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FM NewsTalk 97.1 Makes St. Louis Radio History!
KFTK will increase coverage with two additional signals
Emmis Communications' KFTK-FM will make St. Louis radio history by adding two new frequencies to expand the coverage of their main 97.1 dial position. The additions will increase the reach of KFTK-FM to the extended St. Louis metropolitan region.
Emmis Senior VP & Market Manager John Beck said, "Demand for our programming has increased tremendously. We are doing something revolutionary that makes it easier for everyone the St. Louis Metro area to listen to FM NewsTalk 97.1 wherever they go."
Beginning Thursday, September 15th, KFTK-FM programming will be heard as usual on FM 97.1 and additionally on FM 98.7 and AM 1490 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Program Director Jeff Allen said, "FM NewsTalk 97.1 is often the #1 talk station in St. Louis and for years we have been getting requests to expand the reach of our traditional radio signal. This move does that. You will now be able to hear our programming from the far west edge of the metro, well into Illinois, down past south St. Louis and a strong signal downtown. Just choose the dial position that comes in best on the radio where you are
In addition to these terrestrial radio destinations, listening access will continue with online streaming at www.971talk.com, the 97.1 app, the NextRadio app and other mobile radio apps.