WTTS
WTTS is an FM radio station serving Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana, in the United States, licensed to Trafalgar, Indiana, and broadcasting at 92.3 FM. The station's format is classified as adult album alternative or "triple A". WTTS uses the slogan "World Class Rock" to describe its music mix. The station plays a variety of rock-based music from the mid-1960s to the present, including acoustic, reggae, classic rock, blues and alternative rock. In 2001, WTTS was among the first American radio stations to play music by the artists John Mayer and Norah Jones, both of whom went on to become Grammy Award winners. The station maintains studios in both downtown Indianapolis and Bloomington, its former city of license. WTTS' main transmitter is located in Trafalgar.
- Trafalgar, Indiana
- United States
- Trafalgar, Indiana
- United States
92.3 WTTS
HD2: Mainstream rock "Rock 96.1 The Quarry"
1960
- WTTV-FM (1960–1975)
- WGTC (1975–1984)[1]
59141
B (superpower)[3]
37,000 watts
332 meters (1,089 ft)
HD2: 96.1 W241CD (Bloomington)
Listen live
Listen live (HD2)
wttsfm.com
rock961fm.com (HD2)
WTTS and its sister station, WGCL (1370 AM), have been locally-owned since their inceptions by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc.
History[edit]
WTTS began broadcasting a big band format in 1960 as WTTV-FM, sharing call letters with then-sister television station WTTV (channel 4). In the mid-1970s, the call letters were changed to WGTC-FM, which stood for "Good Time Country" to reflect its new country music format. In 1984, WGTC-FM became WTTS (the former callsign of its AM sister station), and in 1988, it changed to a hybrid of album oriented rock and CHR as "Power 92". Four years later, in 1992, WTTS adopted its present format.
WTTS has been named "Best Local Radio Station" by Indianapolis alternative newspaper Nuvo multiple times since 1998. It has also been nominated for "Adult Rock Station of the Year" honors numerous times by Radio & Records and FMQB magazines, prominent radio and music industry trade publications.
The station broadcasts from the 1,000-foot (300 m) WTTV television tower, located in Trafalgar.
On-air staff and programming[edit]
WTTS current program hosts include Matt Pelsor, mornings; Pete Kilmer, middays; Crystal McKenzie, afternoon drive.
In 2004, WTTS introduced the Phil the Listener Show, hosted by longtime listener Phil Stoerck. The show featured an eclectic mix of rock that aired monthly. Phil died at the age of 54 on March 9, 2008.
Specialty programs on WTTS include OverEasy, Sunday mornings and nights (laid-back "World Class Rock"); Etown and The Beat with Dave Lindquist, Monday nights at 7p, featuring brand new music from national and local artists.
Digital media[edit]
WTTS offers a live stream through its website. The site also features an extensive "Playlist Center" offering in-depth playlists spanning the past thirty days. In 2011, WTTS introduced a live streaming app for the iPhone and Android devices. In addition, the station maintains a "92-3 VIP" database, enabling listeners to register for access to promotions not offered on-air. WTTS is also actively involved in Facebook, Twitter and YouTube campaigns.
