WLKO
| Broadcast area | Charlotte metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 102.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 102.9 The Lake |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult hits |
| Subchannels | HD2: Pride Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WEND, WHQC, WKKT, WRFX, W254AZ | |
| History | |
First air date | January 20, 1959 |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | Lake 1O2 (The O stands for 0) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 68211 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 31,000 watts |
| HAAT | 468 meters (1,535 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live (via iHeartRadio) |
| Website | 1029thelake |
WLKO (102.9 FM, "The Lake") is a commercial radio station licensed to Hickory, North Carolina, and serving the Charlotte metropolitan area. It airs an adult hits radio format that leans toward classic hits. It also identifies itself as "The Carolina's Home For The Holidays", where they play Christmas music from November to December. It is owned by iHeartMedia, with studios in the South End neighborhood of Charlotte.
WLKO is a Class C1 station, with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 31,000 watts. The transmitter is on Omega Lane, off North Carolina Highway 27 in Iron Station. WLKO broadcasts in the HD Radio format. On its HD2 subchannel, it carries Pride Radio, iHeart's LGBTQ contemporary and dance music service.