WKTU, Radio station in Midtown Manhattan, US
WKTU is a radio station broadcasting from studios on West 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan on the 103.5 FM frequency. The station's transmitter sits at the Empire State Building and delivers music across multiple genres, celebrity interviews, and entertainment news.
The station launched operations in 1940 and went through multiple name changes including WGLI-FM and WTFM before settling on its current identity. These shifts mirror the changing radio landscape of New York and evolving listener preferences over the decades.
The station serves different communities across the city through programming tailored to various listener groups. Morning shows and music selections create daily touchpoints for people throughout their routines and celebrations.
The station can be tuned in through traditional FM radio, online streaming services, and digital channels including the HD2 subchannel. Listeners have easy access to content across multiple platforms depending on their preferences and available devices.
The station operates three distinct channels serving different listener communities: the main FM broadcast, Pride Radio targeting the LGBTQ community, and CaribStar Radio focused on Caribbean music. This specialized structure sets it apart as a multi-format operation within New York's radio market.
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