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	'''KSEV''' is a talk station at 700 on the ] dial and is available throughout the ], ] area. It broadcasts an eclectic mix of programming on topics including health, financial matters, local politics, and several syndicated talk radio programs. Most of the editorial positions held by the shows and their hosts are ] in nature.
			{{Infobox radio station
			\| name = KSEV
			\| logo = Ksev700am.png
			\| city = ]
			\| area = ]
			\| branding = AM 700 KSEV The Voice
			\| airdate = {{Start date and age\|1986\|12\|1}}
			\| frequency = {{Frequency\|700\|]}}
			\| format = ] - ]
			\| power = 15,000 ]s day<br>1,000 watts night
			\| network = ]
			\| class = B
			\| facility_id = 9645
			\| coordinates = {{coord\|30\|11\|34\|N\| 95\|35\|40\|W\|region:US_type:landmark}}
			\| callsign_meaning = '''K SEV'''en, as in 700 kHz
			\| former_callsigns = KTBT (1986–1988)
			\| owner = ] ]
			\| licensee = Patrick Broadcasting LP
			\| webcast =
			\| website =
			\| affiliations = ]<br>]<br>]
			\| licensing_authority = ]
			}}

			'''KSEV''' (700 ]) is a ] ], ] to ], and serving ]. It broadcasts a ] ] and is owned by ] ]. (Patrick is not related to ] and TV host ].) The studios and offices are on ] in ].<ref></ref>
	The station has been at odds with Houston's primary daily newspaper, The ], over allegations of liberal bias on several topics. The reaction by the station was to launch a website called "Chronically Biased" that provided editorial rebuttals and watchdog monitoring of the newspaper. The website eventually evolved into a larger op/ed site covering most topics called "Lone Star Times". Lone Star Times is currently affiliated with KSEV and edited by station manager Dan Patrick.

			] is a ] frequency reserved for ] in ], a ], 50,000-] station. While KSEV operates with 15,000 watts by day, it must reduce power at night to 1,000 watts to avoid interference. It uses a ] with a three-]. The ] is off ] in ].<ref></ref> There are only 13 other stations in the United States that broadcast on 700 kHz.
	Ratings-wise, the station's primary competitors are two well established AM stations (], ]), though KSEV has won several hours of local and syndicated programming against the older stations.

			==Programming==
	The station carries national syndications of ], ], and ]. Its local hosts include ] and ]
			On weekdays, KSEV features local hosts in the morning and afternoon ]s, with paid ] in middays and ] ] shows heard the rest of the day. Chris Salcedo hosts the wake-up show, while Chris X. Blayney hosts afternoons. Syndicated programs include ''], ], ]'' and '']''. On weekends, KSEV carries programs about money, health, lifestyle, food, cigars, home repair and gardening. Weekend syndicated hosts include ] and Rich Valdes. Most hours begin with an update from ].

			The station's primary competitors are two well-established talk stations, both owned by ], ] ] and ] ], as well as ] talk radio outlet ] ] and independently-owned ] ].

			==History==
			On December 1, 1986, the station first ] as '''KTBT'''.<ref></ref> It was owned by Duncan Broadcasting and aired a ] (MOR) music format. At first, the power was 2,500 watts by day and 1,000 watts at night.

			Howard Sellers acquired the station in September 1989. He kept the format as MOR.<ref></ref> Sellers sold the station the following month.

			In October 1989, the station changed owners again, as Sunbelt Broadcasting bought the station for only $47,164.<ref></ref> Sunbelt's president and owner was ], who was already hosting a show on KTBT. Previously, Patrick had served as sports director for ] Channel 11 in Houston. Sunbelt changed the ] to '''KSEV''' and switched the format to ]. The station became an ] ] and also got a boost in power to 25,000 watts in the daytime, and 1,000 watts at night.

			Patrick wore several hats as owner, general manager, and morning drive sports talk host in the early years of KSEV. Also in 1989, KSEV acquired the Houston-area rights to run the ] '']'', while Limbaugh was relatively unknown. (Limbaugh later switched to 740 ], owned by ], which also syndicated Limbaugh's show.) In April of that year, ] ] games were aired; it ended in June 1993. ] took over in the fall of that year. By 1990, along with Limbaugh and Patrick, KSEV had a lineup of local hosts which included Roger Gray, Jerry Trupiano, and former Houston Chronicle sportswriter Ed Fowler. Bob Hallmark was the program director and Rod Evans served as the news director.

			In 1995, KSEV was acquired by ]-based ].<ref></ref> The format remained talk and Patrick stayed on as vice president and general manager.

			The station changed hands again in 2001, as Clear Channel sold KSEV to ], based in ].<ref></ref> Even though Lieberman usually programs ] formats, KSEV remained a conservative talk station in English. Patrick remained KSEV's vice president, running the station through a ] (LMA). Patrick later bought the station from Lieberman. He now owns the station but no longer hosts a show on 700 AM, concentrating on his Lieutenant Governor duties.

			==References==
			<references />

	==External links==		==External links==
			{{AM station data\|9645\|KSEV}}
			*KSEV Radio's website is http://www.ksevradio.com

			{{Houston AM}}
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			{{News/Talk Radio Stations in Texas}}
	* An affiliated weblog

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Latest revision as of 18:39, 11 January 2025

Radio station in Tomball, Texas

KSEV
Tomball, Texas

Broadcast area	Greater Houston
Frequency	700 kHz
Branding	AM 700 KSEV The Voice
Programming
Format	Talk - Brokered
Network	Townhall News
Affiliations	Compass Media Networks Radio America Westwood One
Ownership
Owner	Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (Patrick Broadcasting LP)
History
First air date	December 1, 1986; 38 years ago (1986-12-01)
Former call signs	KTBT (1986–1988)
Call sign meaning	K SEVen, as in 700 kHz
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	9645
Class	B
Power	15,000 watts day 1,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates	30°11′34″N 95°35′40″W / 30.19278°N 95.59444°W / 30.19278; -95.59444
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	ksevradio.com

KSEV (700 AM) is a commercial radio station, licensed to Tomball, Texas, and serving Greater Houston. It broadcasts a talk radio format and is owned by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. (Patrick is not related to sports radio and TV host Dan Patrick.) The studios and offices are on Katy Freeway (I-10) in Houston.

AM 700 is a clear-channel frequency reserved for WLW in Cincinnati, a Class A, 50,000-watt station. While KSEV operates with 15,000 watts by day, it must reduce power at night to 1,000 watts to avoid interference. It uses a directional antenna with a three-tower array. The transmitter is off Farm to Market Road 2978 in The Woodlands, Texas. There are only 13 other stations in the United States that broadcast on 700 kHz.

Programming

On weekdays, KSEV features local hosts in the morning and afternoon drive times, with paid brokered programming in middays and syndicated conservative talk shows heard the rest of the day. Chris Salcedo hosts the wake-up show, while Chris X. Blayney hosts afternoons. Syndicated programs include The Brian Kilmeade Show, The Dana Loesch Show, The Joe Pags Show and Red Eye Radio. On weekends, KSEV carries programs about money, health, lifestyle, food, cigars, home repair and gardening. Weekend syndicated hosts include Guy Benson and Rich Valdes. Most hours begin with an update from Townhall News.

The station's primary competitors are two well-established talk stations, both owned by iHeartMedia, AM 740 KTRH and AM 950 KPRC, as well as Salem Media talk radio outlet AM 1070 KNTH and independently-owned AM 920 KYST.

History

On December 1, 1986, the station first signed on as KTBT. It was owned by Duncan Broadcasting and aired a middle of the road (MOR) music format. At first, the power was 2,500 watts by day and 1,000 watts at night.

Howard Sellers acquired the station in September 1989. He kept the format as MOR. Sellers sold the station the following month.

In October 1989, the station changed owners again, as Sunbelt Broadcasting bought the station for only $47,164. Sunbelt's president and owner was Dan Patrick, who was already hosting a show on KTBT. Previously, Patrick had served as sports director for KHOU-TV Channel 11 in Houston. Sunbelt changed the call sign to KSEV and switched the format to conservative talk. The station became an NBC Radio Network affiliate and also got a boost in power to 25,000 watts in the daytime, and 1,000 watts at night.

Patrick wore several hats as owner, general manager, and morning drive sports talk host in the early years of KSEV. Also in 1989, KSEV acquired the Houston-area rights to run the nationally syndicated Rush Limbaugh Show, while Limbaugh was relatively unknown. (Limbaugh later switched to 740 KTRH, owned by iHeartMedia, which also syndicated Limbaugh's show.) In April of that year, Los Angeles Kings hockey games were aired; it ended in June 1993. Dallas Stars took over in the fall of that year. By 1990, along with Limbaugh and Patrick, KSEV had a lineup of local hosts which included Roger Gray, Jerry Trupiano, and former Houston Chronicle sportswriter Ed Fowler. Bob Hallmark was the program director and Rod Evans served as the news director.

In 1995, KSEV was acquired by San Antonio-based Clear Channel Communications. The format remained talk and Patrick stayed on as vice president and general manager.

The station changed hands again in 2001, as Clear Channel sold KSEV to Liberman Broadcasting, based in Southern California. Even though Lieberman usually programs Spanish-language formats, KSEV remained a conservative talk station in English. Patrick remained KSEV's vice president, running the station through a local marketing agreement (LMA). Patrick later bought the station from Lieberman. He now owns the station but no longer hosts a show on 700 AM, concentrating on his Lieutenant Governor duties.

References

External links

Facility details for Facility ID 9645 (KSEV) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
KSEV in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
KSEV Radio's website is http://www.ksevradio.com

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