KERA (FM)
KERA-FM's studios, north of downtown Dallas | |
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| Broadcast area | Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex |
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| Frequency | 90.1 MHz |
| RDS | KERA YOUR SOURCE FOR NPR NEWS AND BBC NEWS |
| Branding | 90.1 KERA News |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public Radio and talk |
| Affiliations | National Public Radio Public Radio Exchange American Public Media BBC World Service |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | North Texas Public Broadcasting |
| KERA-TV, KKXT, WRR | |
| History | |
First air date | July 11, 1974 |
Former call signs | KZAG (1973–1974, CP) |
Call sign meaning | A new "era" in broadcasting |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 49323 |
| Class | C0 |
| ERP | 30,000 watts |
| HAAT | 572 meters (1,877 ft) |
| Translator | See § Translator |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | kera |
KERA (90.1 MHz) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Dallas, Texas, United States, serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It is a member of National Public Radio (NPR). Owned by North Texas Public Broadcasting, KERA's studios are located on Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas.
KERA is a Class C0 station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 30,000 watts. The transmitter is on Plateau Drive in Cedar Hill, co-located with towers for other Dallas-area FM and TV stations. KERA is also heard on three FM translators serving Tyler (100.1 FM), Wichita Falls (88.3 FM) and the Sherman/Denison area (99.3 FM).