WCTT (AM)

WCTT (680 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Nostalgia format known as Great 68. Licensed to Corbin, Kentucky, United States. The station is currently owned by Encore Communications, Inc.[1]

For the FM radio station in Corbin, Kentucky, United States, see WCTT-FM.
WCTT
CityCorbin, Kentucky
Frequency680 kHz
BrandingGreat 68
SloganAll Memories
Programming
FormatAdult Standards
Ownership
OwnerEncore Communications, Inc
WCTT-FM
History
First air date
1947 (first license granted)
Technical information
Facility ID14361
ClassB
Power770 watts day
830 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
36°54′9″N 84°4′50″W
Translator(s)W287DL (105.3 MHz, Corbin)
Links
Websitewww.wctt.com

WCTT broadcasts on the frequency of 680 kHz. 680 AM is a United States clear-channel frequency.

History

Per the FCC history cards , the station was first licensed on 1400 kilohertz to the local newspaper, the Corbin Times-Tribune. The transmitter was located 0.7 miles south of the Corbin city limits on US-25 North. In 1951, the frequency was changed to the current 680 kHz.

In 1960, the license was transferred to Tri-County Broadcasting, and in 1980 to Crawford Enterprises, under the control of Mary Heath Robinson.

According to the FCC ownership reports from 1999 through 2019, the licensee (Encore Communications, Inc) is owned by Eubanks Electrical Supply on South Main Street, which is owned by Dallas and Peggy Eubanks, who are husband and wife. They also own WKDP (AM) and WKDP-FM, which are licensed in Corbin.

References
  1. "WCTT Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.


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