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{{about||the AM radio station in [[Steubenville, Ohio]], United States|WSTV (AM)|the former FM radio station on 103.5 in [[Steubenville, Ohio]], United States|WLYI}}

{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WSTV-FM
| name = WFRT-FM
| image = WSTV-FM logo.png
| logo =
| city = [[Frankfort, Kentucky]]
| city = [[Frankfort, Kentucky]]
| area = [[Frankfort, Kentucky|Frankfort area]] and [[Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area|Lexington Metro Area]]
| area = [[Frankfort, Kentucky]]<br>[[Shelbyville, Kentucky]]<br>[[Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area|Lexington Metro]]
| slogan = Frankfort's Best Variety
| branding = ''Passport Radio 103-7 & 102-1''
| branding = ''Star 103-7''
| frequency = 103.7 [[MHz]]
| frequency = 103.7 [[MHz]]
| repeater = 102.1 [[WKYL]] ([[Lawrenceburg, Kentucky|Lawrenceburg]])
| repeater =
| airdate = {{start date|1991|4|15}} (as WKED-FM)
| airdate =
| format = [[Classic hits]]
| share =
| erp = 2,500 [[watt]]s
| share as of =
| haat = {{convert|109|meters}}
| share source =
| class = A
| facility_id = 1037
| format = [[Adult Contemporary]], [[Hot Adult Contemporary]], [[Adult Hits]]
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| coordinates = {{coord|38|13|17.00|N| 84|54|52.00|W|region:US-KY_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| power =
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| callsign_meaning = '''FR'''ankfor'''T'''
| erp = 2,500 [[watt]]s
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| former_callsigns = WKED-FM (1991–2008)<br>WSTV-FM (2008–2019)
| haat = 109.0 meters
| class = A
| affiliations = [[Compass Media Networks]]
| facility_id = 1037
| owner = CapCity Communications
| licensee = Southern Belle, LLC
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| coordinates = {{coord|38|13|17.00|N| 84|54|52.00|W|region:US_type:city}}
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| sister_stations = [[WKYL]], [[WFKY]], [[WVKY]], [[WKYW (AM)|WKYW]]
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| callsign_meaning = '''ST'''ar '''V'''ariety
| webcast = {{listenlive|http://mypassportradio.com}}
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| former_callsigns = WKED-FM (1991-2008)
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| website = [http://mypassportradio.com mypassportradio.com]
| owner = Forever Communications
| licensee = Cap City Communications, LLC
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
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| sister_stations = [[WFKY]] and [[WKYW]]
| webcast =
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| website = [http://www.star1037.com star1037.com]
| affiliations = [[UK Sports]]
}}
}}


'''WSTV-FM''' (103.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting an [[Adult Contemporary]] format. Licensed to [[Frankfort, Kentucky]], USA. This station primarily serves the Frankfort area, (between [[Shelbyville, Kentucky|Shelbyville]] and [[Lexington, Kentucky|Lexington]]) but can be listened to in most of Lexington (Fayette County).
'''WFRT-FM''' (103.7 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a unique [[classic hits]] [[radio format|format]] of [[rock music|rock]] and [[pop music]] from the [[1960s in music|1960s]], [[1970s in music|1970s]], and [[1980s in music|1980s]]. Licensed to [[Frankfort, Kentucky]], it primarily serves the Frankfort area (between [[Shelbyville, Kentucky|Shelbyville]] and [[Lexington, Kentucky|Lexington]]), but can be heard in much of the Lexington area. The station is owned by CapCity Communications and licensed to Southern Belle, LLC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WFRT-FM |title=WFRT-FM Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>


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==History==
The station is currently owned by Cap City Communications and positions itself as a Hybrid Adult Contemporary station. The station programming features music from the 1980s and 1990s as well as current hits. JC Burton has been the Program Director since May 2008. The station features live programming and on-air personalities from 6AM-8PM every weekday.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WSTV-FM |title=WSTV-FM Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
[[Image:WSTV Star103.7 logo.png|200px|thumb|left|Logo as WSTV-FM]]
The station was assigned the call sign '''WKED-FM''' on February 1, 1991;<ref name="fcc-callsigns">{{cite web|url=https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=1037&Callsign=WFRT-FM |title=WFRT-FM Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref> it signed on April 15, 1991, with an [[Adult Contemporary]] format branded as "D103-7", changing to "Star 103-7" a few years later.<ref name="by2009">{{cite book|title=Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2009|year=2009|page=D-237|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2009/Radio-GA-MT-BC-YB-2009.pdf|access-date=March 28, 2019}}</ref> On April 1, 2008, the station changed its call sign to '''WSTV-FM'''<ref name="fcc-callsigns"/> when [[Clear Channel Communications|Clear Channel]] sold their Frankfort stations to Forever Communications. The station relaunched on June 9, 2008, with a [[Hot Adult Contemporary]] format, keeping its "Star 103-7" branding.


On March 25, 2019, the station changed its call sign to WFRT-FM.<ref name="fcc-callsigns"/> Three days later, WFRT-FM changed its format to a simulcast of classic hits-formatted [[WKYW (AM)|WKYW]] (1490 AM), branded as "Passport Radio".<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/175726/wstv-stamps-its-passport-to-classic-hits/ WSTV Stamps Its Passport to Classic Hits] Radioinsight - March 28, 2019</ref> On December 16, 2019, CapCity Communications took control of [[WKYL]] (102.1 FM) in [[Lawrenceburg, Kentucky|Lawrenceburg]] via a [[local marketing agreement]] and began simulcasting the "Passport Radio" format on that station. CapCity Communications purchased WKYL from Davenport Broadcasting in early 2020.
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==History==
The station went on the air as WKED-FM on February 1, 1991. On April 1, 2008, the station changed its call sign to the current WSTV when [[Clear Channel Communications|Clear Channel]] sold their Frankfort stations to Forever Communications. The station relaunched on June 9, 2008 with a unique HOT AC format. Cap City Communications purchased the station in January 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=1037&Callsign=WSTV |title=WSTV Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>


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


==External links==
==External links==
*{{FM station data|WSTV}}
*{{FM station data|1037|WFRT-FM}}


{{Lexington Radio}}
{{Lexington Radio}}
{{Classic Hits Radio Stations in Kentucky}}
{{Seven Mountains Media}}


[[Category:Radio stations in Kentucky|STV-FM]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Kentucky|FRT-FM]]
[[Category:Classic hits radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1991]]
[[Category:1991 establishments in Kentucky]]
[[Category:Seven Mountains Media]]




Latest revision as of 22:10, 11 January 2025

WFRT-FM
Broadcast areaFrankfort, Kentucky
Shelbyville, Kentucky
Lexington Metro
Frequency103.7 MHz
BrandingPassport Radio 103-7 & 102-1
Programming
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • CapCity Communications
  • (Southern Belle, LLC)
WKYL, WFKY, WVKY, WKYW
History
First air date
April 15, 1991 (1991-04-15) (as WKED-FM)
Former call signs
WKED-FM (1991–2008)
WSTV-FM (2008–2019)
Call sign meaning
FRankforT
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID1037
ClassA
ERP2,500 watts
HAAT109 meters (358 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
38°13′17.00″N 84°54′52.00″W / 38.2213889°N 84.9144444°W / 38.2213889; -84.9144444
Repeater(s)102.1 WKYL (Lawrenceburg)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitemypassportradio.com

WFRT-FM (103.7 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a unique classic hits format of rock and pop music from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Licensed to Frankfort, Kentucky, it primarily serves the Frankfort area (between Shelbyville and Lexington), but can be heard in much of the Lexington area. The station is owned by CapCity Communications and licensed to Southern Belle, LLC.[2]

History

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Logo as WSTV-FM

The station was assigned the call sign WKED-FM on February 1, 1991;[3] it signed on April 15, 1991, with an Adult Contemporary format branded as "D103-7", changing to "Star 103-7" a few years later.[4] On April 1, 2008, the station changed its call sign to WSTV-FM[3] when Clear Channel sold their Frankfort stations to Forever Communications. The station relaunched on June 9, 2008, with a Hot Adult Contemporary format, keeping its "Star 103-7" branding.

On March 25, 2019, the station changed its call sign to WFRT-FM.[3] Three days later, WFRT-FM changed its format to a simulcast of classic hits-formatted WKYW (1490 AM), branded as "Passport Radio".[5] On December 16, 2019, CapCity Communications took control of WKYL (102.1 FM) in Lawrenceburg via a local marketing agreement and began simulcasting the "Passport Radio" format on that station. CapCity Communications purchased WKYL from Davenport Broadcasting in early 2020.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WFRT-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WFRT-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ a b c "WFRT-FM Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2009 (PDF). 2009. p. D-237. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  5. ^ WSTV Stamps Its Passport to Classic Hits Radioinsight - March 28, 2019
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