XERT-AM explained

XERT-AM
Country:MX
Branding:La Más Picuda
Airdate:July 7, 1943
Frequency:1170 kHz
Format:Grupera
Power:5,000 watts day
Class:B
Coordinates:26.0454°N -98.238°W
Former Frequencies:590 kHz
Callsign Meaning:Reynosa, Tamaulipas
Owner:Grupo Radiorama
Licensee:Publicidad Unida de Reynosa, S.A. de C.V.
Sister Stations:XHRT-FM, XHRKS-FM
Licensing Authority:FCC

XERT-AM (1170 kHz) is a Spanish-language radio station that serves the McAllen, Texas (USA) / Reynosa, Tamaulipas (Mexico) border area. XERT is a daytime only station because 1170 AM is a United States clear-channel frequency.

History

XERT's original concession dates to July 7, 1943. It was owned by Ignacio Magallón Valdivia and broadcast on 590 kHz before moving to 1170.

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