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WKTE

WKTE is a radio station broadcasting a variety format consisting of Oldies, Beach music, Classic Country, and Rhythm & Blues. Licensed to King, North Carolina, US, it serves the Winston-Salem area. The station is currently owned by Booth-Newsom Broadcasting. WKTE broadcasts during the daytime only; 1090 AM is a United States and Mexico clear-channel frequency.

Last revised
Jul 20, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
134 w
Citations
1
Source
WKTE
Frequency1090 kHz
Branding1090 The Wave
Programming
FormatOldies, Beach music, Classic Country, Rhythm & Blues
Affiliations"On The Beach with Charlie Brown"
Ownership
OwnerBooth-Newsom Broadcasting
History
First air date
December 1963
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
6427
ClassD
Power1,000 watts daytime only
Links
Public license information
Websitewkte1090.com

WKTE (1090 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a variety format consisting of Oldies, Beach music, Classic Country, and Rhythm & Blues. Licensed to King, North Carolina, US, it serves the Winston-Salem area. The station is currently owned by Booth-Newsom Broadcasting. WKTE broadcasts during the daytime only; 1090 AM is a United States and Mexico clear-channel frequency.

External links

36°17′48″N 80°22′18″W / 36.29667°N 80.37167°W / 36.29667; -80.37167