WFHT

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WFHT 1390 AM
City of license Avon Park, Florida
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)

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