WGKS

WGKS
Broadcast areaLexington Metro
Central Kentucky
Frequency96.9 MHz
BrandingKISS 96-9
Programming
FormatGold-based adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerL.M. Communications, Inc.
WCDA, WLXG, WBVX, WBTF
History
First air date
June 15, 1968 (1968-06-15)
Former call signs
  • WPDE-FM (1968–1972)
  • WBGR-FM (1972–1981)
  • WNCW (1981–1985)
  • WCOZ (1985–1992)
  • WCOZ-FM (1992)
Former frequencies
96.7 MHz (1968–1992)
Call sign meaning
Kiss
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID36140
ClassC2
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT150 meters (490 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
38°7′32″N 84°21′12″W / 38.12556°N 84.35333°W / 38.12556; -84.35333
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.kiss969fm.com

WGKS (96.9 FM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a gold-based adult contemporary radio format and calling itself "KISS 96-9". Licensed to Paris, Kentucky, United States, the station serves the Lexington-Fayette media market. It is owned by L.M. Communications, Inc. Studios and offices are located at Triangle Center on West Main Street in Lexington. The transmitter is off Houston Antioch Road, also in Lexington.

WGKS is on air as Kiss 969, Lexington's Greatest Hits. The on air line up is Tricia in the morning, Action Jackson in the midday, Patrick Scott PMD and Skip Eliot is nights.