WFLW (1360 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Country format licensed to Monticello, Kentucky, United States. The station is currently owned by Stephen W. Staples Jr.[3]
| Frequency | 1360 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Real Country 95.7 FM / 1360 AM WFLW |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic Country |
| Affiliations | KY News Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stephen W. Staples, Jr. |
| WKYM | |
| History | |
Former frequencies | 1570 kHz (1955–1956)[1] |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 63324 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts day 20 watts night |
| Translator(s) | W239CP (95.7 MHz, Monticello) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/WFLW957FM/ |
History
editThe station began broadcasting in 1955 at a frequency of 1570 kilohertz under ownership of Wolf Creek Broadcasting. The following year, it was purchased by Fred Staples, with program director duties assumed by his son, Stephen. The station moved to its current frequency after the sale.[1]: 193
The station launched its FM companion, WFLW-FM (now WKYM), in 1965; it started as a beautiful music station before switching to an adult contemporary format nine years later.[1]: 193
In the mid-2010s, WFLW launched a low-power translator, W239CP, to bring the station's AM offerings to the local FM dial.
Notable on-air personalities
edit- Hal Rogers once served as the station's staff announcer before pursuing his political career.[1]: 194
References
edit- ^ a b c d Nash, Francis M. (1995). Towers Over Kentucky: A History of Radio and TV in the Bluegrass State. Host Communications Incorporated. ISBN 9781879688933.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WFLW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WFLW Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
edit- Facility details for Facility ID 63324 (WFLW) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WFLW in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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