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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WKSE
| name = WKSE
| logo = Kiss 98.5 logo without background.png
| logo = Kiss 98.5 logo without background.png
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_size =
| city = [[Niagara Falls, New York]]
| city = [[Niagara Falls, New York]]
| area = [[Buffalo, New York]]
| area = [[Western New York]]
| branding = ''Kiss 98.5''
| branding = [[KISS-FM (brand)|Kiss]] 98.5
| slogan = The #1 Hit Music Station!
| frequency = {{frequency|98.5|[[Hertz#SI multiples|MHz]]}} {{HD Radio}}
| frequency = {{Frequency|98.5|[[Hertz#SI multiples|MHz]]}} {{HD Radio}}
| translator = {{Radio Relay|104.7|W284AP|[[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]]|HD2}}
| airdate = {{start date|1947}}
| airdate = {{start date and age|1946|1|1}}
| format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40/CHR]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| subchannels = HD2: [[Sports radio]] ([[WGR]] [[simulcast]])<br>HD3: [[Talk radio]] ([[WBEN (AM)|WBEN]] simulcast)
| format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
| subchannels = {{ubl|HD2: [[Country music]] ([[WLKK]])|HD3: [[Talk radio|News/talk]] ([[WBEN (AM)|WBEN]])|HD4: [[Sports radio]] ([[WGR]])}}
| erp = 46,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|128|m|ft|sp=us}}
| erp = {{val|46000|u=[[watt]]s|fmt=commas}}
| coordinates = {{coord|43.005|N|78.993|W|type:landmark_region:US-NY_source:FCC}}
| haat = {{convert|128|m|ft|sp=us}}
| coordinates = {{coord|43.005|N|78.993|W|type:landmark_region:US-NY_source:FCC}}
| class = B
| class = B
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| facility_id = 34384
| facility_id = 34384
| callsign_meaning = '''K'''i'''SE''' as in Kiss
| callsign_meaning = "Kiss"
| former_callsigns = WHLD-FM (1947–1980)<br>WIZR (1980–1984)<br>WRXT (1984–1985)
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|WHLD-FM (1946–80)|WZIR (1980–84)|WRXT (1984–85)}}
| sister_stations = [[WBEN (AM)|WBEN]], [[WGR]], [[WWKB]], [[WTSS]], [[WWWS]], [[WLKK]]
| sister_stations = {{hlist|[[WBEN (AM)|WBEN]]|[[WGR]]|[[WLKK]]||[[WWKB]]|[[WWWS]]}}
| owner = [[Entercom]]
| licensee = Entercom License, LLC
| owner = [[Audacy, Inc.]]
| webcast = {{Radio.com|kiss985}}
| licensee = Audacy License, LLC
| website = {{url|https://kiss985.radio.com}}
| webcast = {{Audacy.com|kiss985}}
| website = {{url|https://www.audacy.com/kiss985}}
}}
}}
'''WKSE''' (98.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Niagara Falls, New York]], serving the [[Buffalo metropolitan area]] and [[Western New York]]. It has a [[Contemporary hit radio|top 40 (CHR)]] [[radio format]] and is owned by [[Audacy, Inc.]], with [[radio studio|studio]]s on Corporate Parkway in [[Amherst, New York]]. It calls itself ''[[KISS-FM (brand)|Kiss]] 98.5''.


WKSE has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 46,000 [[watt]]s. The [[transmitter]] is off Staley Avenue on [[Grand Island, New York]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=wkse&nav=home|title=WKSE-FM 98.5 MHz - Niagara Falls, NY|website=radio-locator.com}}</ref> Its signal extends into the [[Regional Municipality of Niagara|Niagara Region]] of [[Ontario]] as well as [[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]] and [[Toronto]]. WKSE broadcasts using [[HD Radio]] technology; its HD2 [[digital subchannel]] [[simulcast]]s [[country music]] [[sister station]] [[WLKK]], while the HD3 subchannel simulcasts co-owned [[WBEN (AM)|WBEN]] [[talk radio|news/talk]] programming, and the HD4 subchannel simulcasts co-owned [[WGR]]'s [[sports radio|sports]] programming.
'''WKSE''' (98.5 [[FM band|FM]], branded as [[KISS-FM (brand)|KISS]] 98.5) is a [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]] station serving the [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]] and [[Niagara Falls, New York|Niagara Falls]] region of [[Western New York]]. The station's transmitter is located on [[Grand Island, New York]]. It has a sizable market in the [[Greater Toronto Area]], but unlike the [[WBLK]] of old, does little marketing and promotion outside Western New York, but now has to compete with two CHR/Top 40 stations, (after the format change of [[CKIS-FM]]) in the [[Greater Toronto Area]]; therefore, this will lower the number of listeners there. It is currently owned by [[Entercom Communications]], with studios located on Corporate Parkway in [[Amherst, New York]].


==History==
WKSE signed on as WHLD-FM in 1947. It changed its [[call sign]] to WZIR in 1980, WRXT in 1984, and the current call sign in early 1985. It currently runs a [[Top 40]] format, which has been in place since September 1984. Much of its playlist overlaps that of sister station [[WTSS|Star 102.5]] at times The 102.5 frequency was a CHR competitor of WKSE in the late 1980s and early 1990s as WMJQ "Majic 102". WKSE competes with longtime rival, [[CJED-FM|2Day FM 105.1]] (formerly [[CFLZ-FM|2Day FM 105.1/101.1]]), which has a very similar format, However CJED switched formats on March 1, 2018. Currently, the ratings for WKSE is higher than 105.1 2Day FM in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls region, according to [[Nielsen Audio]].
[[File:NicolasPicholas.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Nicholas Picholas DJing at an ASPCA Wine and Wags festival in West Seneca, NY in June 2022.]]
On {{start date and age|1946|1|1}}, the station [[sign-on|signed on]] as WHLD-FM.<ref>[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1974/B-Radio-All-1974.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1974] page B-144, [[Broadcasting & Cable]]</ref> It was the FM counterpart to [[WHLD]] and largely simulcast the AM station's programming in its early years. In the late 1960s, it switched to a [[beautiful music]] format with some [[classical music]] programming as well.


The station changed its [[call sign]] to WZIR in 1980, WRXT in 1984, and the current call sign in early 1985. The current Top 40/CHR format has been in place since September 1984. Much of its [[playlist]] overlapped that of then-sister station [[WBKV|Star 102.5]] at times. (The two stations' programming eventually fully merged onto WKSE's signal in June 2023 as 102.5 was sold off that month.<ref name="ri-wtsstowbkv">{{cite news |last1=Venta |first1=Lance |title=FM100 Memphis Bids Farewell As 99.7 The Wolf Moves In|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/252820/audacy-sets-sign-off-time-for-fm-100-memphis-call-change-set-for-buffalo/ |access-date=October 10, 2024 |work=RadioInsight |date=June 12, 2023}}</ref>) WKSE carried the [[radio syndication|syndicated]] weekly show ''The Rockin' America Top 30 Countdown with [[Scott Shannon]]'' throughout the 1980s.
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WKSE sold its broadcast tower to Vertical Bridge in March 2019; WKSE will continue to use the tower under a leasing arrangement.<ref>https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2019/03/07/real-estate-notes-wkse-fm-tower-sells-for-1-47.html</ref>


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WKSE sold its [[radio masts and towers|broadcast tower]] to Vertical Bridge in March 2019. WKSE continues to use the tower under a leasing arrangement.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2019/03/07/real-estate-notes-wkse-fm-tower-sells-for-1-47.html|title=Real estate notes: WKSE-FM tower sells for $1.47 million|date=March 7, 2019 |magazine=Buffalo Business First|access-date=2023-02-12|author=James Fink}} (subscription required)</ref>
In 2006 Kiss 98.5 began streaming its programming over the internet.

Until 2011, WKSE had a significant listenership throughout the [[Greater Toronto Area]] and [[Southern Ontario]]. After the launch of urban contemporary [[CKFG-FM]] that October on the adjacent 98.7&nbsp;MHz frequency, WKSE lost much of its prominence in the Toronto market and became a bit harder to find on some radio receivers with weaker tuners. In addition, listeners in Canada are not able to use the Audacy app to stream WKSE, as it is restricted to users in the United States.


==Programming==
==Programming==
Most of WKSE's program lineup originates locally, with the exception of [[Ryan Seacrest]]'s programs ''[[On Air with Ryan Seacrest|On Air]]'' and ''[[American Top 40]]'', as well as ''[[Open House Party]]''. Janet Snyder has been the station's morning show co-host since 1989, with her co-host Nicholas Pickolas joining in 1994.
Janet Snyder has been the station's morning show host since 1989, with her co-host Nicholas Pickolas joining in 1994.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|https://www.audacy.com/kiss985}}
*[http://www.kiss985.com Official Kiss 98.5 Website]
*{{FM station data|WKSE}}
*{{FM station data|34384|WKSE}}


{{Buffalo Radio}}
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[[Category:Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Entercom radio stations]]
[[Category:Audacy, Inc. radio stations]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1947]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1947]]
[[Category:1947 establishments in New York (state)]]
[[Category:1947 establishments in New York (state)]]

Latest revision as of 15:56, 10 October 2024

WKSE
Broadcast areaWestern New York
Frequency98.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingKiss 98.5
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
Subchannels
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
January 1, 1946; 78 years ago (1946-01-01)
Former call signs
  • WHLD-FM (1946–80)
  • WZIR (1980–84)
  • WRXT (1984–85)
Call sign meaning
"Kiss"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID34384
ClassB
ERP46,000 watts
HAAT128 meters (420 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
43°00′18″N 78°59′35″W / 43.005°N 78.993°W / 43.005; -78.993
Translator(s)HD2: 104.7 W284AP (Buffalo)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via Audacy)
Websitewww.audacy.com/kiss985

WKSE (98.5 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Niagara Falls, New York, serving the Buffalo metropolitan area and Western New York. It has a top 40 (CHR) radio format and is owned by Audacy, Inc., with studios on Corporate Parkway in Amherst, New York. It calls itself Kiss 98.5.

WKSE has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 46,000 watts. The transmitter is off Staley Avenue on Grand Island, New York.[2] Its signal extends into the Niagara Region of Ontario as well as Hamilton and Toronto. WKSE broadcasts using HD Radio technology; its HD2 digital subchannel simulcasts country music sister station WLKK, while the HD3 subchannel simulcasts co-owned WBEN news/talk programming, and the HD4 subchannel simulcasts co-owned WGR's sports programming.

History

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Nicholas Picholas DJing at an ASPCA Wine and Wags festival in West Seneca, NY in June 2022.

On January 1, 1946; 78 years ago (1946-01-01), the station signed on as WHLD-FM.[3] It was the FM counterpart to WHLD and largely simulcast the AM station's programming in its early years. In the late 1960s, it switched to a beautiful music format with some classical music programming as well.

The station changed its call sign to WZIR in 1980, WRXT in 1984, and the current call sign in early 1985. The current Top 40/CHR format has been in place since September 1984. Much of its playlist overlapped that of then-sister station Star 102.5 at times. (The two stations' programming eventually fully merged onto WKSE's signal in June 2023 as 102.5 was sold off that month.[4]) WKSE carried the syndicated weekly show The Rockin' America Top 30 Countdown with Scott Shannon throughout the 1980s.

WKSE sold its broadcast tower to Vertical Bridge in March 2019. WKSE continues to use the tower under a leasing arrangement.[5]

Until 2011, WKSE had a significant listenership throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. After the launch of urban contemporary CKFG-FM that October on the adjacent 98.7 MHz frequency, WKSE lost much of its prominence in the Toronto market and became a bit harder to find on some radio receivers with weaker tuners. In addition, listeners in Canada are not able to use the Audacy app to stream WKSE, as it is restricted to users in the United States.

Programming

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Janet Snyder has been the station's morning show host since 1989, with her co-host Nicholas Pickolas joining in 1994.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WKSE". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WKSE-FM 98.5 MHz - Niagara Falls, NY". radio-locator.com.
  3. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1974 page B-144, Broadcasting & Cable
  4. ^ Venta, Lance (June 12, 2023). "FM100 Memphis Bids Farewell As 99.7 The Wolf Moves In". RadioInsight. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  5. ^ James Fink (March 7, 2019). "Real estate notes: WKSE-FM tower sells for $1.47 million". Buffalo Business First. Retrieved 2023-02-12. (subscription required)
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