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The station went on the air as WGTR on January 19, 1993 with its [[country music]] format.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=3118&Callsign=WGTR |title=WGTR Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref> |
The station went on the air as WGTR on January 19, 1993 with its [[country music]] format.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=3118&Callsign=WGTR |title=WGTR Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref> |
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At the 1999 [[Gavin Report|Gavin Seminar]], music director and morning co-host Holli Heart won small-market country music director of the year. WGTR was also nominated for small-market station of the year.<ref>Toby Eddings, "Holli Heart wins national award," ''The Sun News'', Mar. 14, 1999.</ref> Heart left the station later in the year |
At the 1999 [[Gavin Report|Gavin Seminar]], music director and morning co-host Holli Heart won small-market country music director of the year. WGTR was also nominated for small-market station of the year.<ref>Toby Eddings, "Holli Heart wins national award," ''The Sun News'', Mar. 14, 1999.</ref> Heart left the station later in the year for an acting career<ref>Toby Eddings, "WDAI returns to top of radio ratings," ''The Sun News'', Aug. 22, 1999.</ref> but showed up on competitor [[WLFF|WYAK-FM]] early in 2000.<ref>Toby Eddings, "Holli Heart replaces Tab Allen at WYAK," ''The Sun News'', Jan. 16, 2000.</ref> |
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In a deal announced in February 1997, Root Communications Ltd. announced plans to buy eight radio stations owned by [[Florence, South Carolina]]-based Atlantic Broadcasting, including WGTR.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/keyword/cheraw/featured/4 |title= |
In a deal announced in February 1997, Root Communications Ltd. announced plans to buy eight radio stations owned by [[Florence, South Carolina]]-based Atlantic Broadcasting, including WGTR.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/keyword/cheraw/featured/4 |title= |
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Revision as of 16:12, 1 November 2011
| Broadcast area | Myrtle Beach |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 107.9 MHz |
| Branding | Gator 107.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| Mix 97.7, 104.9 BOB-FM, Rock 107 | |
| History | |
First air date | January 19, 1993 |
Call sign meaning | W GaToR |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 3118 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 239 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 33°35′45.00″N 79°3′11.00″W / 33.5958333°N 79.0530556°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | gator1079.com |
WGTR is a country music radio station owned by the Qantum Communications Company licensed to Bucksport, South Carolina and serves the Myrtle Beach area. The Qantum of Myrtle Beach outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to broadcast at 107.9 MHz with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50 kW. The station goes by the name The Gator and its current slogan is "#1 For New Country, Gator 107.9".
On-air staff
- Tige and Daniel; 5:30-10am hosted by Tige Rodgers and Daniel Baker
- Amber; 10am-3pm
- Johnny Walker 3pm-7pm
- Jeff Benton 7pm-12am
History
The station went on the air as WGTR on January 19, 1993 with its country music format.[1]
At the 1999 Gavin Seminar, music director and morning co-host Holli Heart won small-market country music director of the year. WGTR was also nominated for small-market station of the year.[2] Heart left the station later in the year for an acting career[3] but showed up on competitor WYAK-FM early in 2000.[4]
In a deal announced in February 1997, Root Communications Ltd. announced plans to buy eight radio stations owned by Florence, South Carolina-based Atlantic Broadcasting, including WGTR.[5] Qantum Communications Inc. purchased Myrtle Beach's Root Communications Group LP stations in 2003.[6]
References
- ^ "WGTR Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Toby Eddings, "Holli Heart wins national award," The Sun News, Mar. 14, 1999.
- ^ Toby Eddings, "WDAI returns to top of radio ratings," The Sun News, Aug. 22, 1999.
- ^ Toby Eddings, "Holli Heart replaces Tab Allen at WYAK," The Sun News, Jan. 16, 2000.
- ^ Hager-Van Dyke, Charlene (1997-02-20). "Root Communications Eyes 8 Radio Stations In Carolinas". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
- ^ "Changing Hands". Broadcasting & Cable. 2003-03-16. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
External links
- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID WGTR ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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