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WFTK

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WFTK-FM
City of licenseLebanon, Ohio
Broadcast areaCincinnati, Ohio
BrandingSuperTalk FM 96.5
SloganThe New Generation of Talk
First air date11/2006
Frequency96.5 (MHz)
FormatTalk
ERP19,500 watts
ClassB
Callsign meaningFM Talk
Former callsignsWQMS, WLWS, WSKS, WBVE, WZRQ, WZRZ, WYGY, WPRV
OwnerCumulus Media
(WVAE LICO, Inc.)
Sister stationsWGRR, WRRM
Websitewww.supertalkfm965.com


WFTK 96.5 FM ("SuperTalk FM") is a talk radio station in Cincinnati, operated by Cumulus Media. The station is co-owned with WGRR and WRRM.

History

The station began in 1958 as WQMS, Quality Music Station, playing beautiful music. In 1968, the station became a religious station and played contemporary christian music. The station was originally licensed to Hamilton, Ohio, but the city of license was changed to Lebanon, Ohio in a deal with CBS Radio in 2002.

After the station was sold in 1974, the station switched to an adult contemporary/Top 40 format under the call letters WLWS. In 1979 the fomat changed to Top 40, as "Kiss 96", WSKS. By 1983, WSKS was playing a mix of classic rock and modern rock and changed their slogan to 96 Rock. After 3 years, the format switched again this time to country, WBVE, The Beaver. Four years later in 1990, Z Rock made its debut. Z Rock debuted with the WZRQ call letters, which were protested by crosstown CHR WKRQ. The call letters were then changed to WZRZ. The country format returned in 1993, as "The River 96.5" and then WYGY "Young Country Y-96". "Y-96" was used as a flanker station to protect sister station WUBE, the heritage country station in Cincinnati. In 2000, the station was sold and the station's name was changed to "The New 96.5." In 2003, the name changed again to "Eagle 96.5", but due to a conflict with another station called "Eagle 99.3" in nearby Aurora, Indiana, the name was changed yet again to "96.5 The Star."

The call letters WPRV were introduced in September 2006, when Cumulus Media sold WMOJ ("Mojo 94.9") to Radio One, who moved the station to 100.3 FM. Cumulus Media launched WPRV at 94.9 FM, and temporarily used the frequency to simulcast its WYGY ("96.5 The Star"). Cumulus later traded the 94.9 FM frequency to Entercom, so in November 2006, the call letters WPRV were moved to 96.5 and "SuperTalk FM" was launched. The call letters were soon changed to WFTK.

More information: 2006 Cincinnati radio station reorganization.

Programming

WFTK's initial programming consisted solely of syndicated programs from Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, Dave Ramsey, Dennis Miller, in addition to the overnight feed from Sporting News Radio. Recently, the station has added more local, live personalities. Andy Furman (Furball) sports talk and starting Monday October 1, 2007 the Two Angry Guys premier with Tom Gamble and Richard Skinner. Previous network syndicates Mancow's Morning Madhouse, Rusty Humphries and Phil Valentine were removed from the programing line up.

Call Sign History:

WFTK from 11/09/2006
WPRV from 11/02/2006
WYGY from 01/09/1993
WZRZ from 01/30/1991
WZRQ from 12/27/1990

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Lebanon, Ohio

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Cincinnati, Ohio

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WATT

City of license Cadillac, Michigan
Broadcast area [1]
Branding NewsTalk 1240
First air date 1945
Frequency 1240 kHz
Format News-Talk-Sports
Power 1,000 watts
Class C
Owner MacDonald Garber Broadcasting
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Cumulus Media

Public (NASDAQ: CMLS [1] )
Founded 1997
Headquarters Atlanta, GA

Key people Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., CEO, Chairman, & President
Industry Entertainment
Products radio
Website www.cumulus.com
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WGRR

City of license Hamilton, Ohio
Broadcast area Cincinnati, Ohio
Branding 103.5 WGRR
Slogan Cincinnati's Greatest Hits
Frequency 103.5 (MHz)
Format Classic Hits/Oldies
ERP 11,000 watts
Class B
Callsign meaning Great R
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WRRM-FM

City of license Cincinnati, Ohio
Broadcast area Cincinnati, Ohio
Branding Warm 98
Slogan Warm and Refreshing
Frequency 98.5 (MHz) (FM)
Format Adult Contemporary
ERP 13,000 watts
Class B
Former callsigns WAEF, WLQA
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Cumulus Media

Public (NASDAQ: CMLS [1] )
Founded 1997
Headquarters Atlanta, GA

Key people Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., CEO, Chairman, & President
Industry Entertainment
Products radio
Website www.cumulus.com
Cumulus Media, Inc.
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WGRR

City of license Hamilton, Ohio
Broadcast area Cincinnati, Ohio
Branding 103.5 WGRR
Slogan Cincinnati's Greatest Hits
Frequency 103.5 (MHz)
Format Classic Hits/Oldies
ERP 11,000 watts
Class B
Callsign meaning Great R
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WRRM-FM

City of license Cincinnati, Ohio
Broadcast area Cincinnati, Ohio
Branding Warm 98
Slogan Warm and Refreshing
Frequency 98.5 (MHz) (FM)
Format Adult Contemporary
ERP 13,000 watts
Class B
Former callsigns WAEF, WLQA
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WMOJ

City of license Norwood, Ohio
Broadcast area Cincinnati, Ohio
Branding Mojo 100.3 FM
Slogan Cincinnati's R&B and Classic Soul
Frequency 100.3 (MHz) (FM)
Format Urban Adult Contemporary
ERP 3600 watts
Class B
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