KNTU
Encyclopedia
KNTU is the campus radio station
of the University of North Texas
which was formerly known as North Texas State University at Denton, Texas
. The signal of the station covers much of the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex of North Texas
with a format of news
and primarily Jazz
music. Any University of North Texas student is welcome to work at the station, but most of the staff consists of those majoring in Radio, Television, and Film or Journalism.
In addition, KNTU students produce a weeknight newscast, The Late Edition, which was recognized in 2004 by the Broadcast Educators Association
as "Best Student Newscast in the Nation," and simulcasts WFAA
's News 8 at Six (weekdays).
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
of the University of North Texas
University of North Texas
The University of North Texas is a public institution of higher education and research in Denton. Founded in 1890, UNT is part of the University of North Texas System. As of the fall of 2010, the University of North Texas, Denton campus, had a certified enrollment of 36,067...
which was formerly known as North Texas State University at Denton, Texas
Denton, Texas
The city of Denton is the county seat of Denton County, Texas in the United States. Its population was 119,454 according to the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex...
. The signal of the station covers much of the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex of North Texas
North Texas
North Texas is a distinct cultural and geographic area forming the central-northeastern section of the U.S. state of Texas. North Texas is generally considered to include the area south of Oklahoma, east of Abilene, and north of Waco...
with a format of news
News
News is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
and primarily Jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
music. Any University of North Texas student is welcome to work at the station, but most of the staff consists of those majoring in Radio, Television, and Film or Journalism.
Programming
In addition to its main format of jazz, KNTU presents several specialty programs:- La Pura Onda: TejanoTejanoTejano or Texano is a term used to identify a Texan of Mexican heritage.Historically, the Spanish term Tejano has been used to identify different groups of people...
music (Sat. 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) - And Seldom Is Heard: classical musical from the old masters to contemporary (Sun. 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
- Musical StarstreamsMusical StarstreamsMusical Starstreams is a terrestrial and internet radio program that first aired in the San Francisco bay area in December 1981...
: exotic electronica (Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and encore broadcast the following Sat. midnight to 2:00 a.m.) - The North TexasNorth TexasNorth Texas is a distinct cultural and geographic area forming the central-northeastern section of the U.S. state of Texas. North Texas is generally considered to include the area south of Oklahoma, east of Abilene, and north of Waco...
Jukebox: request show covering any and all genres (Sun. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) - Infrequent Exposure: DFW Metroplex bands (Sat. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
- The Radio Voyager: A time travel music program. Part wayback music show, part old time radio drama. (Sun. 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Local features
- The Live Wire: A daily jazz concert calendar
- NT Notebook: Events and activities calendar focusing on the three University of North Texas campuses (Denton, Dallas, and Health Science Center at Fort Worth)
In addition, KNTU students produce a weeknight newscast, The Late Edition, which was recognized in 2004 by the Broadcast Educators Association
as "Best Student Newscast in the Nation," and simulcasts WFAA
WFAA-TV
WFAA, channel 8, is an ABC-affiliated television station serving the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the top ten media markets in North America. The station is the flagship of Belo Corporation and the largest ABC affiliate not owned and operated by the network...
's News 8 at Six (weekdays).