WFLW
| 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 |
| Translators | W239CP (95.7 MHz, Monticello) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | https://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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]- Hal Rogers once served as the station's staff announcer before pursuing his political career.[1]: 194
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Facility details for Facility ID 63324 (WFLW) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WFLW in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
