WHTK (AM)

WHTK
Broadcast areaRochester metropolitan area
Frequency1280 kHz
BrandingFox Sports 1280 Rochester
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatSports radio
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
WAIO, WDVI, WHAM, WKGS, WNBL, WVOR
History
First air date
1947; 77 years ago (1947)
Former call signs
  • WVET (1947–1961)
  • WROC (1961–1979)
  • WPXN (1979–1984)
  • WPXY (1984–1991)
  • WKQG (1991–1992)
  • WPXY (1992–1993)
Call sign meaning
Hot Talk (former format)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID37549
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
43°5′54.00″N 77°35′1.00″W / 43.0983333°N 77.5836111°W / 43.0983333; -77.5836111
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitefoxsports1280.iheart.com

WHTK (1280 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting a sports radio format. Licensed to Rochester, New York, and serving the Rochester area. The station is owned by iHeartMedia. Its studios are located at the Five Star Bank Plaza building in downtown Rochester while its transmitter located in Brighton. It features programming from Fox Sports Radio. WHTK carries the New York Jets, Rochester Red Wings, and RIT Tigers Men's Ice Hockey among other local and national sports. The station's weekday lineup includes The Dan Patrick Show, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, and The Doug Gottlieb Show.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WHTK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.