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{{short description|Radio station in Crystal River, Florida}}
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{{Infobox radio station |
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{{Infobox radio station
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name = WKTK|
city = [[Crystal River, Florida]]|
| logo = WKTK 98.5KTK logo.png
| logo_size = 150px
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area = [[Gainesville, Florida|Gainesville]]-[[Ocala, Florida]]|
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| name = WKTK
branding = ''98.5 KTK''|
| city = [[Crystal River, Florida]]
slogan = Better Music For A Better Workday|
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| area = [[Gainesville, Florida|Gainesville]]–[[Ocala, Florida]]
frequency = 98.5 [[Megahertz|MHz]]|
airdate = 1986|
| branding = 98.5 KTK
| frequency = {{frequency|98.5|[[Hertz#SI multiples|MHz]]}} {{HD Radio}}
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format = [[Adult Contemporary]]|
erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s|
| airdate = {{start date and age|1975|2|3}}
haat = 299 meters|
| language = [[American English|English]]
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| format = [[Adult contemporary]]
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class = C1|
| subchannels = HD2: [[Urban contemporary]] ([[WRBD (AM)|WRBD]] simulcast)
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facility_id = 18520|
| erp = {{val|100000|u=[[watt]]s|fmt=commas}}
callsign_meaning = '''K'''oast-'''t'''o-'''K'''oast|
| haat = {{convert|299|m|ft|sp=us}}
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former_callsigns = WRYO (1976-1986)|
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| coordinates = {{coord|29.260|N|82.568|W|type:landmark_region:US_source:FCC}}
owner = [[Entercom Communications]] |
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| class = C1
licensee = Entercom License, LLC |
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
webcast = [http://v6.player.abacast.net/2113 Listen Live]|
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| facility_id = 18520
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website = [http://www.ktk985.com ktk985.com] |
| callsign_meaning = "Koast-to-Koast" (the station's signal extends from the Atlantic Coast to the Gulf Coast of Florida)
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| former_callsigns = WRYO (1976–86)
| owner = [[Audacy, Inc.]]
| licensee = Audacy License, LLC, as Debtor-in-Possession
| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
| sister_stations = [[WSKY-FM]]
| webcast = {{Audacy.com|ktk985}}
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| website = {{url|https://www.audacy.com/ktk985}}
}}
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'''WKTK''' is a commercial [[radio station]] licensed in [[Crystal River, Florida]], broadcasting to the [[Gainesville, Florida|Gainesville]]-[[Ocala, Florida]] area on 98.5 [[FM Broadcasting|FM]].
'''WKTK''' (98.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Crystal River, Florida]], and serving the [[Gainesville, Florida|Gainesville]]–[[Ocala, Florida|Ocala]] [[media market|radio market]]. It is owned by [[Audacy, Inc.]], and carries an [[adult contemporary]] [[radio format]], switching to [[Christmas music]] for much of November and December.
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The station began broadcasting in 1976 as '''WRYO''', a religious station. The WKTK ("Koast-to-Koast", referring to the station's large coverage area stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico) calls were adopted in 1986 and the station has been through various forms of the [[Adult Contemporary]] and [[Hot AC]] formats since before finally settling into the mainstream AC sound it now uses. It can be picked up in portions of [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Jacksonville]], and the [[Tampa Bay Area]].


WKTK has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 100,000 [[watt]]s, currently the maximum for FM stations in Florida. Its strong signal can be picked up in portions of [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Jacksonville]], and the [[Tampa Bay Area]].
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On May 19, 2008, utilizing [[HD Radio|iBiquity's in-band on-channel (IBOC) digital radio technology]],<ref>[[HD Radio]]</ref> WKTK-FM began broadcasting its signal in both digital (HD-1) and analog (FM) formats. In addition to the digital launch, WKTK-HD2 began broadcasting the area's only all digital, all blues music format, branded as The Swamp WKTK-HD2 (98.5-2). The station was granted special permission to use "The Swamp" from The University of Florida in homage of the school's football stadium, [[Ben Hill Griffin Stadium|Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field]].<ref>[[Ben Hill Griffin Stadium]]</ref>


==History==
==Other usage of call==
On February 3, 1975, the station [[sign on|signed on]] the air as WRYO. The station was owned by the Cape Christian Broadcasters of Florida, and it had a [[Christian radio]] format. It used [[United Press International]] for its news service.
The WKTK call letters were also used during the 1970s by the progressive rock station in [[Baltimore, Maryland]]. The line-up of on air talent between 1970 and 1976 included Gabe Bathory, sign on until 10am. Dave ( Prosser ) Ross, 10am until 2pm. Larry Allan 2pm until 6pm. Baltimore night time radio legend Joe Buccheri ( Bu-Carey )6pm until mid-night and Scott Stephens Midnight until 6am.

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The [[call sign]] WKTK ("Koast-to-Koast", referring to the station's large coverage area stretching from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the [[Gulf of Mexico]]) was adopted in 1986. WKTK has been through various forms of the adult contemporary and [[hot AC]] formats since before finally settling into the mainstream AC sound it now uses.

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On May 19, 2008, utilizing [[HD Radio|iBiquity's in-band on-channel (IBOC) digital radio technology]], WKTK-FM began broadcasting its signal in both digital (HD-1) and analog (FM) formats. In addition to the digital launch, WKTK-HD2 began broadcasting the area's only all digital, all [[blues]] music format, branded as The Swamp WKTK-HD2 (98.5-2). The station was granted special permission to use "The Swamp" from The [[University of Florida]] in homage of the school's football stadium which is commonly referred to as The Swamp, [[Ben Hill Griffin Stadium|Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field]].

WKTK is Gainesville-Ocala's home of the syndicated [[Delilah (radio host)|Delilah]] show airing nightly except for Saturdays, when the station airs Throwback Nation Radio. As part of an annual tradition, WKTK switches to all [[Christmas music]] from mid-November until [[Christmas Day]]. Every year on Christmas Eve beginning at 6 p.m. until Christmas Day at noon, WKTK airs 18 hours of Christmas music, which no advertisements.

==WKTK-HD2==
On September 14, 2022, WKTK-HD2 launched an urban contemporary format, branded as "Power 92.1", fed on translator W221DX 92.1 FM Gainesville.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Power 92.1 Debuts In Gainesville |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/241985/power-92-1-debuts-in-gainesville/ |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=RadioInsight |date=September 14, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|https://www.audacy.com/ktk985}}
*[http://www.ktk985.com Official Website]
*{{FM station data|WKTK}}
{{FM station data|18520|WKTK}}


{{Gainesville/Ocala Radio}}
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{{Adult Contemporary Radio Stations in Florida}}
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Latest revision as of 05:09, 13 July 2024

WKTK
Broadcast areaGainesville–Ocala, Florida
Frequency98.5 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding98.5 KTK
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatAdult contemporary
SubchannelsHD2: Urban contemporary (WRBD simulcast)
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WSKY-FM
History
First air date
February 3, 1975; 49 years ago (1975-02-03)
Former call signs
WRYO (1976–86)
Call sign meaning
"Koast-to-Koast" (the station's signal extends from the Atlantic Coast to the Gulf Coast of Florida)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID18520
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT299 meters (981 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
29°15′36″N 82°34′05″W / 29.260°N 82.568°W / 29.260; -82.568
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via Audacy)
Websitewww.audacy.com/ktk985

WKTK (98.5 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Crystal River, Florida, and serving the Gainesville–Ocala radio market. It is owned by Audacy, Inc., and carries an adult contemporary radio format, switching to Christmas music for much of November and December.

WKTK has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts, currently the maximum for FM stations in Florida. Its strong signal can be picked up in portions of Orlando, Jacksonville, and the Tampa Bay Area.

History

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On February 3, 1975, the station signed on the air as WRYO. The station was owned by the Cape Christian Broadcasters of Florida, and it had a Christian radio format. It used United Press International for its news service.

The call sign WKTK ("Koast-to-Koast", referring to the station's large coverage area stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico) was adopted in 1986. WKTK has been through various forms of the adult contemporary and hot AC formats since before finally settling into the mainstream AC sound it now uses.

On May 19, 2008, utilizing iBiquity's in-band on-channel (IBOC) digital radio technology, WKTK-FM began broadcasting its signal in both digital (HD-1) and analog (FM) formats. In addition to the digital launch, WKTK-HD2 began broadcasting the area's only all digital, all blues music format, branded as The Swamp WKTK-HD2 (98.5-2). The station was granted special permission to use "The Swamp" from The University of Florida in homage of the school's football stadium which is commonly referred to as The Swamp, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field.

WKTK is Gainesville-Ocala's home of the syndicated Delilah show airing nightly except for Saturdays, when the station airs Throwback Nation Radio. As part of an annual tradition, WKTK switches to all Christmas music from mid-November until Christmas Day. Every year on Christmas Eve beginning at 6 p.m. until Christmas Day at noon, WKTK airs 18 hours of Christmas music, which no advertisements.

WKTK-HD2

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On September 14, 2022, WKTK-HD2 launched an urban contemporary format, branded as "Power 92.1", fed on translator W221DX 92.1 FM Gainesville.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WKTK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Power 92.1 Debuts In Gainesville". RadioInsight. September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
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