WSWO-LP
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WSWO-LP "Ultimate Oldies Radio" is a non-commercial low-power FM station at 97.7 MHz with a translator at 101.1 MHz licensed to Southwestern Ohio Public Radio Inc. in Huber Heights, Ohio
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and Glenn Sauter's Hits of Yesteryear on Saturdays.
Ultimate Oldies Radio was also heard on its first translator W268AX at 101.5 mHz from Old Troy Pike in north Dayton with a power of 106 watts which provided a wider coverage area reaching downtown Dayton, Moraine, Troy, and the fringe areas in Piqua to the north and Miamisburg to the south.
Both FMs serve the area of north Dayton, Vandalia, Englewood and the surrounding communities of Tipp City, New Carlisle, Park Layne, Enon and Fairborn. It is supported locally by contributions from listeners and local businesses.
WSWO-LP's frequency is located adjacent to 97.5 (currently used by WTGR
licensed in Union City
and originating in Greenville
.) The 97.5 frequency (next to 97.7) was previously licensed in the Dayton area and was used in the 1950s as the fledgeling(and short lived) WLWB-FM which was part of Crosley
-owned WLWD(now WDTN
-TV) and WLW
AM Radio in Cincinnati which like many FM stations during its infancy struggled with the competition (and then-dominance) of the AM band.
at 102.3 FM, the former WKFI-FM now WKLN,the Wilmington, south Dayton, Middletown and Hamilton area affiliate of K-LOVE
. Channel 26 in Springfield, Ohio
originally used the WSWO calls as an independent television station from 1968 to 1972. That station is now WBDT
which is the Dayton area affiliate of The CW Television Network
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eras are aired continuously without commercials, though public service announcements are aired in addition to PAMS
-styled jingles aired on occasion after PSA breaks.
WSWO's studios reside at Huber Towne Center located at Brandt Pike and Chambersburg Rd.
According to its updated website. the station's translator has moved from 101.5 to 101.1 in August 2008 as WKSW "Kiss Country" will commence its move to the 101.5 frequency and switch its city of license from Urbana to Enon. The WSWO translator was granted by the FCC earlier in the summer to move to 101.1 under the new callsign W266BG. Also WCWT in Centerville has been granted a construction permit to move to 107.3 mHz to accommodate the WKSW move to 101.5 mHz. This move will allow better reception in the southern portion of Dayton as well as the Beavercreek area.
In recent months, the station updated their playlist, adding songs from 1973 and 1974 to the rotation, which has received mixed reaction from listeners, some of whom would prefer adding the late 1940s. The station now airs the Carolina Beach Music Show every Saturday evening from 6 to 9 pm, featuring the best R&B, Big Band and Rockabilly blend of beach music
made popular in the southeast during the 1960s.
The transition from 101.5 to 101.1 took place on Monday August 11, 2008 which was indicated on its website the following day.
Huber Heights, Ohio
Huber Heights is a city in Montgomery, Miami, and Greene Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. Huber Heights's motto is "America's largest community of brick homes." The city is named for Charles Huber, the developer who constructed a number of the houses that would later comprise the city. Suburban...
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Facilities
WSWO-LP operates with a power of 100 watts with transmitter located on Lisa Drive. It operates primarily an oldies format but also features Wayne High School sports coverage plus several big band programs hosted by Gene Kirby and David Miller in addition to the sydnicated Cool Bobby B's Doo Wop StopCool Bobby B's Doo Wop Stop
Cool Bobby B's Doo Wop Stop is a syndicated radio show hosted by Cool Bobby B. The production company is Cool Bobby B Radio Syndication, LLC.The weekly radio show is dedicated solely to playing the best in doo wop music....
and Glenn Sauter's Hits of Yesteryear on Saturdays.
Ultimate Oldies Radio was also heard on its first translator W268AX at 101.5 mHz from Old Troy Pike in north Dayton with a power of 106 watts which provided a wider coverage area reaching downtown Dayton, Moraine, Troy, and the fringe areas in Piqua to the north and Miamisburg to the south.
Both FMs serve the area of north Dayton, Vandalia, Englewood and the surrounding communities of Tipp City, New Carlisle, Park Layne, Enon and Fairborn. It is supported locally by contributions from listeners and local businesses.
Brief history
Originally signed on as WOXR-LP in September 2004,switching to the current call sign in February 2007. The translator at 101.5 signed on in January 2007.(...not to be confused with high school station WCWT in Centerville which also operates on the same frequency in southern Montgomery County.)WSWO-LP's frequency is located adjacent to 97.5 (currently used by WTGR
WTGR
WTGR is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format. Licensed to Union City, Ohio, USA. The station is currently owned by Positive Radio Group of Ohio and features programing from CNN Radio.-History:...
licensed in Union City
Union City, Ohio
Union City is a village in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,767 at the 2000 census.-History:Union City was platted in 1838 and incorporated on December 6, 1853...
and originating in Greenville
Greenville, Ohio
Greenville is a city in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,227 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Darke County.-History:Greenville is the historic location of Fort Greene Ville,Greenville is a city in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,227 at...
.) The 97.5 frequency (next to 97.7) was previously licensed in the Dayton area and was used in the 1950s as the fledgeling(and short lived) WLWB-FM which was part of Crosley
Crosley Broadcasting Corporation
The Crosley Broadcasting Corporation was a radio and television broadcaster founded by radio manufacturing pioneer Powel Crosley, Jr.. The company was an early operator of radio stations in the United States. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Crosley's flagship station was WLW...
-owned WLWD(now WDTN
WDTN
WDTN, virtual channel 2, is the NBC-affiliated television station for Ohio's Miami Valley. Licensed to Dayton, it broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 50 from a transmitter in the Frytown section of the city. The station can also be seen on Time Warner Cable channel 2 and in...
-TV) and WLW
WLW
WLW is a clear channel talk radio station located in Cincinnati, Ohio, run by Clear Channel Communications. The station broadcasts locally on 700 kHz AM...
AM Radio in Cincinnati which like many FM stations during its infancy struggled with the competition (and then-dominance) of the AM band.
Call sign history
The WSWO calls were previously used in Wilmington, OhioWilmington, Ohio
Wilmington is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 12,520 at the 2010 census. At city entrances from state routes, county roads, and U.S. highways, the city slogan of "We Honor Our Champions" is seen, accompanied by signs that highlight various...
at 102.3 FM, the former WKFI-FM now WKLN,the Wilmington, south Dayton, Middletown and Hamilton area affiliate of K-LOVE
K-LOVE
K-LOVE is a Contemporary Christian music radio programming service in the United States operated by the Educational Media Foundation. As of January 2011, K-LOVE's programming is carried on over 440 FM stations and translators in 45 states. K-LOVE claims an audience of 250,000 people each week via...
. Channel 26 in Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, Ohio
Springfield is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Clark County. The municipality is located in southwestern Ohio and is situated on the Mad River, Buck Creek and Beaver Creek, approximately west of Columbus and northeast of Dayton. Springfield is home to Wittenberg...
originally used the WSWO calls as an independent television station from 1968 to 1972. That station is now WBDT
WBDT
WBDT is the CW-affiliated television station for Ohio's Miami Valley. Licensed to Springfield, the station broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 26 from a transmitter in the Frytown section of Dayton. The station can also be seen on Time Warner Cable channel 13 and in high...
which is the Dayton area affiliate of The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
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Dayton's Ultimate Oldies
The greatest hits of the 1950s, 60s and early 70s Top FortyTop Forty
The Top Forty or Top 40 is a music industry shorthand for the currently most-popular songs in a particular genre. When used without qualification, it typically refers to the best-selling or most frequently broadcast popular music songs of the previous week...
eras are aired continuously without commercials, though public service announcements are aired in addition to PAMS
PAMS
PAMS , based in Dallas, Texas, was the most famous jingle production company in American broadcasting. It produced identification packages for radio stations around the world, as well as some commercial music.-History:The company was founded by William B. Meeks, Jr. PAMS (an acronym for Production,...
-styled jingles aired on occasion after PSA breaks.
WSWO's studios reside at Huber Towne Center located at Brandt Pike and Chambersburg Rd.
According to its updated website. the station's translator has moved from 101.5 to 101.1 in August 2008 as WKSW "Kiss Country" will commence its move to the 101.5 frequency and switch its city of license from Urbana to Enon. The WSWO translator was granted by the FCC earlier in the summer to move to 101.1 under the new callsign W266BG. Also WCWT in Centerville has been granted a construction permit to move to 107.3 mHz to accommodate the WKSW move to 101.5 mHz. This move will allow better reception in the southern portion of Dayton as well as the Beavercreek area.
In recent months, the station updated their playlist, adding songs from 1973 and 1974 to the rotation, which has received mixed reaction from listeners, some of whom would prefer adding the late 1940s. The station now airs the Carolina Beach Music Show every Saturday evening from 6 to 9 pm, featuring the best R&B, Big Band and Rockabilly blend of beach music
Beach music
Beach music, also known as Carolina beach music, is a regional genre which developed from various musical styles of the forties, fifties and sixties. These styles ranged from big band swing instrumentals to the more raucous sounds of blues/jump blues, jazz, doo-wop, boogie, rhythm and blues,...
made popular in the southeast during the 1960s.
The transition from 101.5 to 101.1 took place on Monday August 11, 2008 which was indicated on its website the following day.