WYOT
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| Broadcast area | North Central Illinois |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 102.3 MHz |
| Branding | 102.3 The Coyote |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Affiliations | Nights with Elaina, Blair Garner Show, American Country Countdown, The Big Time Saturday Night, The Sandy Show, Country Top 30 with Bobby Bones, CT40 with Fitz, Country Gold with Terri Clark, With Elaina |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Rochelle Broadcasting Company |
| WRHL | |
| History | |
First air date | October 5, 1973[1] |
Former call signs | WRHL-FM (1973[2]-2015)[3] |
Call sign meaning | Coyote |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 57269 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 56 meters (184 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | 1023thecoyote.com |
WYOT ( 102.3 FM, "102.3 The Coyote") is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Rochelle, Illinois, the station serves the Rochelle and DeKalb areas. The station is owned by Rochelle Broadcasting Company.
Programming
The Coyote programming includes Kris Wexell with Chuck O'Brien and Jeff Leon weekday mornings, Susan Tyler weekday afternoons, as well as nationally syndicated shows such as The Sandy Show, The Big Time Saturday Night, American Country Countdown, Nights with Elaina and Blair Garner.[4][5]
History
The station began broadcasting on October 5, 1973, holding the call sign WRHL-FM, and was a sister station to WRHL 1060.[1][2] The station initially simulcast the country music programming of WRHL 1060.[6] In 1994, the station's format was changed to adult contemporary, and the station was branded "The Hub".[6][7] In 2006, the station's format was changed to adult hits, and the station was branded "102.3 Sam-FM".[6][8] The station aired programming from Dial Global's S.A.M.: Simply About Music, along with local programming.[9][10]
The Coyote
In December 2012, the station's format was changed to country music, and the station was branded "102.3 The Coyote".[8] In 2015, the station's call sign was changed to WYOT.[3] 102.3 The Coyote was named "Small Business of the Year" by the Rochelle Chamber of Commerce in 2014.[11] In May 2014, Kris Wexell was recognized by the 98th General Assembly of Illinois for his work with The Coyote.[12] The Coyote was also named the Illinois National Guard's Small Market Station of the Year for 2014.[13] In 2016, 2017, and 2018, Kris Wexell was named by the Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA), Illinois Radio Personality of the Year for small market, also placing 2nd for Best Morning Show in 2014 and 1st place in 2019.[12] 102.3 The Coyote also is a reporter for the Music Row Country Breakout™ Chart.
References
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1998, Broadcasting & Cable, 1998. p. D-142. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ a b History Cards for WYOT, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ a b Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ On Air Weekends, 102.3 The Coyote. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ On Air Weekdays, 102.3 The Coyote. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ a b c Leon, Jeff. "WRHL-FM celebrates 40 years today", WRHL. October 5, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ "WRHL AM". WRHL. Archived from the original on August 11, 2003. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ a b Venta, Lance. "A Coyote Is Loose In Northern Illinois", RadioInsight. December 30, 2012.
- ^ "Program Schedule". WRHL 102.3 FM SAM. Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ "Something About... Morning Show on SAM". WRHL 102.3 FM SAM. Archived from the original on June 24, 2008. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ "Annual Chamber Dinner Award Winners", In Vironments, Volume 6, Issue 4, June–July 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ a b The Coyote Morning Show with Kris Wexell, 102.3 The Coyote. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ "Illinois National Guard recognizes media stations", Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office. June 20, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
External links
- WYOT's website
- Facility details for Facility ID WYOT ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database