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| Broadcast area | Chicago metropolitan area |
| Frequency | 98.7 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 98.7 WFMT |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classical music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Window to the World Communications, Inc. |
| WTTW | |
| History | |
First air date | May 16, 1948 (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 ID | 10801 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 470 meters (1,540 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | |
| Website | www |
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.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WFMT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ WFMT.com/contact-us
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WFMT