WFLW

WFLW
Monticello, Kentucky ;
Frequency	1360kHz
Branding	Real Country 95.7 FM / 1360 AM WFLW
Programming
Format	Classic Country
Affiliations	KY News Network
Ownership
Owner	Stephen W. Staples, Jr.
Sister stations	WKYM
History
Former frequencies	1570 kHz (1955–1956)
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	63324
Class	D
Power	1,000 watts day; 20 watts night
Translator(s)	W239CP (95.7 MHz, Monticello)
Links
Public license information	Public file ; LMS ;
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	https://www.facebook.com/WFLW957FM/

Last updated January 12, 2025

WFLW (1360 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Country format licensed to Monticello, Kentucky, United States. The station is currently owned by Stephen W. Staples Jr.^[3]

History

The station began broadcasting in 1955 at a frequency of 1570 kilohertz under ownership of Wolf Creek Broadcasting. The following year, it was purchased by Fred Staples, with program director duties assumed by his son, Stephen. The station moved to its current frequency after the sale.^[1]^: 193

The station launched its FM companion, WFLW-FM (now WKYM), in 1965; it started as a beautiful music station before switching to an adult contemporary format nine years later.^[1]^: 193

In the mid-2010s, WFLW launched a low-power translator, W239CP, to bring the station's AM offerings to the local FM dial.

Notable on-air personalities

Hal Rogers once served as the station's staff announcer before pursuing his political career.^[1]^: 194

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References

1 2 3 4 Nash, Francis M. (1995). Towers Over Kentucky: A History of Radio and TV in the Bluegrass State. Host Communications Incorporated. ISBN 9781879688933.
↑ "Facility Technical Data for WFLW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
↑ "WFLW Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.

External links

Facility details for Facility ID 63324 (WFLW) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
WFLW in Nielsen Audio's AM station database

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[nash-1] 1 2 3 4 Nash, Francis M. (1995). Towers Over Kentucky: A History of Radio and TV in the Bluegrass State. Host Communications Incorporated. ISBN 9781879688933.

[2] "Facility Technical Data for WFLW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

[3] "WFLW Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.

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