KTJM

KTJM (98.5 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Port Arthur, Texas. It is owned by Estrella Media and airs a Regional Mexican radio format. The studios and offices are located at 3000 Bering Drive in Southwest Houston. Programming is simulcast with sister station 101.7 KNTE Bay City, Texas.

KTJM
  • Port Arthur, Texas
Broadcast areaGreater Houston
Golden Triangle
Frequency98.5 MHz
BrandingLa Raza 98.5 y 101.7
Programming
Language(s)Spanish
FormatRegional Mexican
Ownership
Owner
Sister stations
Radio: KNTE, KQQK, KEYH
TV: KZJL
History
First air date
May 14, 1963 (1963-05-14) (as KPAC-FM)
Former call signs
KHYS (January 30, 1978-January 22, 1999)
KPAC-FM (May 14, 1963-January 30, 1978)
Call sign meaning
The JaM (From previous rhythmic oldies format)
Technical information
Facility ID20489
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT596 metres (1,955 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
30°1′2.2″N 94°32′47.9″W
Repeater(s)KNTE (Bay City)
Links
WebsiteLa Raza 98.5/101.7

KTJM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts, the highest permitted for non-grandfathered FM stations in the U.S. The transmitter is on Cleveland Street in Devers, Texas. The tower gives KTJM a height above average terrain (HAAT) of 596 metres (1,955 ft). With the tall tower located roughly halfway between Houston and Beaumont, KTJM is able to cover both radio markets.

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