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| Broadcast area | Lexington-Fayette |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1150kHz |
| Branding | 1150 am & 106.9 fm WMST |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult standards;soft AC |
| Affiliations |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | Gateway Radio Works, Inc. |
| WKYN,WWKY,WKCA,WIVY | |
| History | |
First air date | October 17, 1957 (1957-10-17) |
Call sign meaning | Mount Sterling |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Class | D |
| Power | |
| Translator | 106.9 W295BD (Mount Sterling) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wmstradio.com |
WMST (1150AM / 106.9FM) is aradio station serving theLexington-Fayette metropolitan area with anadult standards/soft AC format fed fromWestwood One'sAdult Standards satellite feed and is under ownership of Gateway Radio Works, Inc.
1150 AM is aRegional broadcast frequency.
Other programming includesnewscasts, fromCBS News Radio and theKentucky News Network, livetalk (some are local) andreligious programs, including the nationwide syndicated show, "The Sunday Morning Wake-up with Chris" from August 2003 until December 2008 and was produced in the studios of WMST. Local air talent, Chris Conkright, also won the Edward R. Murrow Award for WMST in 2009 for "Best Newscast" in Small Market Radio for his entry, "Gateway Regional News at Five."
On a clear day, WMST can be heard as far west asLouisville, Kentucky, as far east asMorehead, Kentucky, as far north asFlorence, Kentucky, and as far south asMonticello, Kentucky The most popular item on the current programming line-up includes the locally produced show, "Mornings on Main" which can be heard weekday mornings from 8:20am until 10:30am. WMST airs five major newscasts ("Gateway Regional News") every weekday (6:00am, 7:00am, 8:00am, 12:00pm, 5:00pm).
In addition to the main station, WMST-AM is relayed by an additional stereo translator to widen its broadcast area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W295BD | 106.9 FM | Mount Sterling, Kentucky | 153992 | 250 | D | LMS |
38°02′41″N83°54′05″W / 38.04472°N 83.90139°W /38.04472; -83.90139
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