- WKHT
Infobox Radio Station
name = WKHT
area = Knoxville
branding = "HOT 104.5"
slogan = "The Beat of Knoxville"
airdate =2003
frequency = 104.5 MHz HD Radio
format =Rhythmic Top 40
erp = 2,300watt s
class = A
owner =Journal Communications
website = [http://www.hot104.net HOT 104.5's homepage]
callsign_meaning = We're Knoxville's HoT104.5!WKHT (HOT 104.5) is a
Rhythmic Top 40 station based inKnoxville, Tennessee . TheJournal Communications outlet broadcasts at 104.5MHz with an ERP of 2.3kw.History
This station signed on as WQBB-FM, airing the same programming as
adult standards WQBB . Later the FM playedcountry music .Prior to its flip to
Rhythmic Top 40 in2003 , the station was a Classic Rock outlet. HOT 104.5 has enjoyed success. In less than two years on the air HOT 104.5 forced it's competitor WILD 98.7/WYIL to change formats. Currently HOT 104.5's only competitor is sister stationTop 40 Mainstream STAR 102.1-WWST.The playlist of WKHT primarily consists of R&B/hip-hop plus some Rhythmic Pop hits, thus it is considered to be a rhythmic Top 40 station by Billboard as opposed to mainstream R&B due to Knoxville not having a large African-American population. Its target audience is females 18-34.
HOT 104.5 built it's success by engaging listeners, executing creative and exciting promotions and staying on top of current events and trends.
On-Air Personality
Mid-day: T the Reflection Of PerfectionAfternoon: Darren StephensNights: Joey TackSaturday Nights: T the Reflection Of Perfection & DJ F-10
References
External links
* [http://www.hot1045.net Station website]
*fmq|WKHT
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