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| logo = [[Image:WCLT T100.3 logo.jpg|200px]]<br> [[Image:W284CH_104.7theBIGlick_logo.jpg|100px]]
| logo = [[Image:WCLT T100.3 logo.jpg|200px]]<br> [[Image:W284CH_104.7theBIGlick_logo.jpg|100px]]
| city = [[Newark, Ohio]]
| city = [[Newark, Ohio]]
| area = [[Columbus, Ohio]]
| area = [[Columbus metropolitan area, Ohio|Columbus metropolitan area]]
| branding = ''T-100'' (1968-present)
| branding = ''T-100''
| frequency = 100.3 [[MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| frequency = 100.3 [[MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| translator = {{Radio Relay|104.7|W284CH|Newark|HD2}}
| translator = {{Radio Relay|104.7|W284CH|Newark|HD2}}
| airdate = July [[1947 in radio|1947]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wclt.com/am/history.cfm|title=WCLT History}}</ref>
| airdate = {{start date and age|1947|8|7}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wclt.com/am/history.cfm|title=WCLT History}}</ref>
| format = [[Beautiful music]] (1947-1968)<br/>[[Adult contemporary music|Adult contemporary]] (1968-1990)<br/>[[Country music|Country]] (1990-present)
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| subchannels = HD2: 104.7 The Big Lick ([[Mainstream rock|Rock]])
| subchannels = HD2: 104.7 The Big Lick ([[Mainstream rock|Rock]])
| power =
| power =
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| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns =
| former_callsigns =
| affiliations = [[Fox News Radio]] (2003-present)
| affiliations = [[Compass Media Networks]]<br>[[Motor Racing Network]]
| owner = Bob Pricer
| owner = WCLT Radio
| licensee =
| licensee =
| sister_stations = [[WCLT (AM)]]
| sister_stations = [[WCLT (AM)]]
| webcast = [https://mainstreamnetwork.com/listen/mobile_iphone.asp?station=wclt-fm Listen Live]<br>[http://player.prostreaming.net/biglick Listen Live (HD2)]
| webcast =
| website = [http://www.wclt.com wclt.com]<br>[http://www.thebiglick.com thebiglick.com] (HD2)
| website = [http://www.wclt.com wclt.com]<br>[http://www.thebiglick.com thebiglick.com] (HD2)
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}


[[Image:WCLT HD.png|thumb|left|200px|WCLT's [[HD Radio]] Channels on a SPARC Radio with [[Program-associated data|PSD]].]]
[[Image:WCLT HD.png|thumb|left|200px|WCLT's [[HD Radio]] Channels on a SPARC Radio with [[Program-associated data|PSD]].]]


'''WCLT-FM''' (100.3 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[country music]] [[radio format]]. It is owned by WCLT Radio and uses the slogan ''Today's Country and Your All-Time Favorites, T-100''. Licensed to [[Newark, Ohio]], it serves the [[Columbus metropolitan area, Ohio|Columbus metropolitan area]]. In morning [[drive time]], T-100 carries the [[radio syndication|syndicated]] ''[[Big D and Bubba|Big D and Bubba Show]]''.
'''WCLT-FM''' (100.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] in [[Newark, Ohio]], broadcasting a [[country music]] format since 1990. When WCLT-FM signed on the air in July of 1947, it began as a [[Beautiful music|beautiful music]] station. In 1968, the station switched to an [[Adult contemporary music|adult contemporary]] format, adopting the T-100 brand, and was licensed by the [[Federal Communications Commission]]. On February 5, 1990, WCLT-FM switched to country music. The first song to play on the country format was Garth Brooks 1989 debut single "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)". WCLT-FM also had [[Information|information]], [[Community|community]], [[News|news]], [[Sport|sports]], and [[Weather|weather]], which was the largest music format in [[Licking County, Ohio|Licking County]]. In 2003, WCLT-FM added Fox News Radio. In 2009, WCLT-FM shut down analog radio, and T-100 began broadcasting digitally at 100.3HDFM, switching to [[HD Radio|HD radio]]. In 2011, WCLT-FM added Westwood One, and in 2013, WCLT-FM added mainstream rock station 104.7 The Big Lick, on its sister station WCLT (AM).


WCLT-FM has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 50,000 [[watt]]s, the current maximum for most of Ohio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WCLT-FM |title=WCLT-FM Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SU08&band=fm&callLetter=WCLT-FM|title=WCLT-FM Station Information Profile|publisher=[[Arbitron]]}}</ref> The [[transmitter]] and studios are on Jacksonville Road ([[Ohio State Route 13]]) in Newark. WCLT-FM broadcasts using [[HD Radio]] technology.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=27 |title=HD Radio Station Guide |work=HD Radio |publisher=iBiquity }}</ref> The HD2 [[digital subchannel]] carries a [[mainstream rock]] format known as "104.7 The Big Lick." It feeds [[FM translator]] '''W284CH''' at 104.7 MHz.
==Program format==
The program format on WCLT-FM was "50 Minute Music Hour", featuring 50 minutes of non-stop country music. "Central Ohio Weather" features weather forecasts throughout central Ohio. "Country Gold Saturday Night" features a wide variety of classic country songs that is country gold. "All-Time Favorites" features an all-time of classic country songs. "T-100 News" features an in-depth report on news stories throughout central Ohio. "T-100 Dateline" features a radio DJ asking callers questions to provide the answer. "T-100 Hotline" features a radio DJ calling a toll-free hotline 1-800-WCLT-123. "Powersource Top 20" features top 20 country songs. "The Crook & Chase Country Countdown" features [[Lorianne Crook]] and [[Charlie Chase (broadcaster)|Charlie Chase]] counting down country songs, and "Big D & Bubba's Weekly Podcast", featuring Big D & Bubba focusing on a different topic relating to country music, along with call-ins, interviews, games, and conversation. Notable radio DJs on WCLT-FM include Ron Strong, Ronda James-Taggart, Bob Pricer, Mae Jackson, Ben Windle, Gene Ragle, Tom Rogers, and Greg Rhodes. In between the songs, local advertisements and commercials were featured on WCLT-FM, along with programming from Fox News Radio.


==Slogans==
==History==
WCLT-FM [[sign-on|signed on]] the air on {{start date and age|1947|8|7}}.<ref>[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1990/B-All-Radio-BC-YB-1990.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1990] page B-243, [[Broadcasting & Cable]]</ref> It was owned by ''[[The Advocate (Newark)|The Advocate]]'', Newark's daily newspaper.<ref>{{cite news|title=Paper Heralds WCLT|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1947/1947-09-01-BC.pdf|access-date=7 October 2014|agency=Broadcasting|date=September 1, 1947}}</ref> In its early days, WCLT-FM largely [[simulcast]] co-owned [[WCLT (AM)|WCLT]] [[1480 AM]].
*"Newark's Own Country FM; T-100" (1990-1995).
*"Your Favorite Country; T-100" (1995-1998).
*"Good Times & Great Country; T-100" (1998-2003).
*"Today's Country & Your All-Time Favorites; T-100" (2003-2012).
*"Hometown Country Station; T-100" (2012-present).


By the 1970s, the FM station was offering separate programming. While WCLT (AM) was a [[Top 40]] station, WCLT-FM played [[broadcast automation|automated]] [[easy listening]] music. In the 1980s, the station made the transition to [[soft adult contemporary]] music. In the 1990s, it flipped to [[country music]].
==Timeline==
*'''1947''': WCLT-FM signs on the air for the first time in [[Newark, Ohio]].
*'''1956''': WCLT-FM celebrates its 10th anniversary.
*'''1963''': WCLT-FM became affiliated with the [[Associated Press]], giving first-hand access to news, sports, and weather 24 hours a day.
*'''1966''': WCLT-FM celebrated its 20th anniversary.
*'''1968''': WCLT-FM adopts the T-100 brand, and was licensed by the [[Federal Communications Commission]]; the station dropped its beautiful music format, and the station switched to an adult contemporary format.
*'''1976''': WCLT-FM celebrates its 30th anniversary.
*'''1986''': WCLT-FM celebrates its 40th anniversary.
*'''1990''': WCLT-FM drops the adult contemporary format, and the station switched to country music.
*'''1996''': WCLT-FM celebrates its 50th anniversary, and T-100 goes on the internet; launching its official internet website.
*'''1998''': WCLT-FM adopts the T-100 slogan "Good Times & Great Country; T-100".
*'''2003''': WCLT-FM adds [[Fox News Radio]], and T-100 adopted a new slogan; "Todays Country & Your All-Time Favorites; T-100".
*'''2006''': WCLT-FM celebrates its 60th anniversary.
*'''2009''': WCLT-FM shuts down analog radio, and T-100 began broadcasting digitally at 100.3HDFM, switching to [[HD Radio|HD radio]].
*'''2012''': WCLT-FM introduced its new logo, adopting T-100's new slogan; "Hometown Country Station, T-100".
*'''2013''': WCLT-FM adds [[Mainstream rock|mainstream rock]] station 104.7 The Big Lick, on its sister station [[WCLT (AM)]].
*'''2016''': WCLT-FM celebrated its 70th anniversary.
*'''2020''': WCLT-FM adds Big D & Bubba's Weekly Podcast.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{FM station data|WCLT}}
*{{FM station data|71285|WCLT-FM}}
*{{FMQ|W284CH}}
*{{FCC-LMS-Facility|144410|W284CH}}
*{{FXL|W284CH}}
*{{FXL|W284CH}}


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[[Category:Radio stations in Columbus, Ohio|CLT-FM]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Columbus, Ohio|CLT-FM]]
[[Category:Country radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1947]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1947]]
[[Category:1947 establishments in Ohio]]
[[Category:1947 establishments in Ohio]]



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Latest revision as of 10:57, 19 July 2024

For the AM radio station in Newark, Ohio, United States, see WCLT (AM).
WCLT-FM

Broadcast areaColumbus metropolitan area
Frequency100.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingT-100
Programmierung
FormatLand
SubchannelsHD2: 104.7 The Big Lick (Rock)
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Motor Racing Network
Ownership
OwnerWCLT Radio
WCLT (AM)
History
First air date
August 7, 1947; 77 years ago (1947-08-07)[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID71285
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT119 meters (390 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°2′2.00″N 82°24′8.00″W / 40.0338889°N 82.4022222°W / 40.0338889; -82.4022222
Translator(s)HD2: 104.7 W284CH (Newark)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live (HD2)
Websitewclt.com
thebiglick.com (HD2)
WCLT's HD Radio Channels on a SPARC Radio with PSD.

WCLT-FM (100.3 MHz) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a country music radio format. It is owned by WCLT Radio and uses the slogan Today's Country and Your All-Time Favorites, T-100. Licensed to Newark, Ohio, it serves the Columbus metropolitan area. In morning drive time, T-100 carries the syndicated Big D and Bubba Show.

WCLT-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts, the current maximum for most of Ohio.[3][4] The transmitter and studios are on Jacksonville Road (Ohio State Route 13) in Newark. WCLT-FM broadcasts using HD Radio technology.[5] The HD2 digital subchannel carries a mainstream rock format known as "104.7 The Big Lick." It feeds FM translator W284CH at 104.7 MHz.

History

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WCLT-FM signed on the air on August 7, 1947; 77 years ago (1947-08-07).[6] It was owned by The Advocate, Newark's daily newspaper.[7] In its early days, WCLT-FM largely simulcast co-owned WCLT 1480 AM.

By the 1970s, the FM station was offering separate programming. While WCLT (AM) was a Top 40 station, WCLT-FM played automated easy listening music. In the 1980s, the station made the transition to soft adult contemporary music. In the 1990s, it flipped to country music.

References

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  1. ^ "WCLT History".
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WCLT-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "WCLT-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ "WCLT-FM Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  5. ^ "HD Radio Station Guide". HD Radio. iBiquity.
  6. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1990 page B-243, Broadcasting & Cable
  7. ^ "Paper Heralds WCLT" (PDF). Broadcasting. September 1, 1947. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
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