WTLT
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WTLT is a commercial radio station
licensed to Sanibel, Florida
, broadcasting to the Naples
/ Fort Myers
area on 93.7 FM
. WTLT airs a adult contemporary music format branded as "Lite 93.7".
format with callsign WPRW, and the moniker "Power 93.5", reminiscent of WPBT
"Power 89.5", a simulcast of now-defunct 91.5, "The Spark"
.
In 2000, WTLT's frequency changed from 93.5 to 93.7 FM, which allowed an increase in its coverage area. In 2009, WTLT moved its transmitter closer to Fort Myers
, in order to more effectively cover Lee County
, and the northern part of the market.
WTLT is owned by Meridian Broadcasting along with WARO
, and WFSX-FM. WTLT also shares facilities with WINK-FM
, WINK-AM
, and WTLQ-FM on Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers.
affiliate of the nationally syndicated "Delilah
" show. WTLT also features the syndicated "Bob & Sheri" show between 5:30 and 9:00 weekday mornings.
Traditionally, each November
WTLT switches to an All-Holiday format, playing Christmas Music
exclusively until Christmas Day
.
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...
licensed to Sanibel, Florida
Sanibel, Florida
Sanibel is a city in Lee County, Florida, United States, on Sanibel Island. The population was 6,064 at the 2000 census, with an estimated 2006 population of 6,066. It is part of the Cape Coral–Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, broadcasting to the Naples
Naples, Florida
Naples is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States. As of July 1, 2007, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 21,653. Naples is a principal city of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated total population of 315,839 on July 1, 2007...
/ Fort Myers
Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers is the county seat and commercial center of Lee County, Florida, United States. Its population was 62,298 in the 2010 census, a 29.23 percent increase over the 2000 figure....
area on 93.7 FM
FM broadcasting
FM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...
. WTLT airs a adult contemporary music format branded as "Lite 93.7".
History & Ownership
WTLT was originally a local signal licensed to Naples, and located at 93.5 on the FM band. The station featured at one time a Dance RadioDance radio
Dance radio is a format that consists of current and recent dance/electronic music.While the format is popular in Europe and Asia, it has yet to make an impact in North America, although there are several Top 40 and Rhythmic radio stations which include current Dance product in their playlists...
format with callsign WPRW, and the moniker "Power 93.5", reminiscent of WPBT
WSRX
WSRX is a radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format.Licensed to Naples, Florida, USA, the station is currently owned by First Assembly Ministries.- Former Usage of Call Letters :...
"Power 89.5", a simulcast of now-defunct 91.5, "The Spark"
WJYO
WJYO is a radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format. Licensed to Fort Myers, Florida, USA, the station is currently owned by Airwaves For Jesus, Inc....
.
In 2000, WTLT's frequency changed from 93.5 to 93.7 FM, which allowed an increase in its coverage area. In 2009, WTLT moved its transmitter closer to Fort Myers
Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers is the county seat and commercial center of Lee County, Florida, United States. Its population was 62,298 in the 2010 census, a 29.23 percent increase over the 2000 figure....
, in order to more effectively cover Lee County
Lee County, Florida
Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. Located in southwest Florida, the principal cities in the county are Fort Myers and Cape Coral...
, and the northern part of the market.
WTLT is owned by Meridian Broadcasting along with WARO
WARO
WARO is a commercial radio station located in Fort Myers, Florida, broadcasting to the southwest Florida area on 94.5 FM. WARO airs a classic rock music format branded as "94.5 The Arrow".-External links:*...
, and WFSX-FM. WTLT also shares facilities with WINK-FM
WINK-FM
WINK-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Hot Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Fort Myers, Florida, USA, the station is owned by the Fort Myers Broadcasting Company . WINK-FM has studios located on Palm Beach Boulevard WINK-FM (96.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Hot Adult...
, WINK-AM
WINK (AM)
WFSX is a News/Talk radio station Licensed to Fort Myers, Florida, USA. The station is owned by Meridian Broadcasting.- History :In recent years, the 1240khz frequency was known as WINK...
, and WTLQ-FM on Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers.
Programming
WTLT is the Southwest FloridaSouthwest Florida
Southwest Florida is a region of Florida , United States located along its gulf coast, south of the Tampa Bay area, west of Lake Okeechobee and mostly north of the Everglades...
affiliate of the nationally syndicated "Delilah
Delilah Rene
Delilah Rene Luke , almost always known mononymously as Delilah, is an American radio personality, author, and songwriter, best known as the host of a nationally syndicated nightly U.S...
" show. WTLT also features the syndicated "Bob & Sheri" show between 5:30 and 9:00 weekday mornings.
Traditionally, each November
November
November is the 11th month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of four months with the length of 30 days. November was the ninth month of the ancient Roman calendar...
WTLT switches to an All-Holiday format, playing Christmas Music
Christmas music
Christmas music comprises a variety of genres of music normally performed or heard around the Christmas season, which tends to begin in the months leading up the actual holiday and end in the weeks shortly thereafter.-Early:...
exclusively until Christmas Day
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
.