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{{for|channel 62 in Lexington (1989–1990)|WLKT (TV)}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
|name = WLKT
| name = WLKT
|image = [[Image:104.5thecatlexington.jpg]]
| logo = 104.5thecatlexington.jpg
|city = [[Lexington, Kentucky]]
| city = [[Lexington, Kentucky|Lexington]]-[[Fayette County, Kentucky|Fayette, Kentucky]]
|area = [[Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area|Lexington Metro Area]] and Central Kentucky
| area = [[Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area|Lexington Metro area]] <br> [[Bluegrass region|Central Kentucky]]
|branding = 104.5 The Cat
| branding = ''104.5 The Cat''
| airdate = July 30, [[1992 in radio|1992]]
|slogan = Lexington's #1 Hit Music Station
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| frequency = 104.5 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
|airdate = {{start date|1992|07|30}} <ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2001/D-Radio-AL-MT-BC-YB-2001.pdf 2001 Broadcasting Yearbook, page D-184]</ref>
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| translator = 103.9 W280DO (Lexington, relays HD2)
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|frequency = 104.5 ([[Megahertz|MHz]]) {{HD Radio}}<br>104.5 HD2: Urban "Wild 103.9"
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| format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
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|translator = 103.9 [[W280DO]] (Lexington, relays HD2)
| subchannels = HD2: [[Urban contemporary]] (Real 103.9)
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|format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
|erp = 50,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 50,000 [[watt]]s
|haat = 142 meters
| haat = {{convert|142|m|sp=us}}
|class = C2
| class = C2
|facility_id = 29575
| facility_id = 29575
|callsign_meaning = '''L'''exington's '''K'''(C)a'''T'''<br>'''L'''exington, '''K'''en'''T'''ucky
| callsign_meaning = '''L'''exington's '''K'''(C)a'''T'''<br>'''L'''exington, '''K'''en'''T'''ucky
| sister_stations = [[WBUL-FM]], [[WKQQ]], [[WLAP]], [[WMXL]], [[WWTF]]
|former_callsigns =
|owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
|licensee = Citicasters Licenses, Inc.
| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
|webcast = [http://www.1045thecat.com/mediaplayer/ WLKT Webstream]<br>[http://www.wildlexington.com/mediaplayer/?station=WLKT-HD&action=listenlive&stream_id=5136&channel_title=WiLD%20103.9 WLKT-HD2 Webstream]
| webcast = '''FM/HD1''': [https://www.iheart.com/live/1045-the-cat-3499/ Listen Live]<br>'''HD2''': [https://www.iheart.com/live/real-1039-5136/ Listen Live]
|website = [http://www.1045thecat.com 1045thecat.com]<br>[http://www.wildlexington.com wildlexington.com] (HD2)
| website = '''FM/HD1''': [https://1045thecat.iheart.com/ 1045thecat.iheart.com]<br>'''HD2''': [https://real1039fm.iheart.com/ real1039fm.iheart.com]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}


'''WLKT''', also known as '''104.5 The Cat''', is a [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]] station broadcasting in [[Lexington, Kentucky]]. It is owned by [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]. It specializes in [[Pop music]], some [[rock music|Rock]] and some [[Hip Hop music|Hip Hop]] product. 104.5 The Cat's coverage area extends from [[Louisville, Kentucky]] in the west to [[Sandy Hook, Kentucky]] in the east and from [[Cincinnati, Ohio]] in the north to [[Somerset, Kentucky]] in the south. It can even be heard on parts of Pine Mountain in Tennessee.
'''WLKT''' (104.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[Commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] licensed to [[Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky]]. The station is owned by [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]] who determines its programming in New York using automation, non-local talent, and airs a [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]] [[radio format]]. The station's studios are located on Nicholasville Road in south Lexington, and its transmitter is located in rural far east [[Fayette County, Kentucky]].


Its [[playlist]] includes [[Pop music|Pop]], [[rock music|Rock]] and [[Hip Hop music|Hip Hop]] music. In middays, it carries the [[radio syndication|syndicated]] "On Air with [[Ryan Seacrest]]." On Sundays, "[[American Top 40]]" is heard.
WLKT-FM is the fourth station to be broadcasting HD Radio in Lexington after [[WUKY]], [[WKQQ]], and [[WBUL-FM]].<ref>http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=100 HD Radio Guide for Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky</ref>

104.5 The Cat is powered at 50,000 [[watt]]s [[Effective radiated power|ERP]], with its broadcast signal reaching the eastern suburbs of [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]], [[Northern Kentucky]] suburbs of [[Cincinnati]], [[Daniel Boone National Forest]], [[Somerset, Kentucky|Somerset]] and [[London, Kentucky|London]]. WLKT was the fourth station in the [[Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area|Lexington metropolitan area]] to begin broadcasting [[HD Radio]] after [[WUKY]], [[WKQQ]] and [[WBUL-FM|WBUL]]. Its HD-2 subchannel carries an [[urban contemporary]] format, simulcast on [[broadcast relay station|translator station]] 103.9 '''W280DO''', known as "Real 103.9."


==History==
==History==
The station signed on the air on July 30, 1992 under ownership of Newport Communications, who also owned [[WXMA|WLRS]] of [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]]. The station ran an [[Adult Contemporary]] format until it was purchased by Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (now part of [[iHeartMedia]] on May 4, 1999. <ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2010/D2-2010-BC-YB-7.pdf 2010 Broadcasting Yearbook, page D-243]</ref> After the purchase, the station has been airing the [[Mainstream Top 40]] (CHR) format ever since.
The station [[sign-on|signed on]] the air on July 30, 1992, as '''WJGG'''.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1993/B-Radio-AL-MT-BC-YB-1993-B&W.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1993 page B-145]</ref> It was owned by J.L. Givens Associates. Newport Communications, which also owned [[WXMA|WLRS]] in [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]], later acquired the station.

It was purchased by [[Jacor]] in 1997 and switched to a [[contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]] format. On May 4, 1999, Jacor was purchased by [[Clear Channel Communications]] (now iHeartMedia).<ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2010/D2-2010-BC-YB-7.pdf 2010 Broadcasting Yearbook, page D-243]</ref>


===WLKT-HD2===
===WLKT-HD2===
On July 21, 2011 WLKT-HD2 changed its format from New CHR to Urban Contemporary, branded as "Wild 103.9" (also broadcasts on FM translator '''[[W280DO]]''' 103.9 FM).
On July 21, 2011, WLKT-HD2 changed its format from New CHR to Urban Contemporary, branded as "Wild 103.9" (also broadcasts on FM translator '''W280DO''' 103.9 FM). The station's moniker later changed to "Real 103.9."
{{RadioTranslators
| callsign = WLKT-HD2
| call1 = W280DO
| freq1 = 103.9
| watts1 = 250
| haat1 = 128.2
| class1 = D
| city1 = Lexington, Kentucky
| fid1 = 147882
}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.wlkt.com 104.5 The Cat website]
*[https://1045thecat.iheart.com/ 104.5 The Cat website]
*{{FM station data|WLKT}}
*{{FM station data|29575|WLKT}}
*{{FMQ|W280DO}}
*{{FCC-LMS-Facility|147882|W280DO}}
*{{FXL|W280DO}}


{{Lexington Radio}}
{{Lexington Radio}}

Latest revision as of 10:13, 13 July 2024

For channel 62 in Lexington (1989–1990), see WLKT (TV).
WLKT
Broadcast areaLexington Metro area
Central Kentucky
Frequency104.5 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding104.5 The Cat
Programming
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
SubchannelsHD2: Urban contemporary (Real 103.9)
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WBUL-FM, WKQQ, WLAP, WMXL, WWTF
History
First air date
July 30, 1992
Call sign meaning
Lexington's K(C)aT
Lexington, KenTucky
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID29575
ClassC2
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT142 meters (466 ft)
Translator(s)103.9 W280DO (Lexington, relays HD2)
Links
Public license information
WebcastFM/HD1: Listen Live
HD2: Listen Live
WebsiteFM/HD1: 1045thecat.iheart.com
HD2: real1039fm.iheart.com

WLKT (104.5 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. who determines its programming in New York using automation, non-local talent, and airs a Top 40 (CHR) radio format. The station's studios are located on Nicholasville Road in south Lexington, and its transmitter is located in rural far east Fayette County, Kentucky.

Its playlist includes Pop, Rock and Hip Hop music. In middays, it carries the syndicated "On Air with Ryan Seacrest." On Sundays, "American Top 40" is heard.

104.5 The Cat is powered at 50,000 watts ERP, with its broadcast signal reaching the eastern suburbs of Louisville, Northern Kentucky suburbs of Cincinnati, Daniel Boone National Forest, Somerset and London. WLKT was the fourth station in the Lexington metropolitan area to begin broadcasting HD Radio after WUKY, WKQQ and WBUL. Its HD-2 subchannel carries an urban contemporary format, simulcast on translator station 103.9 W280DO, known as "Real 103.9."

History

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The station signed on the air on July 30, 1992, as WJGG.[2] It was owned by J.L. Givens Associates. Newport Communications, which also owned WLRS in Louisville, later acquired the station.

It was purchased by Jacor in 1997 and switched to a Top 40 (CHR) format. On May 4, 1999, Jacor was purchased by Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia).[3]

WLKT-HD2

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On July 21, 2011, WLKT-HD2 changed its format from New CHR to Urban Contemporary, branded as "Wild 103.9" (also broadcasts on FM translator W280DO 103.9 FM). The station's moniker later changed to "Real 103.9."

Broadcast translator for WLKT-HD2
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class FCC info
W280DO 103.9 FM Lexington, Kentucky 147882 250 128.2 m (421 ft) D LMS

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLKT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1993 page B-145
  3. ^ 2010 Broadcasting Yearbook, page D-243
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