WFMT

WFMT
Broadcast areaChicago metropolitan area
Frequency98.7 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding98.7 WFMT
Programming
FormatClassical music
Ownership
OwnerWindow to the World Communications, Inc.
WTTW
History
First air date
May 16, 1948; 76 years ago (1948-05-16) (as WOAK at 98.3)
Former call signs
WOAK (1948–1951)
Former frequencies
98.3 MHz (1948–1950)
105.9 MHz (1950–1954)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID10801
ClassB
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT470 meters (1,540 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast
Websitewww.wfmt.com

WFMT (98.7 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station in Chicago, Illinois, featuring a classical music radio format. It is managed by Window to the World Communications, Inc., owner of WTTW, Chicago's Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member station. WFMT seeks donations on the air and on its website. The studios and offices are on North Saint Louis Avenue in Chicago.[2]

WFMT has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 6,000 watts. The transmitter is atop the Willis Tower in Downtown Chicago.[3] It broadcasts using HD Radio technology.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WFMT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ WFMT.com/contact-us
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WFMT