WFNT

WFNT
Broadcast areaCentral Michigan
Frequency1470 kHz
Branding1470 WFNT
Programming
FormatSilent (was talk radio)
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
WCRZ, WQUS, WRCL, WWBN
History
First air date
1947; 77 years ago (1947)
Former call signs
  • WCLC (1947–1948)
  • WWOK (1948–1953)
  • WKMF (1953–1993)
Call sign meaning
Flint (IATA code for Bishop International Airport)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID20447
ClassB
Power
  • 5,000 watts (Daytime)
  • 1,000 watts (Nighttime)
Transmitter coordinates
42°58′22″N 83°38′24″W / 42.97278°N 83.64000°W / 42.97278; -83.64000
Links
Public license information
Websitewfnt.com

WFNT (1470 kHz) was a commercial AM radio station in Flint, Michigan. It was owned by Townsquare Media and until December 31, 2023, broadcast a talk radio format.[2] The studios and transmitter were on East Bristol Road in Burton.

By day, WFNT was powered at 5,000 watts. But at night, to avoid interfering with other stations on 1470 AM, it reduced power to 1,000 watts. WFNT used a directional antenna with a three-tower array. The transmitter was on FDP Drive near Bristol Road in Burton.[3]

Programming included mostly syndicated conservative talk shows during the day and sports talk overnight. Most hours began with an update from Fox News Radio. The station was also a partial affiliate of Fox Sports Radio.[4]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WFNT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Townsquare Media Takes Five Stations Silent, Surrenders Two AM Licenses. Inside Radio, January 10, 2024
  3. ^ "WFNT-AM 1470 kHz - Flint, MI". radio-locator.com.
  4. ^ "1470 WFNT". 1470 WFNT.