WBTT
Encyclopedia
WBTT is a rhythmic contemporary
radio station
serving Southwest Florida
-- primarily Lee
, Collier
, and Charlotte
counties. The Clear Channel Communications
outlet broadcasts at 105.5 MHz with an ERP of 23.5 kW and its COL is Naples Park, Florida
. The station's current slogan is "SW Florida's #1 Party Station," complemented by their on-air guarantee of "30 minutes of non-stop hip-hop."
They are also the third FM station in the United States
to use the WBTT call letters; the other two were WRNW/Milwaukee, Wisconsin
and WDKF
/Dayton, Ohio
. And like the current WBTT they are also owned by Clear Channel.
Rhythmic Contemporary
Rhythmic contemporary, also known as rhythmic top 40, rhythmic contemporary hit radio or rhythmic crossover, is a music radio format that includes a mix of EDM, upbeat rhythmic pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. Rhythmic contemporary rarely uses rock music or country music in its airplay, but it may...
radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
serving Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida is a region of Florida , United States located along its gulf coast, south of the Tampa Bay area, west of Lake Okeechobee and mostly north of the Everglades...
-- primarily Lee
Lee County, Florida
Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. Located in southwest Florida, the principal cities in the county are Fort Myers and Cape Coral...
, Collier
Collier County, Florida
Collier County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 251,377. The U.S. Census Bureau 2007 estimate for the county is 315,839...
, and Charlotte
Charlotte County, Florida
Charlotte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 141,627. In 2005, the population of the MSA was 154,030.The U.S. Census Bureau 2007 estimate for the county was 152,814...
counties. The Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is an American media conglomerate company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1972 by Lowry Mays and Red McCombs, and was taken private by Bain Capital LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP in a leveraged buyout in 2008...
outlet broadcasts at 105.5 MHz with an ERP of 23.5 kW and its COL is Naples Park, Florida
Naples Park, Florida
Naples Park is a census-designated place in Collier County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,741 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. The station's current slogan is "SW Florida's #1 Party Station," complemented by their on-air guarantee of "30 minutes of non-stop hip-hop."
History
Prior to its flip to Rhythmic Top 40 in the Spring of 2000, WBTT's previous format was Country, when it was WQNU.They are also the third FM station in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to use the WBTT call letters; the other two were WRNW/Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
and WDKF
WDKF
WDKF, is a Top 40 Mainstream station serving the Dayton area. WDKF, whose community of license is Kettering, Ohio, broadcasts on 99.9 MHz with an ERP of 28,000 watts, and is owned by Clear Channel Communications.-History:...
/Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
. And like the current WBTT they are also owned by Clear Channel.
Current programming
| Time | Name |
|---|---|
| 06:00AM – 10:00AM | The Freakshow (Host: Flyin' Brian, Co-hosts: First Lady Niki, DJ Ramo G, and Big Kountry Kim) |
| 10:00AM – 03:00PM | First Lady Niki |
| 03:00PM – 06:00PM | Scrappy |
| 06:00PM – 11:00PM | DJ Quest |
| 11:00PM – 02:00AM | DJ Q |
Current
- Flyin' Brian
- First Lady Niki
- DJ Ramo G
- Big Kountry Kim
- Scrappy
- DJ Quest
- The Big O
- Miss Lopez
- Jade
- DJ Q
- Jason Dylan
- Jomama Johnson