KLTD (101.7

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), branded as "Juan 101.7", is a

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and serving the Killeen-

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. It airs a

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adult hits

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and is owned by

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. The station's studios are located in Temple, and its transmitter is located south of

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. The station was an affiliate of the

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. Monday through Saturday mornings, KLTD previously carried the syndicated "Walton & Johnson Show" from

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. On weekends, it carried the "Top Rock Countdown" with

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History

KLTD went on the air on May 31, 1976, and was licensed to The Lampasas Broadcasting Company owned by Stephen Sampson. The station was branded as "The Great Ones". Group & Broadcasting of

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acquired KLTD in mid 1977. On October 1, 2010, KLTD changed its format from

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(as "Eagle 101.7") to

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, branded as "The Ticket". On March 15, 2013 at 5 PM, the station began stunting as "The Bone" with "music for dogs". The stunt lasted until the following Monday, when a new permanent format debuted as

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, branded as "K101.7". On June 23, 2017, KLTD shifted its format from classic hits to

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, branded as "K-Rock 101.7". On May 17, 2021, KLTD changed its format from classic rock to

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, branded as "La Grande 101.7". In late June 2022, KLTD changed its format from Regional Mexican to Spanish adult hits, branded as "Juan 101.7".Juan Enters Killeen/Temple
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References

External links

KLTD official website
LTD Radio stations established in 1976 Townsquare Media radio stations LTD Adult hits radio stations in the United States {{Texas-radio-station-stub