107.5 FM 1050 AM WLON

The Boss

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Oldies, Classic Hits, Classic Rock +3

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Frequency

1050 AM; 107.5 FM (W298CK)

📖 About

107.5 FM 1050 AM WLON, also known as WLON 1050 AM and The Boss, is a locally focused radio station serving Lincolnton and Lincoln County, North Carolina. WLON broadcasts a classic hits and oldies format featuring music from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, while also providing local sports coverage, community programming and live sports broadcasts. The station broadcasts on 1050 AM and is also heard across the area through its 107.5 FM translator, W298CK. WLON has served the Lincolnton area since 1953 and is currently owned and operated by Lanny Ford through Sports Talk Guys, LLC. Its programming includes Lincoln County high school sports, American Legion baseball, Atlanta Braves baseball, Clemson and UNC Tar Heels college sports, Carolina Panthers football and other regional sports coverage. Listeners can also stream WLON online through the station's official website.

📋 Details

owner:Lanny Ford

founded:1953

licensee:Sports Talk Guys, LLC

call sign:WLON

fcc class:Class D

music era:Primarily music from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s

facility id:62366

am frequency:1050 kHz

maiden phone:+1 828-970-7537

coverage area:Lincolnton, Lincoln County and surrounding areas in North Carolina

daytime power:1,000 watts

fm translator:W298CK - 107.5 MHz

maiden studio:505A Island Ford Rd, Maiden, NC 28650

station brand:The Boss

stream source:https://c17.radioboss.fm/stream/427

broadcast type:AM, FM Translator, Online Streaming

station format:Classic Hits / Oldies with Local Sports Programming

nighttime power:231 watts

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station history:WLON has served the Lincolnton, North Carolina area since 1953. The station has operated through several formats over its history and has been associated with local news, community programming, music and sports. In 2016 it adopted the Oldies format and The Boss branding. In 2022 WLON and FM translator W298CK were acquired by Sports Talk Guys, LLC, owned by Lanny Ford.

lincolnton phone:+1 704-240-9714

online listening:Live online streaming is available through the official 1050 WLON website.

lincolnton studio:228 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

sports programming:Lincoln County high school sports, American Legion baseball, Atlanta Braves baseball, Clemson college football and basketball, UNC Tar Heels college football and basketball, Carolina Panthers football and other regional sports programming

network affiliation:North Carolina News Network

local programming focus:WLON combines classic hits and oldies music with locally relevant sports and community programming, making it a regional radio source for listeners in Lincoln County and surrounding North Carolina communities.