It has an effective radiated power of 1,300 watts at 147 meters height above average terrain.

[5] The station was originally owned by Viking Broadcasting Corporation, and had an ERP of 3 kw at an HAAT of 275 feet.

[7] On November 1, 1982, the station's call sign was changed to WDND by then-owner Donald T.

[12] In July 1995, the station picked up the WDRE Underground Network at night, while continuing to air its local Triple-A format during the day.

[15][1] On August 18, 2003, WYKT adopted an oldies format branded as "The Pickle", playing music from 1964 to 1983.