WFTZ
| Frequency | 101.5 MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Rooster 101.5 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot adult contemporary[1] |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1992 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 52436 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 5,700 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°23′51″N 86°08′39″W / 35.39750°N 86.14417°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | rooster1015.com |
WFTZ (101.5 FM "Rooster 101.5") is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to Manchester, Tennessee, United States, it serves Coffee County and surrounding counties. It first began broadcasting in 1992. The station is currently owned by Peter Bowman's Bowman Broadcasting, LLC.
History
WFTZ began operation in November 1992 as a 3,000 watt FM station with offices located in Manchester and a tower located between Manchester and Tullahoma.[2]
On December 5, 2016 WFTZ shifted their format from adult contemporary (branded as "Fantasy Radio") to hot adult contemporary, branded as "Rooster 101.5". A signal increase to 5,700 watts accompanied the format change – along with the programming and music selection being taken in-house.[3]
Programming
Rooster 101.5 offers a variety of local programming to its listeners.
It is currently the home of the ShelbyB in the Afternoons, Murphy, Sam and Jodi Mornings, Pop Crush Nights, and the Every Day Joe Show.
The Rooster 101.5 studio is currently located in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
References
- ^ House Media Kit (PDF). WFTZ Fantasy Radio. Retrieved on 2008-08-13.
- ^ About Us. WFTZ Fantasy Radio. Retrieved on 2008-08-13.
- ^ WFTZ Relaunches as Rooster 101.5 Radioinsight - December 5, 2016
External links
- Rooster 101.5's Website
- Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce's Website
- Facility details for Facility ID WFTZ ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database