WAYK

Last updated

WAYK
Broadcast area Louisville metropolitan area
Frequency 105.9 MHz
BrandingWAY-FM 105.9/104.3
Programming
Format Christian Adult Contemporary
Ownership
Owner
WAYI
History
First air date
September 1, 1993;31 years ago (September 1, 1993)
Former call signs
WVSL (1991–1993)
WQNF (1993–1995)
WXNU (1995–1997)
WHTE (1997)
WRVI (1997–2010)
WAYI (2010–2011)
WSYI (2011–2013)
Call sign meaning
WAY-FM Kentucky
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 50764
Class A
ERP 500 watts
HAAT 155 meters (509 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website WAYK Online

WAYK (105.9 FM) is a non-commercial, listener-supported, radio station, licensed to Valley Station, Kentucky, and serving the Louisville metropolitan area. It airs a Christian Adult Contemporary radio format as a WAY-FM Network owned-and-operated station. WAY-FM is also heard on WAYI 104.3 FM in nearby Charlestown, Indiana.

Contents

History

It was assigned the call letters WVSL in 1991, while it was still a construction permit. The station was built and began testing its signal in the spring of 1993. The station officially signed on the air on September 1, 1993;31 years ago. It had an active rock format as "QMF Too," in reference to then-sister station WQMF (105.9 changed to the WQNF call letters). [2]

In July 1995, the station shifted to modern rock, rebranded as "Q105.9", and changed call sign to WXNU in December 1995. [3] The station would be sold to Cox Radio in the summer of 1995. On September 13, 1996, it flipped to Modern AC as "Hits 105.9", and later took the call sign WHTE. [4] [5] [6] This was short-lived; in August 1997, WRVI, its rock adult contemporary format, and "River" branding moved from 94.7 FM to 105.9. [7] The format would later shift to all-80s hits.

In August 1999, the station was sold to Salem Communications, the largest owner of Christian radio stations. It flipped to Contemporary Christian music, while retaining the "River" branding. [8] [9] [10] On May 2, 2011, WSYI rebranded as "Shine 105.9".

In 2008, WSYI was bought by Way-FM for $3 million. [11] The station changed its call sign to the current WAYK on December 19, 2013. The call letters refer to "Way-FM Kentucky," the branding for the Christian Adult Contemporary format airing on WAYK.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KFBW</span> Radio station in Vancouver, Washington

KFBW is a commercial radio station licensed to Vancouver, Washington, and broadcasting to the Portland metropolitan area. Owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., the station airs a mainstream rock radio format with emphasis on the late 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, branded as "105.9 The Brew". The transmitter is located in Portland's west hills and the studios are in Tigard, Oregon.

WNHG 89.7 FM is a radio station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, broadcasting a Christian radio programming format as a simulcast of WGCP 91.9 FM in Cadillac, Michigan. Both WGCP and WNHG are owned and operated by West Central Michigan Media Ministries.

WTFX-FM is a commercial mainstream urban radio station licensed to Clarksville, Indiana, serving the Louisville metropolitan area. Owned by iHeartMedia, WTFX has studios located in Louisville, while the station transmitter resides in New Albany, Indiana.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WQBK-FM</span> Radio station in Malta–Albany, New York

WQBK-FM is a commercial radio station licensed to Malta, New York, and serving the Capital District, New York. The station is owned by Townsquare Media, and simulcasts a classic rock radio format with co-owned 103.5 WQSH in Cobleskill. Its studios are on Kings Road in Schenectady. In morning drive time, WQBK-FM carries the syndicated Free Beer and Hot Wings Show. It also airs New York Jets football games.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WNOH</span> Radio station in Windsor–Norfolk, Virginia

WNOH is a commercial radio station licensed to Windsor, Virginia, serving the Hampton Roads radio market in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. WNOH is owned and operated by iHeartMedia. The station airs an African American-oriented all-news radio format, as an affiliate of the Black Information Network.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WGTK (AM)</span> Radio station in Louisville, Kentucky

WGTK is a commercial AM radio station in Louisville, Kentucky. It is owned by the Word Media Group with the license held by the Word Broadcasting Network, Inc. It airs a conservative talk radio format, calling itself "970 The Answer", similar to many talk stations carrying the Salem Radio Network. Its studios and offices are on Corporate Campus Drive in Louisville.

KRFN is a commercial radio station licensed to Sparks, Nevada and broadcasting to the Reno–Sparks metropolitan area. The station is owned by the Evans Broadcast Company, Inc. and it airs an adult contemporary radio format branded as "Fun 101."

KKWA is a listener-supported radio station licensed to West Linn, Oregon, and broadcasting to the Portland metropolitan area. KKWA airs a contemporary worship music format branded as "Worship 24/7". It is provided by the WAY-FM Network.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WGHL</span> Radio station in Kentucky, United States

WGHL is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Shepherdsville, Kentucky, and broadcasting to the Louisville metropolitan area. It airs an alternative rock radio format and it is owned by Alpha Media. It carries the nationally syndicated Woody Show in morning drive time from KYSR Los Angeles. WGHL's studios are on Shelbyville Road in Downtown Louisville.

WXMA is a commercial radio station in Louisville, Kentucky. It is owned by Alpha Media and broadcasts a soft adult contemporary radio format known as "102.3 The Rose". WXMA's radio studios and offices are on South 4th Street in Downtown Louisville.

WAYI is an American Christian adult contemporary radio station. The station is licensed to Charlestown, Indiana, serving the Louisville, Kentucky, radio market. The station is owned by WAY-FM Network

WFIA is a commercial radio station in Louisville, Kentucky, airing a Christian talk and teaching radio format. It is owned by the Word Media Group through its subsidiary Word Broadcasting Network, Inc. WFIA uses a brokered programming system where religious leaders pay for time on the station and may use their programs to seek donations to their ministries. Programs are hosted by Greg Laurie, David Jeremiah, Jim Daly, James Dobson, Chuck Swindoll, Charles Stanley, John MacArthur, J. Vernon McGee and Alistair Begg.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WLGZ-FM</span> Radio station in Webster, New York

WLGZ-FM is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Webster, New York, and serving the Rochester metropolitan area. It broadcasts an oldies/classic hits radio format and is owned by DJRO Broadcasting LLC. The radio studios and offices are in Rochester's east side.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WQEZ</span> Radio station in Fort Campbell, Kentucky

WQEZ is a radio station broadcasting a soft adult contemporary format. Licensed to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States, the station serves the Clarksville–Hopkinsville area. The station is owned by Saga Communications through licensee Saga Communications of Tuckessee, LLC, and operates as part of its Five Star Media Group. Its tower and transmitter located on Stateline Road in Oak Grove, Kentucky immediately outside the main gates of the Ft. Campbell, Kentucky military installation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WSFR</span> Radio station in Corydon, Indiana

WSFR is a commercial radio station that plays classic rock from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Its studios are in the SummitMedia facility on Chestnut Centre in Downtown Louisville and its city of license is Corydon, Indiana.

WKJK is a commercial radio station broadcasting a talk radio format in Louisville, Kentucky. It is owned by iHeartMedia and serves North-Central Kentucky and South-Central Indiana. It features programming from iHeart subsidiary Premiere Networks as well as Compass Media Networks. The station's studios are in the Louisville neighborhood of Watterson Park.

WLEZ is a radio station branded as K-Love, a non-commercial Christian adult contemporary radio station format. Licensed to Lebanon Junction, Kentucky, United States, the station is currently owned by Educational Media Foundation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WSDF</span> Variety hits radio station in Louisville, Kentucky

WSDF is a radio station broadcasting an adult hits format under the branding "100.5 FM". Licensed to Louisville, Kentucky, United States, the station serves the Louisville area. The station is owned by iHeartMedia and features programming from iHeart subsidiary Premiere Networks. The station is also broadcast on HD radio. The station's studios are located in the Louisville enclave of Watterson Park and the transmitter site is in east Louisville, southwest of the I-64/I-265 interchange.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WRKA</span> Radio station in Louisville, Kentucky

WRKA is a commercial radio station in Louisville, Kentucky, owned by SummitMedia, It airs an urban adult contemporary format. WRKA carries two nationally syndicated programs on weekdays: The Rickey Smiley Morning Show in AM drive time and the D.L. Hughley Show in afternoons.

WERC-FM is a commercial radio station licensed to Hoover, Alabama, and serving Greater Birmingham. It is owned by iHeartMedia and it simulcasts a talk radio format with sister station WERC 960 AM. The studios and offices are in Beacon Ridge Tower on First Avenue South in Birmingham, off Interstate 65.

References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WAYK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "Article clipped from The Courier-Journal". The Courier-Journal. October 16, 1993. p. 49. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Article clipped from The Courier-Journal". The Courier-Journal. December 6, 1995. p. 29. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  4. ↑ Tom Dorsey, "New format considered for WXNU," The Courier-Journal, September 10, 1996.
  5. ↑ Tom Dorsey, "Michael J. Fox's 'Spin City' is sure ABC hit," The Courier-Journal, September 17, 1996.
  6. ↑ "R&R-1996-09-20" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com.
  7. ↑ Tom Dorsey, "Kentucky businesses show their stuff and get a chance at the big time on QVC," The Courier-Journal, August 20, 1997.
  8. ↑ Tom Dorsey, "Louisville could add two religious radio stations," The Courier-Journal, June 10, 1999.
  9. ↑ Tom Dorsey, "Two radio stations in a rut after sale," The Courier-Journal, July 15, 1999.
  10. ↑ Tom Dorsey, "Two stations will switch to Christian programs," The Courier-Journal, August 11, 1999.
  11. ↑ Complete Television, Radio, Cable Directory 2015 page 580. Retrieved Jan. 15, 2025.

38°10′26″N85°54′50″W / 38.174°N 85.914°W / 38.174; -85.914


Radio svg icon.svg Flag of Kentucky.svg

This article about a radio station in Kentucky is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Christian cross.svg Radio svg icon.svg

This article about a Christian radio station is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.