WKFL

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WKFL
Simulcasts WHNR, Cypress Gardens
WKFL 1170-1360 logo.png
Frequency 1170 kHz
BrandingBoss Hogg Radio
Programming
Format Variety (oldies; classic country; rockabilly)
Affiliations Fox News Radio
Premiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Ferris Waller
  • (Walco Enterprises, LLC)
WAVP, WHNR, WWAB, WZHR
History
First air date
October 6, 1986;37 years ago (1986-10-06) (as WWLB)
Former call signs
  • WWLB (1986–1987)
  • WBEA (1987–1987)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 62365
Class D
Power 1,000 watts day
Transmitter coordinates
28°42′31.97″N82°7′35.31″W / 28.7088806°N 82.1264750°W / 28.7088806; -82.1264750
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.bosshoggradio.com

WKFL (1170 AM) is a daytimer radio station licensed to Bushnell, Florida. It is owned by Ferris Waller, through licensee Walco Enterprises, LLC. [2] WKFL is part of the "Boss Hogg" radio network, simulcasting a variety radio format, including oldies, classic country and rockabilly hits of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Other Boss Hogg stations include WHNR in Cypress Gardens, WWAB in Lakeland, WAVP in Avon Park, and WZHR in Zephyrhills. Most hours begin with an update from Fox News Radio.

Contents

WKFL is a Class D AM station. By day, it is powered at 1,000 watts non-directional. As 1170 AM is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A stations KOTV in Tulsa and WWVA in Wheeling, WKFL must leave the air at sunset to avoid interference. The transmitter is off SW 112th Avenue at Interstate 75. [3]

History

The station went on the air as WWLB on October 6, 1986, licensed to Wildwood.[ citation needed ] On September 4, 1987, the station changed its call sign to WBEA, and on November 9, 1987, to the current WKFL. [4]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WKFL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WKFL Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. Radio-Locator.com/WKFL
  4. "WKFL Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.