| WQTM | |
| City of license | Orlando, Florida |
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| Broadcast area | Orlando, Florida |
| Branding | 740 The Team |
| Slogan | Orlando's Sports Leader |
| Frequency | 740 kHz |
| First air date | January 1995 |
| Format | Sports Radio |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| Class | B |
| Facility ID | 51982 |
| Owner | Clear Channel Communications (Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc.) |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.740theteam.com |
WQTM is the callsign for 740 The Team, an AM sports radio station in Orlando, Florida, United States. It broadcasts at a medium-wave frequency of 740 kHz. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications and operates out of Clear Channel's Orlando area offices in Maitland. It broadcasts from a 50kW transmitter in Clermont, Florida. WQTM debuted as a sports talk radio station in January 1995. From 1995-2001, WQTM broadcasted on the 540 frequency. In January 2001, WQTM transitioned over to 740 AM by simulcasting on both frequencies for one month. Beginning in February, the transition was complete, and 540 AM became WFLF (NewsRadio 540 WFLA). On October 12, 2006 Clear Channel announced the dismissal of twelve-year program director, and show host Marc Daniels. The move was made as part of budget cuts. Steve Egan was also dismissed.[1] Speculation in an Orlando Sentinel article suggest the station possibly could have a format change. On November 10, 2006, it was announced that WQTM's summer 2006 ratings fell to an average of 0.6 (84,000 listeners), falling behind competitor ESPN 1080 WHOO for the first time in at least 15 months.[2] On October 1, 2007, WQTM changed their morning lineup. It dropped Keep 'N Score, a one-hour show hosted by Orlando Sentinel columnists which ran from May 2003 and FSR's Out of Bounds in favor of the newly re-launched Dan Patrick Show from 9 a.m. to noon. Starting in the beginning of 2008, WQTM's local sports programming will move back to the 540 frequency currently occupied by WFLF, while 740 changes to a Spanish-language format. The Dan Sileo Show already simulcasts on WFLF, since their local morning show host, Pat Campbell, left the station. When the changeover occurs, "The Finish Line" will move to WFLF in the 6pm-9pm time slot currently occupied by The Mike Gallagher Show. It is unknown at this time if the rest of the sports programming currently on WQTM, such as Jim Rome and Dan Patrick, will move too.[1][2]
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Programs
Monday through Friday
| Start | End | Program |
|---|---|---|
| midnight | 6 a.m. | Fox Sports Radio |
| 6 a.m. | 9 a.m. | The Dan Sileo Show |
| 9 a.m. | noon | The Dan Patrick Show |
| noon | 3 p.m. | The Jim Rome Show |
| 3 p.m. | 7 p.m. | The Finish Line with Jerry O'Neill and The Shot Doctor |
| 8 p.m. | midnight | Fox Sports Radio* |
* unless pre-empted by special programming (see below)
Saturday
| Start | End | Program |
|---|---|---|
| midnight | 5 a.m. | Fox Sports Radio |
| 5 a.m. | 7 a.m. | Boodreaux's Boondocks (fishing and hunting) |
| 8 a.m. | 9 a.m. | Fox Sports Radio |
| 9 a.m. | 10 a.m. | Kraft Good Eating |
| 10 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Car Time with Jay Zembower |
| 11 a.m. | noon | Velocity Sports Performance: The Show (sports-related physical training) |
| noon | midnight | Fox Sports Radio |
Sunday
| Start | End | Program |
|---|---|---|
| midnight | 5 a.m. | Fox Sports Radio |
| 5 a.m. | 6 a.m. | Smith & Riley |
| 6 a.m. | 7 a.m. | Pat Williams Show |
| 8 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | Cycle Rider Radio Network with "Biker Babe" Michelle and "The Big Guy" Marty Francis |
| 9:30 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Racing Radio' with Glen Dehmer and Elvis Gorbachev |
| 11 a.m. | noon | Boats, Yachts and Knots with Marty Francis |
| noon | midnight | Fox Sports Radio |
Show details
- The Dan Sileo Show: Local show hosted by the former Hurricanes and Bucs football player. Sports headlines are updated by Tom Morgan. It is also simulcast on Tampa Bay area station WDAE, Jacksonville station WFXJ, and Tallahassee station WNLS. Weekly guests include Brad Culpepper discussing Bucs and Gators as well as Dan Parr from Pro Football Weekly discussing fantasy football. In December 2007, the show began transitioning over to NewsRadio 540 WFLA, which will become its permanent home in 2008.
- "Pewter Pulse" (Monday 8:30 a.m.): During the NFL season, Jim Flynn from the Pewter Report joins Sileo to discuss the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- "Hardwood 101" (Thursday 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.): Will Purdue joins Sileo to discuss the Magic and the NBA.
- The Finish Line: Hosted by Jerry O'Neill and The Shot Doctor, and produced by Mike Tuck, who also does the sports updates. On Monday nights during the football season, the program is broadcast on-location at a local restaurant. Since October 2006, it has served as the station's flagship program.
- Football Monday: During the football season, Monday's program focuses on the previous weekend's college and NFL football results.
- Roundball Roundup: (Tuesdays) During the basketball season, Matt Guokas joins the cast for a one-hour basketball discussion.
- Countdown to Bowl Time: (Tuesday) During the college football season, Charles Davis joins the cast for a one-hour college football/bowls discussion.
- The Baseball Hour: (Thursday) During the baseball season, former MLB pitcher Frank Viola joins the cast for a one-hour baseball discussion.
- Beyond the Baseline: (Wednesday 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith joins the cast.
- Dan Healy's Fantasy Tips: (Thursday) During the football season, Dan Healy joins the cast for a half hour fantasy football discussion.
- The Open Mic: (Thursday or Friday 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.) A roundtable discussion program involving all 740 The Team on-air personalities.
- Football Friday: During the football season, Friday's program focuses on college and NFL football.
- The Golf Tip of the Day: The Shot Doctor gives an outlandish tip to help listeners improve their golf game, typically at 5:45 p.m.
Special programs
- Hot Rides: (Tuesday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.) A car discussion with a slant towards customization.
- Success Radio Program: (Tuesday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.): Motivational discussions
- Between the Ropes: (Wednesday 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.) A weekly discussion of pro wrestling and mixed martial arts hosted by Brian Fritz, Dickerman, and Vito DeNucci.
- The George O'Leary Call-in Show: (Thursday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.) During the football season, Marc Daniels and UCF Knights head coach George O'Leary discuss UCF football.
- Prep Postgame Show: (Friday 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) A weekly wrap-up of Orlando-area high school football, hosted by Brian Fritz and Mike Tuck.
Live Sports
WQTM is the Orlando affiliate of Fox Sports Radio. It is an affiliate of the ISP Sports radio network for the UCF football, basketball, and Baseball teams. It is also affiliate of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Radio Network and Orlando Predators. WQTM airs live NFL games syndicated by Westwood One, including Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, playoffs, and the Super Bowl. WQTM also carries selected college football games covered by Sports USA Radio network.
References
- ^ http://www.orlandosentinel.com/community/news/ucf/orl-radio0407dec04,0,3043576.story
- ^ Specific show movements were announced on The Finish Line on December 6, 2007.
External links
- 740 The Team Official Website
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WQTM
- Radio Locator Information on WQTM
- Query Arbitron's AM station database for WQTM
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