WLIK

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WLIK
WLIK 97.9FM-1270AM logo.png
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Frequency 1270 kHz
BrandingOldies 97.9
Programming
Format Oldies
Ownership
OwnerWLIK Inc.
History
First air date
1954
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 73208
Class B
Power 5,000 watts day
500 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
35°57′49.00″N83°12′31.00″W / 35.9636111°N 83.2086111°W / 35.9636111; -83.2086111
Translator(s) 97.9 W250BR (Newport)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website wlik.net
WLIK studios and transmitter WLIK studios and transmitter Newport Tennessee.jpg
WLIK studios and transmitter

WLIK is a radio station licensed to Newport, Tennessee with a classic hits/oldies format, broadcasting on 1270 AM and 97.9 FM. Its programming includes high school and University of Tennessee sports as well as community-oriented news and information for Cocke County, Tennessee. [2] [3]

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History

WLIK signed on in April 1954 with 1,000 watts, as one of three radio stations owned by Arthur Wilkerson of Lenoir City, Tennessee. Ray Shirley was the first announcer. The station increased its power to 5,000 watts in 1955.

WLIK's office, studios and transmission facilities were seriously damaged by a fire in 1958, reputed to be caused by a roof mounted neon sign. The station quickly resumed operations, with a mostly concrete block structure replacing the former wooden building. In 1968 WLIK moved its transmitter to Rock City and began broadcasting full-time, utilizing a 3-tower directional antenna array to allow the station to operate with 500 watts after sunset. Ira B. Crisp served as station manager from 1954 until 1962, and Dwight Wilkerson, Arthur's son, took over after that and continues as president of the station today. [2] WLIK began duplicating the programming on 1270 AM on FM at 97.9 in 2016.

On air personalities include/have included

Dwight Wilkerson

Angie Wilkerson

Brian Evens

Marty Ricker

Jay Braswell

Rick Brooks

Johnny Naillon

Steve Wilhoit

Gaylen Carpenter

Jason Fox

Matthew Kemper

Curtis Hance

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WLIK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. 1 2 "About WLIK". Archived from the original on April 9, 2003. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  3. "Programming". Archived from the original on February 14, 2003. Retrieved 21 March 2023.