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WLFF, known on-air as 1065 The Coyote, is a country music
FM radio station
in Georgetown, South Carolina
. The station is owned by Cumulus Broadcasting and broadcasts with an ERP
of 50 kW.
format in the 1970s. In 1985 the name changed to Y-103 under new owners who wanted a different image. An AM frequency was added at 1270. In 1985, WYAK DJs included John Dixon, Ralph Connor and Steve Mimms. WYAK-AM became a separate station around 1990, first calling itself WXMB and playing southern gospel
music. The station became WYAK-AM again later, the first Myrtle Beach area station to air Rush Limbaugh
, and broadcast the FM programming part-time. Later the AM station played R & B oldies as WCKN, using the WCIN
classic oldies format, but signed off.
During the mid-90s WYAK-FM, owned by Multi-Market Radio Inc., was also heard on WVCO
94.9. On October 1, 1996, Pinnacle Broadcasting Co., owner of WYAV
, announced its purchase of WYAK, WMYB, and WRNN-FM
. Pinnacle intended to continue managing WVCO, though that station began separate programming in 1997.
WYAK returned to the Big Yak name in 1999 and moved Rick Roberts to mornings with Tab Allen for "Big Yak Mornings with Rick and Tab". Allen's previous partner Michale Jeffries moved to middays and program director Frankie B was afternoon host. After ten years, Allen was let go December 30, 1999, replaced by Holli Heart, formerly of WGTR
. Dave Priest was program director for Pinnacle's stations.
The name K-103.1 name was used from 2000 to 2008. John Boy and Billy
have been heard in the morning for several years on 103.1 FM.
On April 7, 2008, WYAK moved to 106.5, keeping the country format, and changing its name to 106.5 The Wolf. Sunny 106.5 moved to 103.1 FM
. Less than two weeks after WYAK's re-incarnation as WLFF, Cumulus changed WLFF to 106.5 The Wolf. A likely reason was the proximity of 96.9 The Wolf in Charleston, SC; both country stations overlap in Georgetown County.
Jaimie (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.)
JD in the Afternoon (3 p.m.- 7 p.m.)
CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan (7 p.m.- 12 a.m.)
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
FM radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
in Georgetown, South Carolina
Georgetown, South Carolina
Georgetown is the third oldest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina and the county seat of Georgetown County, in the Low Country. Located on Winyah Bay at the confluence of the Great Pee Dee River, Waccamaw River, and Sampit River, Georgetown is the second largest seaport in South Carolina,...
. The station is owned by Cumulus Broadcasting and broadcasts with an ERP
Effective radiated power
In radio telecommunications, effective radiated power or equivalent radiated power is a standardized theoretical measurement of radio frequency energy using the SI unit watts, and is determined by subtracting system losses and adding system gains...
of 50 kW.
History
WYAK-FM "Big Yak" signed on with a country musicCountry music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
format in the 1970s. In 1985 the name changed to Y-103 under new owners who wanted a different image. An AM frequency was added at 1270. In 1985, WYAK DJs included John Dixon, Ralph Connor and Steve Mimms. WYAK-AM became a separate station around 1990, first calling itself WXMB and playing southern gospel
Southern Gospel
Southern Gospel music—at one time also known as "quartet music"—is music whose lyrics are written to express either personal or a communal faith regarding biblical teachings and Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music...
music. The station became WYAK-AM again later, the first Myrtle Beach area station to air Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh
Rush Hudson Limbaugh III is an American radio talk show host, conservative political commentator, and an opinion leader in American conservatism. He hosts The Rush Limbaugh Show which is aired throughout the U.S. on Premiere Radio Networks and is the highest-rated talk-radio program in the United...
, and broadcast the FM programming part-time. Later the AM station played R & B oldies as WCKN, using the WCIN
WDJO
WQRT is a radio station licensed to Florence, Kentucky in the Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan area that carries a conservative talk format primarily from Talk Radio Network.-At 1180 AM:...
classic oldies format, but signed off.
During the mid-90s WYAK-FM, owned by Multi-Market Radio Inc., was also heard on WVCO
WVCO
WVCO is an American radio station in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, market. They play a mix of oldies/Carolina beach music/shag and have a large than average playlist.-History:...
94.9. On October 1, 1996, Pinnacle Broadcasting Co., owner of WYAV
WYAV
WYAV is a Classic rock radio station licensed to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and serves the Grand Strand area. The NextMedia outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast at 104.1 MHz with an effective radiated power of 100 kW...
, announced its purchase of WYAK, WMYB, and WRNN-FM
WRNN-FM
WRNN-FM is a News/Talk radio station licensed to Socastee, South Carolina and serves the Grand Strand area. The NextMedia outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast at 99.5 MHz with an effective radiated power of 21.5 kW...
. Pinnacle intended to continue managing WVCO, though that station began separate programming in 1997.
WYAK returned to the Big Yak name in 1999 and moved Rick Roberts to mornings with Tab Allen for "Big Yak Mornings with Rick and Tab". Allen's previous partner Michale Jeffries moved to middays and program director Frankie B was afternoon host. After ten years, Allen was let go December 30, 1999, replaced by Holli Heart, formerly of WGTR
WGTR
WGTR is a country music radio station owned by the Qantum Communications Company licensed to Bucksport, South Carolina and serves the Myrtle Beach area. The Qantum of Myrtle Beach outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast at 107.9 MHz with an effective radiated...
. Dave Priest was program director for Pinnacle's stations.
The name K-103.1 name was used from 2000 to 2008. John Boy and Billy
John Boy and Billy
John Isley and Billy James, known as John Boy & Billy, named after "John-Boy Harris and brother Bross Harris", are American radio hosts based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their comedic morning program The John Boy & Billy Big Show broadcasts from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m...
have been heard in the morning for several years on 103.1 FM.
On April 7, 2008, WYAK moved to 106.5, keeping the country format, and changing its name to 106.5 The Wolf. Sunny 106.5 moved to 103.1 FM
WSYN
WLFF, known on-air as 1065 The Coyote, is a country music FM radio station in Georgetown, South Carolina. The station is owned by Cumulus Broadcasting and broadcasts with an ERP of 50 kW.-History:...
. Less than two weeks after WYAK's re-incarnation as WLFF, Cumulus changed WLFF to 106.5 The Wolf. A likely reason was the proximity of 96.9 The Wolf in Charleston, SC; both country stations overlap in Georgetown County.
Jingles
As of May 2009, WLFF's current jingles come from YoungGuns Studios. Prior to the country flip in April 2008, the station used TM's Evelution package.Air Staff
Night Train in the Morning (6 a.m.- 10 a.m.)Jaimie (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.)
JD in the Afternoon (3 p.m.- 7 p.m.)
CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan (7 p.m.- 12 a.m.)