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WFLW

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WFLW
Frequency1360 kHz
BrandingReal Country 95.7 FM / 1360 AM WFLW
Programming
FormatClassic Country
AffiliationsKY News Network
Ownership
OwnerStephen W. Staples, Jr.
WKYM
History
Former frequencies
1570 kHz (1955–1956)[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID63324
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
20 watts night
Translator(s)W239CP (95.7 MHz, Monticello)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/WFLW957FM/

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]

History

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The 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

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  • Hal Rogers once served as the station's staff announcer before pursuing his political career.[1]: 194 

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WFLW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "WFLW Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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