KERA (FM)

KERA
KERA-FM's studios, north of downtown Dallas
Broadcast areaDallas–Fort Worth metroplex
Frequency90.1 MHz
RDSKERA YOUR SOURCE FOR NPR NEWS AND BBC NEWS
Branding90.1 KERA News
Programming
FormatPublic Radio and talk
AffiliationsNational Public Radio
Public Radio Exchange
American Public Media
BBC World Service
Ownership
OwnerNorth Texas Public Broadcasting
KERA-TV, KKXT, WRR
History
First air date
July 11, 1974 (1974-07-11)
Former call signs
KZAG (1973–1974, CP)
Call sign meaning
A new "era" in broadcasting
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID49323
ClassC0
ERP30,000 watts
HAAT572 meters (1,877 ft)
TranslatorSee § Translator
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitekera.org/radio

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).