations". Texas Music Office. KRTU-FM 91.7. Archived from the original on 2008-10-03.
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