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{{hatnote|For other radio stations which have held the call sign WLTO, see [[WLTO (disambiguation)]].}}
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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| logo =
| logo =
| name = WLTO
| name = WLTO
| city = [[Nicholasville, Kentucky]]
| city = [[Nicholasville, Kentucky]]
| area = [[Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area|Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Area]]
| area = [[Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area|Lexington Metropolitan Area]]
| branding = ''HOT 102.5''
| branding = ''HOT 102.5''
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| frequency = 102.5 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| slogan = Lexington's Hottest Music
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| airdate = 1988 (as WCKU)
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| frequency = 102.5 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
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| format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40]]
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| airdate = 1988 (as WCKU)
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| erp = 4,600 [[watt]]s
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| format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
| haat = {{convert|113.7|m|ft|sp=us}}
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| erp = 4,600 [[watt]]s
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| class = A
| haat = 113.7 meters
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| facility_id = 11673
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| class = A
| affiliations = [[Westwood One]]
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| facility_id = 11673
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| callsign_meaning = W '''L'''exing'''TO'''n
| coordinates =
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| former_callsigns = WCKU (1988–1994)<br>WLRO (1994–1995)
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| callsign_meaning = '''W''' '''L'''exing'''TO'''n
| owner = [[Cumulus Media]]
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| former_callsigns = WCKU (1988-1994)<br>WLRO (1994-1995)
| owner = [[Cumulus Media]]
| licensee = Cumulus Licensing LLC
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| sister_stations = [[WLXX]], [[WVLK (AM)|WVLK]], [[WVLK-FM]], [[WXZZ]]
| licensee = Cumulus Licensing LLC
| webcast = {{listen live|https://player.listenlive.co/24521}}
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| sister_stations = [[WVLK-FM]], [[WVLK (AM)|WVLK]], [[WXZZ]], [[WLXX]]
| webcast = {{listen live|http://www.hot102.net}}
| website = [https://www.hot1025.net hot1025.net]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| website = [http://www.hot102.net hot102.net]
}}
}}


'''WLTO''', also known as '''HOT 102.5''', is a [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]] outlet serving the [[Lexington, Kentucky]] radio market. It is owned by [[Cumulus Media]]. The station's studios are located inside [[Kincaid Towers]] in downtown Lexington, and its transmitter is located just south of the [[Fayette County, Kentucky|Fayette]]/[[Jessamine County, Kentucky|Jessamine]] county line.
'''WLTO''' (102.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] ''HOT 102.5'') is a [[Commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Nicholasville, Kentucky]] and serving the [[Lexington, Kentucky|Lexington]] [[media market|radio market]]. It is owned by [[Cumulus Media]] and broadcasts a [[contemporary hit radio|top 40]] [[radio format]]. The [[radio studio]]s and offices are inside [[Kincaid Towers]] in downtown Lexington, and its [[transmitter]] is just south of the [[Fayette County, Kentucky|Fayette]]/[[Jessamine County, Kentucky|Jessamine]] county line on Brannon Road.<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=wlto&x=0&y=0&sr=Y&s=C Radio-Locator.com/WLTO]</ref>

The current line up on the station is "[[The Bert Show]]," based in [[Atlanta]], in the morning. Jay Michaels hosts middays, Colin Matthews (Program Director) afternoons and the syndicated Elliot and Nina nights.


==History==
==History==
WLTO originally signed on the air in 1988 as an [[urban contemporary]] outlet with the call letters WCKU (U102), but by early 1994 they would flip to classic rock as WLRO, only to switch directions to oldies as WLTO. In 2001, the station flipped to classic country as "US 102." The WLTO calls remained on the station.
WLTO originally [[sign-on|signed on]] the air in 1988 as an [[urban contemporary]] outlet with the [[call sign]] WCKU (U102). By early 1994 the station flipped to [[classic rock]] as WLRO, only to later switch directions to [[oldies]] as WLTO.


In 2001, the station flipped to [[classic country]] as "US 102." The WLTO call letters remained on the station.
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But that would all change in August 2004 when they flipped to mainstream [[top 40]], but would later evolve into a [[rhythmic top 40]] direction. As of 2017, although reported as having a [[rhythmic contemporary]] format, the station plays the majority of top 40 hits, most not played on most other rhythmic stations. It was the home to [[The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show]] for Central Kentucky.Currently Hot 102.5 is home of The Bert Show. On July 24, 2017 according to All Access.com, WLTO has changed its [[Mediabase]] reporting panel from Rhythmic to Top-40. The current line up on the station is The Bert Show in the morning, Jay Michaels middays, Patrick Scott (Program Director) afternoons and Adam Bomb nights.

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But that would all change in August 2004 when the station flipped to mainstream [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40]], later evolving into a [[Rhythmic Contemporary]] direction. As of 2017, although reported as having a [[rhythmic contemporary]] format, the station plays the majority of Top 40 hits, not played on most other rhythmic stations. It was the home to the [[Dallas]]-based "[[The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show]]" for Central Kentucky. On July 24, 2017, according to All Access.com, WLTO changed its [[Mediabase]] reporting panel from Rhythmic to Top 40.


==Previous logos==
==Previous logos==
[[File:WLTO HOT102 logo.png]]
[[File:WLTO HOT102 logo.png]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.hot102.net HOT 102's website]
*[http://www.hot102.net HOT 102's website]
*{{FM station data|WLTO}}
*{{FM station data|11673|WLTO}}


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[[Category:Radio stations in Kentucky|LTO]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Kentucky|LTO]]
[[Category:Rhythmic contemporary radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1988]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1988]]
[[Category:Cumulus Media radio stations]]
[[Category:Cumulus Media radio stations]]
[[Category:1988 establishments in Kentucky]]
[[Category:Nicholasville, Kentucky]]




Latest revision as of 07:32, 12 July 2024

For other radio stations which have held the call sign WLTO, see WLTO (disambiguation).
WLTO
Broadcast areaLexington Metropolitan Area
Frequency102.5 MHz
BrandingHOT 102.5
Programming
FormatTop 40
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
Owner
WLXX, WVLK, WVLK-FM, WXZZ
History
First air date
1988 (as WCKU)
Former call signs
WCKU (1988–1994)
WLRO (1994–1995)
Call sign meaning
W LexingTOn
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID11673
ClassA
ERP4,600 watts
HAAT113.7 meters (373 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitehot1025.net

WLTO (102.5 FM HOT 102.5) is a commercial radio station licensed to Nicholasville, Kentucky and serving the Lexington radio market. It is owned by Cumulus Media and broadcasts a top 40 radio format. The radio studios and offices are inside Kincaid Towers in downtown Lexington, and its transmitter is just south of the Fayette/Jessamine county line on Brannon Road.[2]

The current line up on the station is "The Bert Show," based in Atlanta, in the morning. Jay Michaels hosts middays, Colin Matthews (Program Director) afternoons and the syndicated Elliot and Nina nights.

History

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WLTO originally signed on the air in 1988 as an urban contemporary outlet with the call sign WCKU (U102). By early 1994 the station flipped to classic rock as WLRO, only to later switch directions to oldies as WLTO.

In 2001, the station flipped to classic country as "US 102." The WLTO call letters remained on the station.

But that would all change in August 2004 when the station flipped to mainstream Top 40, later evolving into a Rhythmic Contemporary direction. As of 2017, although reported as having a rhythmic contemporary format, the station plays the majority of Top 40 hits, not played on most other rhythmic stations. It was the home to the Dallas-based "The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show" for Central Kentucky. On July 24, 2017, according to All Access.com, WLTO changed its Mediabase reporting panel from Rhythmic to Top 40.

Previous logos

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References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLTO". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WLTO
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