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

Broadcast areaColumbus, Ohio
Frequency100.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingT-100 (1968-present)
Programmierung
FormatBeautiful music (1947-1968)
Adult contemporary (1968-1989)
Country (1989-present)
SubchannelsHD2: 104.7 The Big Lick (Rock)
AffiliationsFox News Radio (2003-present)
Ownership
OwnerBob Pricer
WCLT (AM)
History
First air date
July 1947[1]
Technical information
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
Websitewclt.com
thebiglick.com (HD2)
WCLT's HD Radio Channels on a SPARC Radio with PSD.

WCLT-FM (100.3 FM) is a radio station in Newark, Ohio, broadcasting since 1947. WCLT-FM started in July 1947 as a beautiful music radio station. It was licensed by The Newark Advocate. In 1948, WCLT-FM began broadcasting the Indians schedule live on the AM station. In 1968, WCLT-FM adopted the T-100 brand and went to stereo, the station switched to adult contemporary music. In 1989, WCLT-FM dropped the adult contemporary format, and the station switched to a country music format. T-100 had a new talent, a brand new country music library, new studio equipment, and a much larger listening audience. Notable DJs include: Ed Schurdell, Tommy Douglas, Ron Strong, Andrew Wright, Kelly Bradshaw, Angie Grisman, Tommy Douglas, Bill Wade, Ronda James-Taggart, Drew Evans, Andrew Butler, Danny Wright, Curtis Newland, Kendra, Whitney Allen, Andy Michaels, Mike Debolt, Mark Clark, Karen Mills, Jason Paul, Chuck Case, Chrissy Woistman, Bethany McLeish, Blair Garner, Bill Saul, Mike Smith, Alan Tangey, Barry Howell, Paige Adams, Ron Lay, Kara Lee, Tom Loshivo, Jarrod Allen, Scott Gibson, Shannon Steel, Matt Demczyk, Rachel Williams, Wayne Blizzard, J.C., Olivia, Ben Bradley, Ray Moore, Jay Patrick, Tiffany Williams, Sargent Don, Anthony Gossett, Riley Mason, Nikki Brooks, Rick Knight, and Mike Thompson.

Program format

  • More Music Morning Show: Country music played every morning to start the day.
  • 50 Minute Music Hour: 50 minutes of non-stop country music.
  • Country Gold Saturday Night: A Saturday night variety of classic country songs.
  • Crook and Chase Country Countdown: Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase countdown country songs.
  • T-100 Sports: An update on sports news and events.
  • Central Ohio Weather: Every 10 minutes in the morning, and after the beginning of each hour during the rest of the day; featuring weather forecasts throughout central Ohio.
  • T-100 News: An in-depth report on news stories throughout central Ohio.
  • The PowerSource Top 20: Counting down top 20 country songs.
  • Danny Wright All Night: A late-night mix of new and old country hits.
  • The Big Time Saturday Night: A Saturday night mix of new and old country songs.
  • Lunch Hour Requests: A lunch hour request of country songs.
  • 90's Country: A wide variety of country songs of the 90's.
  • Country's Cutting Edge: A cutting edge of new and old country songs.
  • Country Live Tonight: A live performance of songs by country music artists.
  • Weekly Hit Countdown with Dallas Turner: A countdown of weekly hit songs.
  • The Big Time with Whitney Allen: A wide variety of big time country songs.
  • The Morning Show with Curtis & Olivia: Curtis & Olivia start the day to play country music.

Slogans

  • "Newark's Own Country FM; T-100" (1989-1995).
  • "Today's Best Country; T-100" (1995-1998).
  • "Good Times & Great Country; T-100" (1998-2003).
  • "Today's Country & Your All-Time Favorites; T-100" (2003-2012).
  • "Your Hometown Country Station; T-100" (2012-present).

Timeline

  • 1947: WCLT-FM signs on the air for the first time in Newark, Ohio; launching as a beautiful music radio station.
  • 1948: WCLT-FM begins broadcasting Cleveland Indians games on the AM station.
  • 1956: WCLT-FM celebrated its 10th anniversary.
  • 1963: WCLT-FM gives 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 went to stereo, and the Federal Communications Commission granted them 50,000 watts of power; the station switched to an adult contemporary music format.
  • 1976: WCLT-FM celebrated its 30th anniversary; Mae Jackson leaves WCLT-FM after 30 years.
  • 1986: WCLT-FM celebrated its 40th anniversary.
  • 1989: WCLT-FM drops the adult contemporary format, and the station switched to a country music format.
  • 1996: WCLT-FM celebrated its 50th anniversary, and launched its official internet website.
  • 1997: Mark Clark, Ron Strong, Karen Mills, and Jason Paul join WCLT-FM.
  • 1998: WCLT-FM launches the T-100 Dateline, dialing at 1-888-WCLT-123; Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase join WCLT-FM; WCLT-FM adopted T-100's new slogan "Good Times & Great Country; T-100".
  • 1999: Bill Saul, Mike Smith, David Lee, and Carson Cornell join WCLT-FM, while Mark Clark and Jason Paul depart.
  • 2000: Alan Tangey, Tommy Douglas, Paige Adams, Barry Howell, and Ed Schurdell join WCLT-FM; while Karen Mills, Bill Saul, and Carson Cornell depart.
  • 2001: Ron Lay, Kara Lee, Ronda James-Taggart, and Tom Loshivo join WCLT-FM, while Bill Saul and Karen Mills depart.
  • 2002: Andrew Wright, Jarrod Allen, and Kelly Bradshaw join WCLT-FM, while Alan Tangey, Paige Adams, and Barry Howell depart.
  • 2003: Andrew Butler and Bill Wade join WCLT-FM; Fox News Radio was launched, T-100 adopted a new slogan "Today's Country and Your All-Time Favorites".
  • 2004: Erik and Angie Grisman join WCLT-FM.
  • 2005: Curtis Newland, Rachel Williams, Wayne Blizzard, J.C., and Mike DeBolt join WCLT-FM, while Bill Wade, Ronda James-Taggart, and Andrew Butler depart.
  • 2006: WCLT-FM celebrated its 60th anniversary; Danny Wright, Kendra, and Whitney Allen join WCLT-FM, while J.C. departs.
  • 2007: WCLT-FM begins broadcasting at 100.3HDFM; Olivia, Curtis Newland, Ben Bradley, and Don Robertson join WCLT-FM, while Ron Strong and Mike DeBolt depart.
  • 2008: Kelly Bradshaw joins WCLT-FM, while Ben Bradley and Don Roberson departed.
  • 2009: Ray Moore, Jay Patrick, and Curtis and Tiffany join WCLT-FM, while Tommy Douglas and Ben Bradley depart; WCLT-FM shuts down analog radio, and the station began broadcasting digitally.
  • 2010: Anthony Gossett, Sargent Don, Mike Thompson, and Tiffany Williams join WCLT-FM, while Kelly Bradshaw, Ray Moore, and Curtis Newland depart; Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase leave WCLT-FM after 14 years.
  • 2011: Riley Mason, Rick Knight, and Nikki Brooks join WCLT-FM, while Anthony Gossett and Tiffany Williams depart.
  • 2012: WCLT-FM introduced T-100's new logo, adopting T-100's new slogan; "Your Hometown Country Station; T-100".
  • 2014: Nikki Brooks became the sole radio DJ at WCLT-FM, while Riley Mason and Rick Knight depart.
  • 2015: WCLT-FM adds mainstream rock station 104.7 The Big Lick, on its sister station WCLT (AM).
  • 2016: WCLT-FM celebrated its 70th anniversary.
  • 2017: WCLT-FM adds soft rock station Kate 98.7.
  • 2020: WCLT-FM adds Big D and Bubba's Weekly Podcast.

References

  1. ^ "WCLT History".


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