KMLB

KMLB (540 AM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. Licensed to Monroe, Louisiana, the station is owned by Holladay Broadcasting. Studios are located in Monroe.

KMLB
  • Monroe, Louisiana
Broadcast areaMonroe, Louisiana metropolitan area
Frequency540 kHz
BrandingNews Talk 105.7 FM & 540 AM
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatTalk radio
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
  • The Radio People
  • (Holladay Broadcasting of Louisiana, LLC)
Sister stations
KJLO-FM, KLIP, KMVX, KRJO, KRVV
History
First air date
1944 (1944)
Former call signs
KNOE (1944–2008)
Former frequencies
  • 1230 AM (1944–1948)
  • 1390 AM (1948–2008)
Call sign meaning
"Monroe Louisiana Broadcasting"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID35249
ClassD
Power
  • 4,000 watts (day)
  • 26 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
32°32′36″N 92°10′45″W
Translator(s)105.7 K289CG (Houma)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekmlb.com

The station's transmitter site is a single-tower non-directional antenna in nearby West Monroe, Louisiana. KMLB operates with 4,000 watts by day, covering parts of Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. But because AM 540 is a clear-channel frequency reserved for Canada and Mexico, the station must greatly reduce power at night to 26 watts.

KMLB's programming is simulcast on FM translator K289CG at 105.7 MHz.

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