WQTM

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740 The Team
Broadcast area	Orlando, Florida
Branding	740 The Team
Slogan	Orlando's Sports Leader
First air date	January 1995
Frequency	740 KHZ
Format	Sports Radio
ERP	50,000W
Class	B
Owner	Clear Channel
Website	www.740theteam.com

WQTM is the callsign for 740 The Team, an AM sports radio station in Orlando, Florida, United States. It broadcasts at a medium-wave frequency of 740 kHz. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications and operates out of Clear Channel's Orlando area offices in Maitland. It broadcasts from a 50kW transmitter in Clermont, Florida.

WQTM debuted as a sports talk radio station in January 1995. From 1995-2001, WQTM broadcast on the frequency 540-AM. In January 2001, WQTM transitioned over to 740-AM by simulcasting on both frequencies for one month. Beginning in February, the transition was complete, and 540-AM became NewsRadio 540 WFLA.

On October 12, 2006 Clear Channel announced the dismissal of twelve-year program director, and show host Marc Daniels. The move was made as part of budget cuts. Steve Egan was also dismissed.[1] Speculation in an Orlando Sentinel article suggest the station possibly could have a format change. On November 10, 2006, it was announced that WQTM's summer 2006 ratings fell to an average of 0.6 (84,000 listeners), falling behind competitor ESPN 1080 WHOO for the first time in at least 15 months.[2]

Contents 1 Programming 1.1 Monday through Friday 1.2 Saturday 1.3 Sunday 2 Live Sports 3 External links

[edit] Programming

[edit] Monday through Friday

• Fox Sports Radio (midnight to 6 a.m.)
• The Dan Sileo Show (6 a.m. to 9 a.m.): Three-hour local show hosted by the former Miami Hurricanes and Buccaneers football player. It is produced by Simon, with sports updated by Tom Morgan. It is also simulcast on Tampa Bay area Clear Channel sports station 620 WDAE.
  • "Pewter Pulse" (Monday 8:30 a.m.): During the NFL season, Jim Flynn from the Pewter Report joins Sileo to discuss the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The report moves to Tuesday if the Buccaneers play on Monday Night Football.
  • "Hardwood 101" (Thursday 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.): Will Purdue joins Sileo to discuss the Magic and the NBA.
  • "Acid Flashback" (daily 6:50 a.m.): A daily trivia contest. Three sports clues are given and to win, callers must name the year they refer to.
• Keep 'N Score (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.): One-hour program hosted by Orlando Sentinel columnists "The Hitman" Lynn Hoppes, Jerry Greene, and Mike Bianchi. Ralph Irvin in the producer. Guest hosts include Irvin, Tim Stephens, and other Sentinel writers. Topics include national and local sports news and issues. Each day of the program has a special unique segment. The segments include:
  • "Pinhead of the Week" (Monday): The cast votes on the most dubious/embarrassing story for the previous week that was in sports.
  • "Dead or Alive" (Monday): The cast discuss if selected current topics are seemingly possible or no longer possible in the sports world.
  • "Face-Off" (Wednesday): Greene and Bianchi takes sides to debate a popular topic for the week.
  • "If Mike Bianchi was King" (Thursday): Bianchi explains the way things ought to be if he "were king of the forest."
  • "Nostradumbass" (Friday): Greene's weekly sports prognostication.
  • "The Name Game" (Semi-daily): The cast runs through a quick list of people in the news for the day.
  • "Rant and Rave" (Semi-daily): The cast highlights a few topics of the day, praising some, denouncing others.
  • "Q-Five" (Selected days): The cast devotes a whole segment to an interview with a prominent sports personality.
• Out of Bounds: (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) The second and third hours of the nationally-syndicated Fox Sports Radio program hosted by Craig Shemon and James Washington.
• Massey Cadillac Magic Insider: (Friday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Chris Lewis, Richie Adubato, and Orlando Sentinel staff writer Tim Povtak discuss the Magic and the NBA.
• The Jim Rome Show: (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.) Nationally-syndicated radio talk program hosted by Jim Rome, geared around sports.
• The Finish Line: (3 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Hosted by Jerry O'Neill and The Shot Doctor. It is produced by Mike Tuck, who also does the sports updates. On Monday nights during the football season, the program is broadcast on location at a local restaurant. In October 2006, The Finish Line moved from its previous slot (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and replaced Coach and Co. as the station's flagship program.
  • Football Monday: During the football season, Monday's program focuses on the previous weekend's college and NFL football results.
  • Roundball Roundup: (Tuesdays) During the basketball season, Matt Guokas joins the cast for a one-hour basketball discussion.
  • Countdown to Bowl Time: (Tuesday) During the college football season, Charles Davis joins the cast for a one-hour college football/bowls discussion.
  • The Baseball Hour: (Thursday) During the baseball season, former MLB pitcher Frank Viola joins the cast for a one-hour baseball discussion.
  • Beyond the Baseline: (Wednesday 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Orlando Magic general manger Otis Smith joins the cast.
  • Dan Healy's Fantasy Tips: (Thursday) During the football season, Dan Healy joins the cast for a half hour fantasy football discussion.
  • The Open Mic: (Thursday or Friday 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.) A roundtable discussion program involving all 740 The Team on-air personalities.
  • Football Friday: During the football season, Friday's program focuses on college and NFL football.
• Between the Ropes: (Wednesday 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.) A weekly discussion of pro wrestling and mixed martial arts hosted by Brian Fritz, Dickerman, and Vito DeNucci.
• Knights Roundtable: (Thursday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.) During the football season, Marc Daniels and UCF Golden Knights head coach George O'Leary discuss UCF football.
• Beef O Brady's Prep Postgame Show: (Friday 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) A weekly wrap-up of Orlando-area high school football, hosted by Brian Fritz, Mike Tuck, and Augie Shalcam.
• When not broadcasting alternate programming or live sports, the station carries Fox Sports Radio programming from 7 p.m. to midnight.

[edit] Saturday

• Fox Sports Radio (midnight to 6 a.m.)
• Building One World with host Jeff Kendall (6 am to 7 am)
• RV Time with RV Joey and Rockin Rodney (7 am to 8 am)
• The Boatwrench Radio Show (8 am to 9am): Central Florida boating
• Car Time with Jay Zembower (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.): Car care discussion.
• Free Play (11 am to 12 pm): College football discussion.
• When not broadcasting live sports, the station carries Fox Sports Radio programming from noon to midnight.

[edit] Sunday

• Fox Sports Radio (midnight to 6 a.m.)
• The Orlando Forecaddies..."Off the Grass": (7-8 a.m.) A weekly Orlando golf discussion.
• Cycle Rider Radio Network: (8-9:30 a.m.) Motorcycle talk with "Biker Babe" Michelle, "The Big Guy" (Marty Franics) and others. The show debuted in September 2001.
• Racing Radio: (9:30-11 a.m.)Hosted by Glen Dehmer and Elvis Gorbachev, it highlights NASCAR and other auto racing.
• Vegas Scores and Odds Show: (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Nationally syndicated program previewing weekend sports.
• When not broadcasting live sports, the station carries Fox Sports Radio programming from noon to midnight.

[edit] Live Sports

740 The Team is the Orlando affiliate of Fox Sports Radio. It is an affiliate of the ISP Sports radio network for the University of Central Florida football, basketball, and Baseball teams. It is also affiliate of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Radio Network and Orlando Predators. WQMT airs live NFL games syndicated by Westwood One, including Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, playoffs, and the Super Bowl. WQTM also carries selected college football games covered by Sports USA Radio network

[edit] External links

• 740 The Team Official Website

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