WYKS

Infobox Radio Station


name = WYKS
frequency = 105.3 (MHz)
city = Gainesville, Florida
area = Gainesville-Ocala, Florida
airdate = 1970 (on 105.5 FM)
format = Top 40
owner = Albert J. Gillen
erp = 3,000 watts
branding = Kiss 105.3
slogan = Your Gator Party Station
class = A
website = [http://www.kiss1053.com www.kiss1053.com]

WYKS (Kiss 105.3) is a commercial radio stations operating in Gainesville, Florida, broadcasting to the Gainesville-Ocala, Florida area on 105.3 FM. The station's format is Contemporary Hit Radio and Top 40 music, and the station has broadcast with this format and call sign since 1981.

History

The station began broadcasting in 1970 on 105.5 FM as WGVL, beginning as a country station but soon switching to album oriented rock. As an AOR station, WGVL was one of the most popular radio stations in Gainesville during the 1970s, often beating AM Top 40 stations WRUF and WGGG in its target male demographics.

After WRUF-FM abruptly switched from beautiful music to AOR as "Rock 104" in 1981, WGVL's management decided to take a new tack. On Christmas Day 1981, WYKS "Kiss 105" was born with a CHR format, signing on with Bob and Doug McKenzie's version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Kiss 105.3 has remained one of the most popular radio stations in the market since. The frequency changed from 105.5 to 105.3 in 1995, and although the station's power remained 3,000 watts, there was a slight increase in tower height, which improved the station's coverage area.

The Perimeter

"From The Outside Looking In" - [http://www.myspace.com/theperimeteronkiss1053fm The Perimeter on Kiss 105.3] is a Gainesville, Florida ritual, bringing the best of the Underground to the airwaves and the internet each and every Sunday night at 8pm EST. A veritable overnight success, The Perimeter has remained the top rated weekend radio broadcast in the region since its inception.

From Drum & Bass to House, Breakbeats to Hip-Hop, the show is an anomaly, finding its home on Gainesville's biggest Pop/Top 40 station. But it is a testament to the staying power of cutting edge Electronica in all of its forms. With perennial favorites Dave Fox (The Voice) at the helm, and resident deejay Comic running logistics, the show is on course to increase its audience in the upcoming months.

With an alumni list that reads like the 'Who's Who' of the Southeast EDM scene, and new up-and-comers crawling out of the woodwork almost daily, the show is never at a loss for quality talent and mind-altering music! As of June 2007, guest DJ's are DJ Mo, Flaco, Ghost, Stylist, Fawda Bass, and many others.

References

External links

* [http://www.kiss1053.com Official Website]
*fmq|WYKS
* [http://www.cflradio.net/105.3_WYKS_FM.htm WGVL/WYKS-FM history]
* [http://www.myspace.com/theperimeteronkiss1053fm The Perimeter on Kiss 105.3]