KHXT
{{short description|Radio station in Erath–Lafayette, Louisiana}}
{{About|radio station KHXT (Hot 107-9)|radio stations called Hot 107-9|Hot 107-9 (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = KHXT
| logo = KHXT logo.jpg
| logo_size = 150px
| city = Erath, Louisiana
| area = {{ubl|Lafayette metro|Baton Rouge metro}}
| branding = Hot 107.9
| frequency = 107.9 MHz
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1992|p=fy}} (as KPEL-FM at 107.7)
| format = Rhythmic contemporary
| erp = 97,000 watts
| haat = {{convert|263|meters}}
| class = C1
| facility_id = 54650
| callsign_meaning = "Hot"
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|KRAR (1989–1990, CP)|KXKW (1990–1992, CP)|KPEL-FM (1992–1998)|KRXZ (1998–2000)|KRKA (2000–2010)}}
| former_frequencies = 107.7 MHz (1992–1997)
| owner = Townsquare Media
| licensee = Townsquare Media of Lafayette, LLC
| affiliations = Compass Media Networks
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football
| sister_stations = KFTE, KMDL, KPEL, KPEL-FM, KROF, KTDY
| webcast = [http://www.1079ishot.com/listen-live/ Listen Live]
| website = [http://www.1079ishot.com 1079ishot.com]
}}
KHXT (107.9 FM, "HOT 107.9") is a rhythmic top 40 radio station serving the Lafayette area, as well as parts of Baton Rouge. The Townsquare Media outlet broadcasts with an ERP of 97 kW and is licensed to Erath, Louisiana. Its studios are located on Bertrand Road in Lafayette, and its transmitter, shared with KTDY and KXKC, is located north of St. Martinville, Louisiana. Every weekday from 6 AM to 10 AM, they host DJ Digital in the Morning Show with RV and Caroline, and Friday mornings from 6 AM to 10 AM, they host the Breakfast Jam, an all-request mix show mixed by DJ Digital, featuring throwbacks and party music, specifically from the 90s-2010s. The station also hosts Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football games.
History
The station originally debuted with a news/talk format at 107.7 as KPEL-FM in 1992, but by 1997 they switched frequencies to 107.9 and format to classic rock as KRXZ. In 2000 it changed the calls to KRKA and on November 11, 2003 they switched to Rhythmic Top-40. In 2010, it changed the calls to KHXT.
DJs
- DJ Digital, morning show host and Brand Manager, is also the host of XXL Higher Level Radio.
- This station also carries Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub (Sundays 8pm-Midnight) and The Loud Mix with DJ Grooves (Saturdays 10pm-2am).
- Chris Reed, now Brand Manager of KTDY, co-hosted the Morning Buzz with DJ Digital until his promotion in 2023.
External links
- [http://www.1079ishot.com KHXT official website]
{{FM station data|54650|KHXT}}
{{Lafayette Radio}}
{{Rhythmic Contemporary Radio Stations in Louisiana}}
{{Townsquare Media}}
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Category:Radio stations in Louisiana
Category:Rhythmic contemporary radio stations in the United States
Category:Radio stations established in 1992
Category:1992 establishments in Louisiana
Category:Townsquare Media radio stations
Category:Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
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