WTKY-FM explained

WTKY
WTKY-FM
City:Tompkinsville, Kentucky
Branding:Kix Country WTKY 1370 AM/92.1 FM
Frequency:WTKY: 1370 kHz
WTKY-FM: 92.1 MHz
Airdate:WTKY:
WTKY-FM:
Format:Country
Power:WTKY: 2,100 watts daytime
Erp:WTKY-FM: 5,300 watts
Haat:107.0 meters (FM)
Class:A (FM)
D (AM)
Facility Id:72293
Coordinates:36.8186°N -85.6589°W
Callsign Meaning:Tompkinsville, Kentucky
Sister Stations:WKWY, WVFB
Owner:Jonathan Keeton
Licensee:Frank Keeton Aircasters, Inc.
Licensing Authority:FCC

WTKY (1370 AM) and WTKY-FM (92.1 FM) are radio stations broadcasting a Country format. Licensed to and serving Tompkinsville, Kentucky, United States, the stations are currently owned by Jonathan Keeton, through licensee Frank Keeton Aircasters, Inc.[1]

The stations broadcast from studios, shared with sister station WKWY, located at 341 Radio Station Road (KY 1049) just east of Tompkinsville.

History

WTKY began broadcasting at 1370 kilohertz on 1960 under ownership of WMCV. Inc., which would sell the station for $20,000 to J.K. and Bernice Whitmore in 1970. The following year, WTKY-FM began operations at 92 1 megahertz. The Whitmore couple would operate the stations for six year until they automated the stations from 1976 until 1982. Country music was on the AM, while the FM aired an easy listening format. They sold the stations in 1982, but bought them back two years later. In 1984, they also purchased WVFB in nearby Celina, Tennessee.[2]

In December 2015, WTKY-AM-FM, WKWY and WVFB were purchased by Frank Keeton Aricasters from the estate of Bernice Whittimore for $400,000.[3]

Programming

In addition to its country music format, WTKY is also home to coverage of football and basketball games of Monroe County High School. WTKY, along with WVFB, are also the official stations for worship services of the Tompkinsville Church of Christ.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WTKY-FM Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. Book: Nash, Francis M.. 1995. Towers Over Kentucky: A History of Radio and TV in the Bluegrass State. World Radio History. 9781879688933. 146.
  3. Web site: STATION SALES WEEK OF 12/19. December 18, 2015. Radio Insight. April 12, 2024.
  4. Web site: Radio. Tompkinsville Church of Christ. Tompkinsville, Kentucky. February 23, 2024.