WTLQ-FM

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WTLQ-FM
WTLQ Latino977 logo.jpg
Broadcast area Fort Myers, Florida
Frequency 97.7 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding97.7 Latino
Programming
Format Hispanic urban
Affiliations Premiere Networks
Ownership
OwnerFort Myers Broadcasting Company
(the McBride Family)
WAVV, WINK-FM, WINK-TV
History
First air date
1999 (1999) (as WCCL)
Former call signs
WWWD (1997-1998, CP)
WCCL (1998-2000)
WYPT (2000-2003)
Technical information
Facility ID 28901
Class C3
ERP 14,500 watts
HAAT 131 meters (430 ft)
Links
Website latino977.com

WTLQ-FM (97.7 MHz) is a commercial radio station located in Punta Rassa, Florida, broadcasting to the Fort Myers area. WTLQ-FM airs a hispanic urban music format branded as "Latino 97.7".

On October 5, 2022, after being off the air due to Hurricane Ian making landfall in the Fort Myers area, WTLQ-FM's format temporarily moved to WHEL (93.7). [1] WTLQ-FM returned to the air on October 21, allowing WHEL to resume its regular country music programming. [1]

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