WNHT (FM)

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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 and serving the nearby Fort Wayne, Indiana area. The station operates on the FM radio frequency of 96.3 MHz.

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 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 for a day, 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 Big Kess Show" with Big Kess & Sara, started in 2013. Janay is the current midday host. Shady, also the Program Director, is currently hosting the afternoon shift. Alibi does the night show from 6 to 9. Radio veteran BJ Steele hosts "Wild & Sexy After Dark", 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, "2011's midwest dj of the year winner" DJ Special K, & "2010 Radio Excellence Award winner" 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 Nielsen Audio's FM station database for WNHT

v t e Radio stations in the Fort Wayne, Indiana market

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v t e Rhythmic Contemporary Radio Stations in the state of Indiana

By frequency	96.3 96.3 106.3

By callsign	WHHH WHPP WNHT

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See also adult contemporary classic hits college country news/talk NPR oldies religious rock sports top 40 urban other radio stations in Indiana See also Contemporary Hit Radio Rhythmic KISS-FM MOVin Radio Disney

Coordinates: 41°06′13″N 85°10′44″W / 41.1037°N 85.1789°W / 41.1037; -85.1789

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