WDLT-FM

Infobox Radio Station
name = WDLT-FM
city = Chickasaw, Alabama


area = Mobile metropolitan area
branding = "98.3 WDLT"
slogan = "Smooth Hits from the 70's, 80's, and Today"
airdate = Early 1970s
frequency = 98.3 (MHz)
format = Urban Adult Contemporary/Southern Blues
erp = 40,000 watts
class =
owner = Cumulus Media
website = http://www.983wdlt.com
callsign_meaning = aDuLT
sister_stations = WBLX-FM, WDLT (AM), WGOK, WYOK

WDLT-FM (98.3 FM) is an Urban Adult Contemporary formatted radio station licensed to Chickasaw, Alabama, and serving greater Mobile, Alabama. The station is owned by Cumulus Media.

History

In 1980, WDLT originated as WJQY ("Joy-FM"), a light music station. Initial license holder was the late broadcaster W.H.("Bill") Phillips, who opened the station on a tiny patch of land annexed to the city of Chickasaw that actually was located in of Mobile. Programmed by Detroit, Michigan radio legend Bob Martin, it suffered from a low 3,000 Watt signal. Even after beating crosstown rival, WLPR-FM, in its first ratings period, station ownership decided to switch to a new country music format and renamed the station "Q Country". This format faced tough local competition from market leader WKSJ-FM.

In 1984, WDLT-FM was sold to New Orleans, Louisiana, broadcaster, Ed Muniz. He retained the current call letters, but switched the format to light rock. The staff was replaced and Bob Martin moving to WKSJ-FM (as personality Kelly Martin) and later shifted to WKRG-FM|WMXC (as Robert Gauge) with a short return to WOMC-FM in Detroit, Michigan.

The station changed hands in 1992 and adopted an Urban Adult Contemporary/Jazz format. At the same time, a new transmitter boosted coverage. It is currently affiliated with the Cumulus Media Group.

Station management

* Operations Manager/Program Director - James Alexander
* Music Director - Cathe B

External links

* [http://www.983wdlt.com/ WDLT official website]
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