WQTM
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WYGM, known on-air as 740 The Game, is an AM
all sports station radio station
in Orlando, Florida
, United States
. It broadcasts at a medium-wave frequency of 740 kHz. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications
and operates out of Clear Channel's Orlando area offices in Maitland
. It broadcasts from a 50 kW transmitter in Clermont, Florida
.
In 2010, WYGM began simulcasting on WTKS
"Real Radio 104.1" as HD Radio
subchannel WTKS HD-3.
from 9am to Noon on weekdays, and airs Fox Sports Radio
programming when local programming is not otherwise on. It has also picked up The Dan Sileo
Show, which was on 540 WFLA during WQTM's brief move into the Hispanic music market. The station will remain the radio flagship of the UCF Knights
, as it was in its previous incarnations, and has picked up affiliation for the Jacksonville Jaguars
.
The station resumed airing The Jim Rome Show
, another show formerly on WQTM, in April 2009.
. In 1979, WKIS changed to news/talk. When the station became WWNZ ("Wins") on May 12, 1988, the change in call letters also meant a signal upgrade, from 5000 watts during the day and 1000 watts at night to 50,000 watts with a directional antenna all the time. Clive Thomas was the midday host, while Jim Philips was on in the afternoons.
station, "The Team", in January 1995. From 1995-2001, WQTM broadcasted on the 540 frequency previously used by WGTO. In January 2001, WQTM transitioned over to 740 AM by simulcasting on both frequencies for one month. Beginning in February, the transition was complete, and 540 AM became WFLF (NewsRadio 540 WFLA).
740 The Team was anchored by four local shows:
for the first time in at least 15 months.http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/local/orl-darling1006nov10,0,1533871.column?coll=orl-sports-headlines
On October 1, 2007, WQTM changed their morning lineup. It dropped Keep 'N Score, a one-hour show hosted by Orlando Sentinel
columnists which ran from May 2003 and FSR
's Out of Bounds in favor of the newly re-launched Dan Patrick
Show from 9 a.m. to noon.
In January 2008, further changes were made at 740 AM, and other Clear Channel-owned stations in the market. The station transitioned to Spanish-language format. Pat Campbell left 540 WFLA's morning show. Dan Sileo's morning show was put in its place at 540, and it was simulcast on WDAE as well. The Finish Line with Mike Tuck and The Shot Doctor also moved to 540 (taking its normal 6-9 p.m. timeslot). The The Jim Rome Show was picked up by rival station WHOO
, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
affiliation switched to RealRadio 104.1
.
WQTM received new call letters WYGM on February 11, 2009. 740 began stunting at 5 p.m., on Friday, February 13. As expected, the station went back to Sports Talk, this time branded as "740 The Game" on Monday, February 16 (the previous moniker "The Team" had been snagged during the sabbatical by WHOO). 740 The Game resumed affiliation with FSR
from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Rick Everett is the station's Program Director. He is also the PD for sister rock station WJRR
.
In May 2009, The Dan Sileo Show transitioned back from 540 WFLA and became the 6-9 a.m. morning anchor program on "740 The Game." The Finish Line, however, did not return. Initially, the Shot Doctor was fired by Clear Channel and Mike Tuck moved to WHOO
to re-unite with Jerry O'Neill.
However, the Shot Doctor returned in July to host a new afternoon show, The Sports Rx, from 3pm-6pm.
Eventually, Dan Sileo was dropped from Orlando to focus as a Tampa Bay show. He was eventually replaced by Mike Bianchi
at the 6-9am slot in 2011.
AM broadcasting
AM broadcasting is the process of radio broadcasting using amplitude modulation. AM was the first method of impressing sound on a radio signal and is still widely used today. Commercial and public AM broadcasting is carried out in the medium wave band world wide, and on long wave and short wave...
all sports station radio station
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...
in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It broadcasts at a medium-wave frequency of 740 kHz. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is an American media conglomerate company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1972 by Lowry Mays and Red McCombs, and was taken private by Bain Capital LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP in a leveraged buyout in 2008...
and operates out of Clear Channel's Orlando area offices in Maitland
Maitland, Florida
Maitland is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States, part of the Greater Metro Orlando area. The population was 12,019 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 14,172...
. It broadcasts from a 50 kW transmitter in Clermont, Florida
Clermont, Florida
Clermont is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States, west of Orlando. The population was 13,100 in 2008. The city is essentially residential in character and its economy is centered in retail trade, lodging, and food and beverage establishments, which are tourism oriented. The historic...
.
In 2010, WYGM began simulcasting on WTKS
WTKS-FM
WTKS-FM 104.1 is a FM radio station airing a talk radio format during the work week. The station is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast from Cocoa Beach, Florida , and serves mainly the Orlando and Central Florida areas.Most of the programs are designed to appeal to...
"Real Radio 104.1" as HD Radio
HD Radio
HD Radio, which originally stood for "Hybrid Digital", is the trademark for iBiquity's in-band on-channel digital radio technology used by AM and FM radio stations to transmit audio and data via a digital signal in conjunction with their analog signals...
subchannel WTKS HD-3.
Current programming
WYGM immediately picked up The Dan Patrick ShowThe Dan Patrick Show
The Dan Patrick Show is a syndicated sports talk show hosted by former ESPN personality Dan Patrick. It is currently produced by DirecTV Sports Group and is syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks. The three-hour program broadcasts live every day beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern/6 a.m. Pacific time on Fox...
from 9am to Noon on weekdays, and airs Fox Sports Radio
Fox Sports Radio
Fox Sports Radio, abbreviated FSR, is an international radio network consisting of sports talk programming. The network is a service of Premiere Networks...
programming when local programming is not otherwise on. It has also picked up The Dan Sileo
Dan Sileo
Dan Sileo is a sports radio personality. Sileo started his sports career at Stamford Catholic High School in Stamford,Connecticut...
Show, which was on 540 WFLA during WQTM's brief move into the Hispanic music market. The station will remain the radio flagship of the UCF Knights
UCF Knights
The UCF Knights are the athletics teams of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. All of UCF's varsity sports teams are known as the Knights, with the women's teams sometimes referred to as the "Lady Knights." The Knights, which includes the university's 16 varsity sports teams,...
, as it was in its previous incarnations, and has picked up affiliation for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
The station resumed airing The Jim Rome Show
The Jim Rome Show
The Jim Rome Show is a sports radio talk show hosted by Jim Rome. It airs live for three hours each weekday from 9 a.m. to noon Pacific. The show is produced in Los Angeles, California, syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, and can be heard on more than 200 affiliate radio stations in the U.S...
, another show formerly on WQTM, in April 2009.
WWNZ
WORZ signed on February 8, 1947 at 740 AM. In the 1960s as WKIS, the station played adult contemporary musicAdult contemporary music
Adult contemporary music is a broad style of popular music that ranges from lush 1950s and 1960s vocal music to predominantly ballad-heavy music with varying degrees of rock influence, as well as a radio format that plays such music....
. In 1979, WKIS changed to news/talk. When the station became WWNZ ("Wins") on May 12, 1988, the change in call letters also meant a signal upgrade, from 5000 watts during the day and 1000 watts at night to 50,000 watts with a directional antenna all the time. Clive Thomas was the midday host, while Jim Philips was on in the afternoons.
WQTM
WQTM debuted as a sports talk radioTalk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
station, "The Team", in January 1995. From 1995-2001, WQTM broadcasted on the 540 frequency previously used by WGTO. In January 2001, WQTM transitioned over to 740 AM by simulcasting on both frequencies for one month. Beginning in February, the transition was complete, and 540 AM became WFLF (NewsRadio 540 WFLA).
740 The Team was anchored by four local shows:
- The Dan SileoDan SileoDan Sileo is a sports radio personality. Sileo started his sports career at Stamford Catholic High School in Stamford,Connecticut...
Show from 6-9 a.m.- From 1995-2000, Jerry & Shot Doctor hosted the morning show from 6-9 with "Mandy."
- From 2000-2002, Pat Clarke and Charles DavisCharles Davis (football player)Charles Davis is a former football player for the University of Tennessee.Davis was an All-SEC defensive back for the Tennessee Volunteers. He earned a master's degree in history while a student at Tennessee.-Biography:...
hosted the morning program.
- Keep 'N Score from 9-10 a.m. hosted by Orlando SentinelOrlando SentinelThe Orlando Sentinel is the primary newspaper of the Orlando, Florida region. It was founded in 1876. The Sentinel is owned by Tribune Company and is overseen by the Chicago Tribune. As of 2005, the Sentinel’s president and publisher was Kathleen Waltz; she announced her resignation in February 2008...
columnists - Coach and Company from 3-6 p.m. hosted by Marc Daniels, the voice of UCF KnightsUCF KnightsThe UCF Knights are the athletics teams of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. All of UCF's varsity sports teams are known as the Knights, with the women's teams sometimes referred to as the "Lady Knights." The Knights, which includes the university's 16 varsity sports teams,...
radio broadcasts, and accompanied by then-Florida GatorsFlorida GatorsThe Florida Gators are the intercollegiate sports teams that represent the University of Florida located in Gainesville, Florida. The "Lady Gators" is an alternative nickname sometimes used by the Gators women's teams...
reporter "Stunning" Steve Egan. "The Freak" Mark Lloyd was also part of the show through 2001, after which he left and joined the WWE announcing staff. - The Finish Line from 6-9 p.m. hosted by Knights sideline reporter Jerry O'Neill along with "The Shot Doctor" and Mike Tuck (often pre-empted by live sports).
- 740 The Team was also the Orlando affiliate of The Jim Rome ShowThe Jim Rome ShowThe Jim Rome Show is a sports radio talk show hosted by Jim Rome. It airs live for three hours each weekday from 9 a.m. to noon Pacific. The show is produced in Los Angeles, California, syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, and can be heard on more than 200 affiliate radio stations in the U.S...
and Fox Sports RadioFox Sports RadioFox Sports Radio, abbreviated FSR, is an international radio network consisting of sports talk programming. The network is a service of Premiere Networks...
.
Format changes
On October 12, 2006 Clear Channel announced the dismissal of twelve-year program director, and show host Marc Daniels. The move was made as part of budget cuts. Steve Egan was also dismissed.http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/local/orl-wqtm1306oct13,0,2700777.story?track=mostemailedlink Speculation in an Orlando Sentinel article suggest the station possibly could have a format change. On November 10, 2006, it was announced that WQTM's summer 2006 ratings fell to an average of 0.6 (84,000 listeners), falling behind competitor ESPN 1080 WHOOWHOO
WHOO is the callsign for ESPN Radio 1080 the Team, an AM sports radio station in Orlando, Florida, United States. It broadcasts at a medium-wave frequency of 1080 kHz. It is owned by Genesis Communications...
for the first time in at least 15 months.http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/local/orl-darling1006nov10,0,1533871.column?coll=orl-sports-headlines
On October 1, 2007, WQTM changed their morning lineup. It dropped Keep 'N Score, a one-hour show hosted by Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
The Orlando Sentinel is the primary newspaper of the Orlando, Florida region. It was founded in 1876. The Sentinel is owned by Tribune Company and is overseen by the Chicago Tribune. As of 2005, the Sentinel’s president and publisher was Kathleen Waltz; she announced her resignation in February 2008...
columnists which ran from May 2003 and FSR
Fox Sports Radio
Fox Sports Radio, abbreviated FSR, is an international radio network consisting of sports talk programming. The network is a service of Premiere Networks...
's Out of Bounds in favor of the newly re-launched Dan Patrick
Dan Patrick
Daniel Patrick Pugh , professionally known as Dan Patrick, is an American sportscaster, radio personality, and actor from Mason, Ohio...
Show from 9 a.m. to noon.
In January 2008, further changes were made at 740 AM, and other Clear Channel-owned stations in the market. The station transitioned to Spanish-language format. Pat Campbell left 540 WFLA's morning show. Dan Sileo's morning show was put in its place at 540, and it was simulcast on WDAE as well. The Finish Line with Mike Tuck and The Shot Doctor also moved to 540 (taking its normal 6-9 p.m. timeslot). The The Jim Rome Show was picked up by rival station WHOO
WHOO
WHOO is the callsign for ESPN Radio 1080 the Team, an AM sports radio station in Orlando, Florida, United States. It broadcasts at a medium-wave frequency of 1080 kHz. It is owned by Genesis Communications...
, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
affiliation switched to RealRadio 104.1
WTKS-FM
WTKS-FM 104.1 is a FM radio station airing a talk radio format during the work week. The station is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast from Cocoa Beach, Florida , and serves mainly the Orlando and Central Florida areas.Most of the programs are designed to appeal to...
.
Transition back to sports radio
After many rumors, Clear Channel Orlando announced on January 23, 2009 that the Sports talk format would return in February 2009.WQTM received new call letters WYGM on February 11, 2009. 740 began stunting at 5 p.m., on Friday, February 13. As expected, the station went back to Sports Talk, this time branded as "740 The Game" on Monday, February 16 (the previous moniker "The Team" had been snagged during the sabbatical by WHOO). 740 The Game resumed affiliation with FSR
Fox Sports Radio
Fox Sports Radio, abbreviated FSR, is an international radio network consisting of sports talk programming. The network is a service of Premiere Networks...
from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Rick Everett is the station's Program Director. He is also the PD for sister rock station WJRR
WJRR
WJRR — branded 101one — is a commercial radio station located in Maitland, Florida broadcasting to the Orlando, Florida area. The station mainly airs an Active Rock playlist....
.
In May 2009, The Dan Sileo Show transitioned back from 540 WFLA and became the 6-9 a.m. morning anchor program on "740 The Game." The Finish Line, however, did not return. Initially, the Shot Doctor was fired by Clear Channel and Mike Tuck moved to WHOO
WHOO
WHOO is the callsign for ESPN Radio 1080 the Team, an AM sports radio station in Orlando, Florida, United States. It broadcasts at a medium-wave frequency of 1080 kHz. It is owned by Genesis Communications...
to re-unite with Jerry O'Neill.
However, the Shot Doctor returned in July to host a new afternoon show, The Sports Rx, from 3pm-6pm.
Eventually, Dan Sileo was dropped from Orlando to focus as a Tampa Bay show. He was eventually replaced by Mike Bianchi
Michael A. Bianchi
Michael A. Bianchi is an American journalist who reports for the Orlando Sentinel. He has been reporting for the Orlando Sentinel as a columnist since 2001...
at the 6-9am slot in 2011.