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Radio station in Trafalgar, Indiana, United States

WTTS Trafalgar, Indiana United States Broadcast area Bloomington, Indiana Indianapolis Frequency 92.3 MHz (HD Radio) Branding 92.3 WTTS Programming Format Adult album alternative Subchannels HD2: Mainstream rock "Rock 96.1 The Quarry" Ownership Owner Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. Sister stations WGCL History First air date 1960 (1960) Former call signs WTTV-FM (1960–1975) WGTC (1975–1984)[1] Technical information[2] Licensing authority FCC Facility ID 59141 Class B (superpower)[3] ERP 37,000 watts HAAT 332 meters (1,089 ft) Transmitter coordinates 39°24′27.2″N 86°8′52″W / 39.407556°N 86.14778°W / 39.407556; -86.14778 Translator HD2: 96.1 W241CD (Bloomington) Links Public license information Public file LMS Webcast Listen live Listen live (HD2) Website wttsfm.com rock961fm.com (HD2)

**WTTS** is an [FM](/source/Frequency_modulation) radio station serving [Indianapolis](/source/Indianapolis) and [Bloomington, Indiana](/source/Bloomington%2C_Indiana), in the United States, licensed to [Trafalgar, Indiana](/source/Trafalgar%2C_Indiana), and broadcasting at 92.3 FM. The station's format is classified as [adult album alternative](/source/Adult_album_alternative) or "triple A". WTTS uses the slogan "World Class Rock" to describe its music mix. The station plays a variety of rock-based music from the mid-1960s to the present, including [acoustic](/source/Acoustic_music), [reggae](/source/Reggae), [classic rock](/source/Classic_rock), [blues](/source/Blues) and [alternative rock](/source/Alternative_rock). In 2001, WTTS was among the first American radio stations to play music by the artists [John Mayer](/source/John_Mayer) and [Norah Jones](/source/Norah_Jones), both of whom went on to become [Grammy Award](/source/Grammy_Award) winners. The station maintains studios in both [downtown Indianapolis](/source/Downtown_Indianapolis) and Bloomington, its former city of license. WTTS' main transmitter is located in Trafalgar.

WTTS and its sister station, [WGCL](/source/WGCL_(AM)) (1370 AM), have been locally owned since their inceptions by [Sarkes Tarzian, Inc.](/source/Sarkes_Tarzian%2C_Inc.)

## History

WTTS began broadcasting a [big band](/source/Big_band) format in 1960 as WTTV-FM, sharing call letters with then-sister television station [WTTV](/source/WTTV) (channel 4). In the mid-1970s, the call letters were changed to WGTC-FM, which stood for "Good Time Country" to reflect its new [country music](/source/Country_music) format. In 1984, WGTC-FM became WTTS (the former callsign of its AM sister station), and in 1988, it changed to a hybrid of [album oriented rock](/source/Album_oriented_rock) and [CHR](/source/Contemporary_Hit_Radio) as "Power 92". Four years later, in 1992, WTTS adopted its present format.

WTTS has been named "Best Local Radio Station" by Indianapolis alternative newspaper *Nuvo* multiple times since 1998. It has also been nominated for "Adult Rock Station of the Year" honors numerous times by *[Radio & Records](/source/Radio_%26_Records)* and FMQB magazines, prominent radio and music industry trade publications.

The station broadcasts from the 1,000-foot (300 m) WTTV television tower, located in Trafalgar.

## On-air staff and programming

WTTS current program hosts include Matt Pelsor, mornings; Pete Kilmer, middays; Crystal McKenzie, afternoon drive.

In 2004, WTTS introduced the *Phil the Listener Show*, hosted by longtime listener Phil Stoerck. The show featured an eclectic mix of rock that aired monthly. Phil died at the age of 54 on March 9, 2008.

Specialty programs on WTTS include *OverEasy*, Sunday mornings and nights (laid-back "World Class Rock"); *[Etown](/source/ETown_(radio_program))* and *The Beat with Dave Lindquist*, Monday nights at 7p, featuring brand new music from national and local artists.

## Music-related promotions

[Shakey Graves](/source/Shakey_Graves) performing in [Sun King](/source/Sun_King_Brewing) Studio 92 in 2015

WTTS sponsors various promotions focused on the station's triple-A format, staging performances and producing CDs of live recordings featuring established and emerging artists from the genres it plays. For the past eight years, the station has hosted a series of "Private Concerts" and "Emerging Artist Concerts" that have headlined performances by artists such as [KT Tunstall](/source/KT_Tunstall), [John Mayer](/source/John_Mayer), [Buddy Guy](/source/Buddy_Guy), [Big Head Todd & The Monsters](/source/Big_Head_Todd_%26_The_Monsters), [Bob Schneider](/source/Bob_Schneider), [Sonia Dada](/source/Sonia_Dada), [Five for Fighting](/source/Five_for_Fighting) and others. In 2005, the station opened Sun King Studio 92, a performance and recording venue in downtown Indianapolis. Artists who have played in Studio 92 include [Marc Broussard](/source/Marc_Broussard), [David Gray](/source/David_Gray_(British_musician)), [Los Lonely Boys](/source/Los_Lonely_Boys), [Goo Goo Dolls](/source/Goo_Goo_Dolls), [Widespread Panic](/source/Widespread_Panic), [Jet](/source/Jet_(band)), [John Butler Trio](/source/John_Butler_Trio), [Umphrey's McGee](/source/Umphrey's_McGee), [The Doobie Brothers](/source/The_Doobie_Brothers), [Snow Patrol](/source/Snow_Patrol) and [Amos Lee](/source/Amos_Lee), among others.

On July 15, 2007, WTTS celebrated the 15th anniversary of its format with the "WTTS 15th Birthday Bash Starring [Bob Dylan](/source/Bob_Dylan)". The sold-out concert was held at the Lawn at [White River State Park](/source/White_River_State_Park) in downtown Indianapolis. In 2008, WTTS, in conjunction with [A&E Television](/source/A%26E_Television_Networks), presented an exclusive private concert with [John Mellencamp](/source/John_Mellencamp). The event, attended by 400 listeners, was later featured in an A&E *[Biography](/source/Biography_(TV_program))* special.

The summer of 2012 marked the 20th anniversary of the triple-A format on WTTS. The station commemorated the occasion with "The WTTS 20th Anniversary Concert", featuring four bands first played on the station 20 years prior: [Barenaked Ladies](/source/Barenaked_Ladies), [Blues Traveler](/source/Blues_Traveler), [Big Head Todd & The Monsters](/source/Big_Head_Todd_%26_The_Monsters) and [Cracker](/source/Cracker_(band)).

WTTS has also hosted annual holiday concerts including [Toys For Tots](/source/Toys_For_Tots) Christmas Concerts and the Rock To Read Benefits for the Indianapolis Public Library. Artists involved in [Toys For Tots](/source/Toys_For_Tots) Christmas Concerts have included: [Better Than Ezra](/source/Better_Than_Ezra), [Los Lonely Boys](/source/Los_Lonely_Boys), Jennie DeVoe, [Low Millions](/source/Low_Millions), [Aqualung](/source/Aqualung_(musician)), [Spin Doctors](/source/Spin_Doctors), [The Subdudes](/source/The_Subdudes), [Eric Lindell](/source/Eric_Lindell), [Sonia Dada](/source/Sonia_Dada), [John Mayer](/source/John_Mayer), [Joe Bonamassa](/source/Joe_Bonamassa), [VHS Or Beta](/source/VHS_Or_Beta), [Amos Lee](/source/Amos_Lee), [Delta Spirit](/source/Delta_Spirit), [The Gabe Dixon Band](/source/The_Gabe_Dixon_Band), [Brett Dennen](/source/Brett_Dennen), [Eric Hutchinson](/source/Eric_Hutchinson), [Guster](/source/Guster), [Fitz and the Tantrums](/source/Fitz_and_the_Tantrums), [Scars on 45](/source/Scars_on_45), [Band Of Horses](/source/Band_Of_Horses) and [Mat Kearney](/source/Mat_Kearney).

Artists involved in Rock To Read Benefits include: [Los Lonely Boys](/source/Los_Lonely_Boys), [The Damnwells](/source/The_Damnwells), [The Kooks](/source/The_Kooks), [Susan Tedeschi](/source/Susan_Tedeschi), [James Hunter](/source/James_Hunter_(singer)), [Collective Soul](/source/Collective_Soul), [Chris Isaak](/source/Chris_Isaak), [John Hiatt](/source/John_Hiatt) and [Big Head Todd & The Monsters](/source/Big_Head_Todd_%26_The_Monsters).

## Digital media

WTTS offers a live stream through its website. The site also features an extensive "Playlist Center" offering in-depth playlists spanning the past thirty days. In 2011, WTTS introduced a live streaming app for the iPhone and Android devices. In addition, the station maintains a "92-3 VIP" database, enabling listeners to register for access to promotions not offered on-air. WTTS is also actively involved in [Facebook](/source/Facebook), [Twitter](/source/Twitter) and [YouTube](/source/YouTube) campaigns.

## HD Radio

On September 8, 2019, WTTS launched a mainstream rock format on its HD2 subchannel, branded as "Rock 96.1 The Quarry" (simulcast on translator W241CD 96.1 FM Bloomington).[4]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["WTTS History Cards"](https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=81095).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FCC-LMS-59141_2-0)** ["Facility Technical Data for WTTS"](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityTechDetails.html?facilityId=59141). *Licensing and Management System*. [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [""Superpower" Grandfathered FM's"](https://web.archive.org/web/20041010222025/http://www.w9wi.com/articles/grand_fm.htm). *W9wi.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.w9wi.com/articles/grand_fm.htm) on October 10, 2004. Retrieved September 15, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [96.1 The Quarry Debuts in Bloomington IN](https://radioinsight.com/headlines/180412/96-1-the-quarry-debuts-in-bloomington-in/) Radioinsight - September 10, 2019

## External links

- [Official website](http://wttsfm.com/)

- [Facility details for Facility ID 59141 (WTTS)](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=59141) in the [FCC](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission) Licensing and Management System

- [WTTS](https://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SP26&band=fm&callLetter=WTTS) in [Nielsen Audio](/source/Nielsen_Audio)'s FM station database

- [Facility details for Facility ID 59135 (W241CD)](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=59135) in the [FCC](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission) Licensing and Management System

- [W241CD](https://fccdata.org/?facid=&call=W241CD&ccode=1&city=&state=&country=US&zip=&arn=&party=&lmspf=&lmspl=&party_type=LICEN&latd=&lond=&lang=en) at FCCdata.org

v t e Radio stations in the Bloomington–Columbus, Indiana area By AM frequency 1010 1340 1370 1460 By FM frequency 88.1 88.9 90.3 90.9 91.3 92.3 95.1 96.7 97.7 101.1 101.5 102.9 103.7 104.9 105.1 105.5 106.1 LPFM 98.5 99.1 Translators 88.5 96.1 97.7 98.7 Digital radio by frequency & subchannel 92.3-1 92.3-2 103.7-1 103.7-2 By call sign W203BL W241CD W249DG W254DP WBIW WBKC WBWB WCLS WCSI WDCK WFHB WFIU HD2 WGCL WHCC WHUM-LP WINN WIUX-LP WJCP WKJD WKKG WMBL WMYJ-FM WQRK WTTS HD2 WVNI WWWY WXCH Nearby regions Cincinnati Evansville Indianapolis Louisville Terre Haute See also List of radio stations in Indiana

v t e Radio stations in the Indianapolis, Indiana, metropolitan area By AM frequency 810 950 10701 1260 1310 1430 1500 1590 By FM frequency 88.3 88.7 90.1 90.5 90.9 91.3 WWDL WWQI 91.5 91.9 92.3 93.1 93.9 94.7 95.5 95.9 96.3 97.1 97.9 98.3 98.7 99.5 100.9 101.9 102.3 103.3 104.5 105.7 106.7 107.1 107.9 Translators 93.5 97.5 105.1 107.5 NOAA Weather Radio frequency 162.525 162.55 Digital radio by frequency & subchannel 88.7-1 88.7-2 88.7-3 90.1-1 90.1-2 90.9-1 90.9-2 91.5-1 91.5-2 92.3-1 92.3-2 93.1-1 93.1-2 93.1-3 93.9-1 94.7-1 94.7-2 97.1-1 97.1-2 98.3-1 99.5-1 99.5-2 100.9-1 100.9-2 103.3-1 103.3-2 107.9-1 By call sign KEC74 W228CX W248AW W286CM W298BB WBDG HD2 WBRI WCBK-FM WEDJ WFBQ HD2 WFDM-FM WFMS WFNI1 WFYI-FM HD2 WGNR-FM WHHH HD2 WHZN WIBC HD2 HD3 WICR WITT WJJK WKLU WLHK HD2 WNDE WNDX WNTR WNTS WOLT HD2 WQME WQRA WRFT HD2 WSYW WTLC WTLC-FM WTTS HD2 WWDL WWQI WWG73 WXLW WXNT WYHX WYXB WZPL HD2 WZRL Defunct WLK (833 AM) WYIC (1110 AM) WIFE-FM (107.9 FM) Nearby regions Bloomington Cincinnati Dayton Fort Wayne Lafayette Louisville Muncie–Marion Terre Haute See also List of radio stations in Indiana Notes 1. Station is silent.

v t e Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. AM radio WWZN FM radio WAJI WGBJ WLDE WTTS Television KTVN WRCB

[39°24′29″N 86°08′53″W / 39.408°N 86.148°W / 39.408; -86.148](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=WTTS&params=39.408_N_86.148_W_type:landmark_region:US-IN_source:FCC)

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