WNHT (FM)

WNHT

Broadcast area	Churubusco, Indiana/Fort Wayne, Indiana
Branding	Wild 96.3
Slogan	"Hip Hop and R&B"
Frequency	96.3 (MHz)
Format	Rhythmic Contemporary
ERP	6,700 Watts
Class	B1
Owner	Summit City Radio Group
Website	http://www.wild963.com/

WNHT (Wild 96.3) is an FM radio station licensed to Churubusco, Indiana but located in nearby Fort Wayne, Indiana. The station operates on the FM radio frequency of 96.3 MHz. WNHT plays a mix of both Urban hits and old school.

History

96.3 FM began operations as WKQM in April 1994, featuring an easy listening/adult standards music format. In September 1995, WKQM changed its format to modern rock and adopted the moniker "The Edge," with new calls WEJE. "The Edge" was consulted by noted rock radio consultant Fred Jacobs, but after Jacobs Media and WEJE parted ways in January 1998, WEJE rebranded as "Extreme 96.3."

In March of 2001, the "Extreme" format and WEJE calls moved to new sign-on 102.3 FM in Auburn, Indiana (now WGBJ), and on March 12, 2001, 96.3 debuted a new country music format as WWWD, originally tagged "Big Red Country" but then changed to "Red Hot Country" after Artistic Media Partners notified 96.3's then-owner, Frank Kovas, that the name "Big Red Country" was already service-marked for their station in Ellettsville.

On March 1, 2002, following Kovas' sale of his stations to Travis Broadcasting Corporation the previous December, "Red Hot Country" was blown up in favor of WHTD "Hits 96," a CHR/Pop station. On April 5, 2004, after stunting with "Wild Thing" by Tone Loc, 96.3 debuted its current Urban format and calls. The station was purchased by current owners Summit City Radio Group in July, 2004.

Programming

WNHT's current morning show team "The Wild Wake-up Show" with Sara & Shady, was started May 2008. Sara Lauer is the current midday host. Big Kess, who calls himself "The Voice of the City", is currently hosting the afternoon shift with "The Afternoon Kickback", where he takes calls on original bits such as "The Question Of The Day", and BJ Steele hosts the night show with "Wild & Sexy After Dark", which also includes slow jam music from 10 PM-Midnight.

WNHT is also known for its hip-hop DJs, which include "2009's midwest dj of the year nominee" DJ Wicked who resides in Las Vegas, DJ Special K, & Shady.

Shady Spencer, current program/music director for WNHT, replaced Mojo Wilson, former program director/afternoon host. Shady has been nominated as rhythmic radio medium/small market program director of the years 2008 and 2009, and Hip Hop Program Director of the Year winner for 2010.

Syndication

• MTV's TRL Hip Hop Countdown, Saturdays 10am-12pm
• Baka Boyz Hip hop Master Mix, Saturdays 7pm-10pm
• BET's 106 & Park, Sundays 10am-12pm
• Live in the Den w/ Big Tigger, Sundays 7pm-10pm

External links

• Wild 96.3's website
• Query the FCC's FM station database for WNHT
• Radio-Locator information on WNHT
• Query Arbitron's FM station database for WNHT