WTLC (AM)
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WTLC is an AM radio station
owned by Radio One in Indianapolis, Indiana
. The station operates on the AM radio frequency of 1310 kHz. The studios are located at the corner of Meridian and St. Joseph Streets. The transmitter and antenna, according to the FCC, are located on the southside of Indianapolis between Troy and Sumner Avenues near the Indiana Railroad (the same block as WTTV
's studios and transmitters.)
in Indianapolis). In the mid 60's the station with is sister FM station was sold to STAR Broadcasting (Don W. Burden) and calls changed to WIFE and WIFE-FM. WIFE was the ratings leader during the mid and late sixties, sometime garnering as much of a forty share of the Indianapolis radio audience. The station built this audience with heavy and frequent contesting such as, "The 100 Thousand Dollar Dream Home", "The 100 Thousand Dollar Cash and Car Give-A-Way", just to name a few. The owner, Don W. Burdon hired and developed some major on-air personalites, Roger W. Morgan, Reb Porter, Jay Reynolds, Joe Light, Jack Armstrong, Jay Hawkins, Buddy Scott, Jim Fox, T.J. Byers, Scott Wheeler, Mike O'Brien, Dan Summers, Steve Miller. The 24 hour news department was home of news announcers Lyle Dean, Bob Schuman, Dean Sheppard and Paul Casey. The latest incarnation went through many call changes beginning in 1984 (WIFE, WMLF, WIFE-AM, WTUX, WTLC). Various formats included Adult Contemporary, Music of Your Life
(adult standards
, Oldies
, and Urban Oldies.
In late 1997, Panache sold the frequency to Emmis Communications
and the new owners settled on Urban Gospel. For a two year period the majority of the programming was syndicated from Sheridan Broadcasting as The Light.
In January 2001, the station was purchased from Emmis by Radio One
. Shortly thereafter the affiliation with Sheridan was dropped but the station retained the name "The Light".
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...
owned by Radio One in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. The station operates on the AM radio frequency of 1310 kHz. The studios are located at the corner of Meridian and St. Joseph Streets. The transmitter and antenna, according to the FCC, are located on the southside of Indianapolis between Troy and Sumner Avenues near the Indiana Railroad (the same block as WTTV
WTTV
WTTV is a CW-affiliated television station licensed to Bloomington, Indiana, serving the Indianapolis television market. WTTV is owned by the Tribune Company, and is one-half of a duopoly with WXIN , the market's Fox affiliate. The two stations share a studio at 6910 Network Place on the northwest...
's studios and transmitters.)
History
WTLC(AM) began operation as in the early 50's as WISH-AM. WISH radio (the same WISH radio that started a TV station with the same calls on Channel 8WISH-TV
WISH-TV, virtual channel 8, is the CBS-affiliated television station for Central Indiana licensed to Indianapolis. Owned by the LIN TV Corporation, WISH-TV is part of a duopoly with MyNetworkTV affiliate WNDY-TV and the two share studios on North Meridian Street at the north end of Indianapolis'...
in Indianapolis). In the mid 60's the station with is sister FM station was sold to STAR Broadcasting (Don W. Burden) and calls changed to WIFE and WIFE-FM. WIFE was the ratings leader during the mid and late sixties, sometime garnering as much of a forty share of the Indianapolis radio audience. The station built this audience with heavy and frequent contesting such as, "The 100 Thousand Dollar Dream Home", "The 100 Thousand Dollar Cash and Car Give-A-Way", just to name a few. The owner, Don W. Burdon hired and developed some major on-air personalites, Roger W. Morgan, Reb Porter, Jay Reynolds, Joe Light, Jack Armstrong, Jay Hawkins, Buddy Scott, Jim Fox, T.J. Byers, Scott Wheeler, Mike O'Brien, Dan Summers, Steve Miller. The 24 hour news department was home of news announcers Lyle Dean, Bob Schuman, Dean Sheppard and Paul Casey. The latest incarnation went through many call changes beginning in 1984 (WIFE, WMLF, WIFE-AM, WTUX, WTLC). Various formats included Adult Contemporary, Music of Your Life
Music of Your Life
Music of Your Life is a satellite-delivered radio network featuring the Adult Standards music format. Created by record executive and jingle writer Al Ham, and now under the direction of Marc Angell, Music of Your Life has more than 50 AM, FM and HD-2 radio station affiliates, and has been in...
(adult standards
Adult standards
Adult standards is a North American radio format heard primarily on AM or class A FM stations.Adult standards is aimed at "mature" adults, meaning mainly those persons over 50 years of age, but it is mostly targeted for senior citizens...
, Oldies
Oldies
Oldies is a term commonly used to describe a radio format that concentrates on music from a period of about 15 to 55 years before the present day....
, and Urban Oldies.
In late 1997, Panache sold the frequency to Emmis Communications
Emmis Communications
Emmis Communications is a media conglomerate based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company owns radio stations and magazines in the United States, Hungary, Slovakia and Bulgaria.-History:...
and the new owners settled on Urban Gospel. For a two year period the majority of the programming was syndicated from Sheridan Broadcasting as The Light.
In January 2001, the station was purchased from Emmis by Radio One
Radio One
Radio One, Inc is a U.S. company which owns and operates 69 radio stations in 22 American cities. The company is headed by Cathy Hughes, Chairman and her son Alfred Liggins, CEO. The company's target listeners are African Americans in urban areas...
. Shortly thereafter the affiliation with Sheridan was dropped but the station retained the name "The Light".