WYKT

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FieldValue
nameWYKT
logoFile:WYKT 105.5theticket logo.png
logo_upright.9
cityWilmington, Illinois
countryUS
areaJoliet, Illinois
branding105.5 The Ticket
frequency105.5 MHz
airdate
formatSports radio
erp1,300 watts
haat147 m
classA
facility_id36120
coordinates
callsign_meaningY kat
former_callsigns
affiliationsFox Sports Radio
ownerSTARadio Corporation
licensing_authorityFCC
sister_stationsWKAN, WXNU
webcast
website
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| name = WYKT | logo = File:WYKT 105.5theticket logo.png | logo_upright = .9 | city = Wilmington, Illinois | country = US | area = Joliet, Illinois | branding = 105.5 The Ticket | frequency = 105.5 MHz | translator = | repeater = | airdate = | format = Sports radio | erp = 1,300 watts | haat = 147 m | class = A | facility_id = 36120 | coordinates = | callsign_meaning = Y kat | former_callsigns = | former_frequencies = | affiliations = Fox Sports Radio | owner = STARadio Corporation | licensee = | licensing_authority = FCC | sister_stations = WKAN, WXNU | webcast = | website = WYKT (105.5 FM, "The Ticket") is a radio station licensed to Wilmington, Illinois. It is affiliated with Fox Sports Radio. WYKT has an effective radiated power of 1,300 watts at 147 meters height above average terrain.

History

The station began broadcasting on September 29, 1980, and held the call sign WLMT. The station was originally owned by Viking Broadcasting Corporation, and had an ERP of 3 kw at an HAAT of 275 feet. WLMT initially aired a MOR format, later switching to a top 40 format. In 1982, the station was sold to DBC Broadcasting for $160,000.

On November 1, 1982, the station's call sign was changed to WDND by then-owner Donald T. Burgeson. WDND aired an adult contemporary format. In 1994, the station was sold to L.B.R. Enterprises for $257,000.

In February 1995, the station's format was changed from adult contemporary to Triple-A. In April 1995, the station's call sign was changed to WYKT. The station was branded "The Kat". In July 1995, the station picked up the WDRE Underground Network at night, while continuing to air its local Triple-A format during the day. In 1998, the station was sold to STARadio Corporation. WYKT would continue airing a Triple-A format until 2003.

On August 18, 2003, WYKT adopted an oldies format branded as "The Pickle", playing music from 1964 to 1983. In October 2007, WYKT began airing a Top 40 format and was branded as "My 105.5". "My 105.5" carried American Top 40, along with local personalities. In September 2009, the station switched to a classic rock format, and was again branded "The Kat", with the slogan "The Southland's Rock and Roll Animal". The station's format would gradually shift to active rock.

On July 10, 2014, the station's format was switched to sports, as "105.5 The Ticket". "The Ticket" was initially a CBS Sports Radio affiliate, but by 2018, it would become an affiliate of Fox Sports Radio.

References

References

  1. [http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=36120&Callsign=WYKT36120 Call Sign History], fcc.gov. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  2. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1981/Ca%20Facilities%20of%20Radio%201981%20A-M.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1981]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 1981. p. C-75. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  3. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1982/C%20Radio%20AL%20to%20MT%20BC%20YB%201982%20All-4.pdf Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1982]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting/Cablecasting]], 1982. p. C-77. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  4. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1982/BC-1982-02-01.pdf Ownership Changes]", ''[[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]]'', February 1, 1982. p. 90. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  5. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1984/B-Radio-AL-MT-BC-YB-1984.pdf Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting/Cablecasting]], 1984. p. B-85. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  6. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/City-Magazines-Misc/Chicagoland-Radio-Waves-Two-Issues.pdf Chicagoland Radio Waves]'', MediaTies. Summer 1988. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  7. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1990s/1994/RR-1994-10-28.pdf Transactions]", ''[[Radio & Records]]'', October 28, 1994. p. 8. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  8. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1995-02.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", ''The M-Street Journal''. Vol. 12 No. 8. February 22, 1995. p. 1. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  9. "WYKT -The Kat - 105.5FM". WYKT.
  10. (July 29, 1995). "Vox Jox".
  11. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1998-06.pdf Proposed Station Transfers]", ''The M-Street Journal''. Vol. 15 No. 22. June 3, 1998. p. 6. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  12. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2002/AL-MT-M-Street-11-2002-2003.pdf The M-Street Radio Directory]''. 2002-2003. p. 203. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  13. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2002-03/A-Radio-AL-MT-BC-YB-2002-3.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2002-2003]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 2002. p. D-148. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  14. "[https://www.daily-journal.com/entertainment/oldies-radio-parties-like-it-s-but-not/article_3650ace1-b46d-5990-b344-97ae1925da29.html Oldies radio parties like it's '79 but not '99]", ''[[Daily Journal (Illinois). Daily Journal]]'', November 3, 2003. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  15. "The Pickle". WYKT.
  16. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2004/AL-MT-M-Street-13-2004-2005.pdf The M-Street Radio Directory]''. 2004-2005. p. 208. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  17. "MY 105.5!". WYKT.
  18. "[http://chicagoradioandmedia.com/news/6622-rocker-the-kat-105-5-to-flip-to-all-sports-105-5-the-ticket Rocker 'The Kat 105.5' To Flip To All-Sports '105.5 The Ticket']", ''Chicagoland Radio and Media'', June 19, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  19. "The Kat 105.5 - The Southland's Rock and Roll Animal". WYKT.
  20. "Shows - 105.5 The Ticket". STARadio Corp..
  21. "Shows - 105.5 The Ticket". STARadio Corp..

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