WLKR (AM)

WLKR
Broadcast areaSandusky/Port Clinton
Lake Erie Islands
Frequency1510 kHz
Branding92.9 WLKR Classic
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsWestwood One
AP News
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
  • Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Co.
  • (Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Co.)
History
First air date
March 18, 1968; 56 years ago (1968-03-18)
Former call signs
WLKR (1968–91)
WVAC (1991–2003)
Call sign meaning
co-founder Ed Walker
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID21487
ClassD
Power500 watts day
Transmitter coordinates
41°16′49″N 82°39′26″W / 41.28028°N 82.65722°W / 41.28028; -82.65722
Translator(s)92.9 W225DG (Norwalk)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewlkrclassic.com

WLKR (1510 kHz) – branded 92.9 WLKR Classic – is a commercial daytime-only classic hits AM radio station licensed to serve Norwalk, Ohio, covering the Norwalk/Sandusky/Port Clinton market (collectively referred to as Vacationland and/or the Firelands), including Erie and Huron counties. Owned by Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Co., the WLKR studios are located in Milan, while the station transmitter resides near the intersection of Huber Road and Lamereaux Road just outside of Norwalk. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WLKR simulcasts over low-power analog Norwalk translator W225DG (92.9 FM), and is also available online.

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