WFHT
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| WFHT 1390 AM | |
| City of license | Avon Park, Florida |
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| Broadcast area | Sebring area |
| Slogan | Music With Class 1390 Music With Class in the Heartland |
| Frequency | 1390 kHz |
| First air date | October 1st 1970 |
| Format | Adult standards |
| Power | 1kW-day, 77 watts-night |
| Class | D |
| Facility ID | 72684 |
| Transmitter Coordinates | 27º37'8"N, 81º29'27"W |
| Former callsigns | WAVP (8/2/2000-10/6/2006), DWAVP (7/2/1999-8/2/2000), WAVP (4/22/1994-7/2/1999), WKHF (9/17/1993-4/22/1994), WAPR (9/17/1993). |
| Owner | Odyssey Broadcasting Company, Inc. (Operated by Keep On Broadcasting, Inc.) |
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[edit] History & current status
The station that is now WFHT began broadcasting October 1st 1970. In 1992, the owner was Andrew Banas who bought the station for $100,000 in September 1990. The format is now standards, and 1390 AM will broadcast all the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Lightning games starting in 2008.
[edit] Music format
The music on WFHT 1390 AM is mostly Adult Standards (such as Frank Sinatra, Lou Rawls, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, and Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Buble, Harry Connick, Jr., Bette Midler, Rod Stewart, Diana Krall, and Jamie Cullum). Some smooth jazz artists like Kenny G, Michael Franks, Chris Botti, and Dave Koz are also thrown into the mix. Blues and contemporary jazz are occasionally played as well.
[edit] Other programming
Starting with the 2008 season, WFHT 1390 AM is the local affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays (Radio Network Map) and the Tampa Bay Lighting in the area. Local gospel programming is available on Saturday mornings and on Sunday mornings, as well.
[edit] Contact information
801 US Hwy 27 South, Suite 5
Avon Park, FL 33825
Studio: 863-45C-LASS (452-5277)
Business: 863-453-3423
[edit] References
- 1992 Broadcasting Yearbook, page A-66 (listed as WAPR)
[edit] External links
- Tampa Bay Rays
- Tampa Bay Lightning
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- Query the FCC's AM station database for WFHT
- Radio Locator Information on WFHT
- Query Arbitron's AM station database for WFHT
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