WALT-FM

Last updated
WALT-FM
WALT 102.1 FM.png
Frequency 102.1 (MHz)
BrandingMeridian's News Talk Leader
Programming
Format Talk radio
Affiliations Talk Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
  • Bryan Holladay
  • (Meridian Media Group, LLC)
WUCL, WKZB
History
Former call signs
WXHT (1990–1993)
WTUX (1993–1998)
WMMZ (1998–2006)
WUCL (2006–2010)
Technical information
Facility ID 18229
Class A
ERP 920 watts
HAAT 155 meters
Links
Website WALT Website

WALT-FM (102.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting in the Meridian, Mississippi, area. The station, owned by Bryan Holladay, through licensee Meridian Media Group, LLC, broadcasts a talk radio format.

Contents

WALT-FM is part of the Alert FM digital alert and messaging system for Lauderdale County first responders. [1]

History

On August 20, 2010, WUCL changed its format from country to talk (simulcasting WALT 910 AM) under new call sign WALT-FM.

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References

  1. "Mississippi County Adds Alert FM Portal". Radio World. November 16, 2007. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

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