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| Broadcast area | Charlotte metropolitan area |
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| Frequency | 102.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 102.9 The Lake |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult hits |
| Subchannels | HD2: Pride Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WEND, WHQC, WKKT, WRFX, W254AZ | |
| History | |
First air date | January 20, 1959 |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | Lake 1O2 (The O stands for 0) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 68211 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 31,000 watts |
| HAAT | 468 meters (1,535 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live (via iHeartRadio) |
| Website | 1029thelake |
WLKO (102.9 FM, "The Lake") is a commercial radio station licensed to Hickory, North Carolina, and serving the Charlotte metropolitan area. It airs an adult hits radio format that leans toward classic hits. Songs range from A-Ha "Take On Me", Poison "Nothing But A Good Time" to No Doubt's "Don't Speak". They say they are the station that will "Play Anything". It also identifies itself as "The Carolina's Home For The Holidays", where they play Christmas music from November to December. Songs include "I'll Be Home For Christmas", "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" and "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" are mixed with newer Christmas songs like "Christmas Party For Two" from Brandy and "Please Santa Please" by the Pentatonix. It is owned by iHeartMedia, with studios in the up and coming South End of Charlotte.
WLKO is a Class C1 station, with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 31,000 watts. The transmitter is on Omega Lane, off North Carolina Highway 27 in Iron Station.[2] WLKO broadcasts in the HD Radio format.[3] On its HD2 subchannel, it carries Pride Radio, iHeart's LGBTQ contemporary and dance music service.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLKO". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WLKO-FM 102.9 MHz - Hickory, NC". radio-locator.com.
- ^ "Station Search Details".