Austin Radio: KROX Seeks Big Power Increase

In an application filed December 31, 2014m with the Federal Communications Commission, Alternative KROX 101.5 FM 101X is seeking to relocate its antenna south from the Westlake area to a spot between Austin and San Marcos.

The relocated antenna would be higher than the current one is and would get a major power boost, going from 12,500 watts to 86,000 watts, according to Scott Gillmore, market manager for Emmis Austin Radio.

Those changes would greatly improve 101X’s reception in Hays County, Gillmore told Austin360.

Picking up 101X would also become easier in several other Central Texas counties if the FCC approves the request, he said.

“The filing is just the first step and there are many other steps to making this a reality, so, while this may happen in 2015, the filing gives us a five-year window to make it happen,” Gillmore said.

KROX 101.5 FM (Proposed 86 Kw) Red=60dBu Coverage Area

In addition to 101X, Emmis Austin Radio’s other stations include KGSR 93.3 FM, 93.7 KLBJ 93.7 FM, Latino 102.7 T-FM, KBPA 103.5 FM BOB-FM, KLZT 107.1 FM La Z and NewsRadio KLBJ 590 AM / 99.7 FM.