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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WXME
| name = WXME
| image =
| logo = WXME 98.3 logo.png
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| logo_size = 150px
| city = [[Monticello, Maine]]
| city = [[Monticello, Maine]]
| area = [[Aroostook County, Maine]]
| area = [[Aroostook County, Maine]]
| branding =
| branding = "''98.3 WXME''"
| slogan =
| frequency = {{Frequency|780|kHz}}
| frequency = {{Frequency|780|kHz}}
| translator =
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| translator =
| repeater =
| repeater =
| airdate = [[1981 in radio|1981]]
| airdate = February 2, [[1981 in radio|1981]]<ref>Access To The Airwaves by Allan H. Weiner ({{ISBN|1-55950-163-4}}), p. 106.</ref>
| share =
| format = [[Talk radio|Talk]], [[Rock music|rock]]
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| share as of =
| share source =
| format = [[Classic Country]]
| language = English
| language = English
| power = 5,000 [[watt]]s (daytime)<br>60 watts (nighttime)
| power = {{ubl|5,000 [[watt]]s (daytime)|60 watts (nighttime)}}
| haat =
| haat =
| class = D
| class = D
| facility_id = 17514
| facility_id = 17514
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| coordinates = {{coord|46|20|30|N|67|49|4|W|type:landmark}}
| coordinates = {{coord|46|20|30|N|67|49|4|W|type:landmark}}
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = WOZW (1981-1987)<br>WREM (1987-2007)<br>WCXH (2007-2008)
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|WOZW (1981–1987)|WREM (1987–2007)|WCXH (2007–2008)}}
| former_frequencies = 710 kHz (1981-2007)
| former_frequencies = 710 kHz (1981–2007)
| affiliations = [[Salem Radio Network]], [[genesis Communications Network]]
| affiliations = [[USA Radio Network]], [[Genesis Communications Network]]
| owner = [[Allan Weiner]]
| owner = Allan Weiner
| licensee =
| licensee =
| sister_stations = [[WBCQ (SW)|WBCQ]], [[WBCQ-FM]]
| sister_stations = [[WBCQ (SW)|WBCQ]], [[WBCQ-FM]]
| webcast =
| webcast = [http://www.splatterbox.us/wxme 98.3 WXME]
| website =
| website = [https://kixxfm.com/wbcq-stations WBCQ stations]
}}
}}


'''WXME''' (780 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] located in [[Monticello, Maine]], [[United States]] serving the [[Aroostook County, Maine|Northern Maine]] market and broadcasts a [[Classic Country]] format. The station is owned and operated by [[Allan Weiner]], who also owns the shortwave station [[WBCQ (SW)|WBCQ]]. WXME's broadcast facilities are co-located with WBCQ shortwave and WBCQ-FM 94.7.
'''WXME''' (780 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] located in [[Monticello, Maine]], United States, serving the [[Aroostook County, Maine|Northern Maine]] market and broadcasts a [[news/talk]] and [[rock music]] format. The station is owned and operated by Allan Weiner, who also owns the shortwave station [[WBCQ (SW)|WBCQ]]. WXME's broadcast facilities are co-located with WBCQ shortwave and [[WBCQ-FM]] 94.7.

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== History ==


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==History==
WXME was formerly known as WCXH 780, WREM 710, and WOZW 710.
WXME was formerly known as WCXH 780, WREM 710, and WOZW 710.


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In the summer of 2007, the station moved to 780 [[kilohertz|kHz]], increased power to 5,000 [[watt]]s daytime non-directional and 60 watts nighttime non-directional, and changed its call sign to WCXH, simulcasting [[Channel X Radio]] from [[Caribou, Maine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fybush.com/NERW/2007/070730/nerw.html#me |title=North East Radio Watch by Scott Fybush, July 30, 2007 |publisher=Fybush.com |date=2007-07-30 |accessdate=2013-10-16}}</ref>
In the summer of 2007, the station moved to 780 [[kilohertz|kHz]], increased power to 5,000 [[watt]]s daytime non-directional and 60 watts nighttime non-directional, and changed its call sign to WCXH, simulcasting [[Channel X Radio]] from [[Caribou, Maine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fybush.com/NERW/2007/070730/nerw.html#me |title=North East Radio Watch by Scott Fybush, July 30, 2007 |publisher=Fybush.com |date=2007-07-30 |accessdate=2013-10-16}}</ref>


By 2008, WCXH had dropped the Channel X Radio simulcast; on September 10, 2008, the station changed its call letters to WXME. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fybush.com/NERW/2008/080929/nerw.html#me |title=North East Radio Watch by Scott Fybush, September 29, 2008 |publisher=Fybush.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-16}}</ref> In 2009 the station carried a [[talk radio]] format largely from [[Fox News Radio]]. From March 2010 to July 2010 the station simulcasted Central Maine based [[WSKW]]'s [[oldies]] format before reverting to the previous [[News/Talk]] format. In February 2011 the station returned to a simulcast of [[WEGP]].
By 2008, WCXH had dropped the Channel X Radio simulcast; on September 10, 2008, the station changed its call letters to WXME.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fybush.com/NERW/2008/080929/nerw.html#me |title=North East Radio Watch by Scott Fybush, September 29, 2008 |publisher=Fybush.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-16}}</ref> In 2009 the station carried a [[talk radio]] format largely from [[Fox News Radio]]. From March 2010 to July 2010 the station simulcasted Central Maine-based [[WSKW]]'s [[oldies]] format before reverting to the previous [[News/Talk]] format. In February 2011 the station returned to a simulcast of [[WEGP]]. In the summer of 2014 WXME changed to an [[oldies]]/[[classic hits]] format before reverting to a News/Talk format in early 2015. In 2018, WXME obtained a license for an [[FM translator]] on 98.3 FM. Since then, the station has broadcast a news/talk format during the daylight hours and rock music at night.

As of July 15, 2014 WXME began to broadcast a Classic Hits/Oldies Format known as "780 the Ride" Operated by the Kixx-FM organization, Jason Hill is Program Director and Sales Manager for 22 hours per day, with 2 hours per day broadcasting local talk show "The Aroostook Watchmen" from 8AM To 10AM, Monday through Saturday. WXME also features News and weather at the top of the hour as well.
{{RadioTranslators
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== References ==
|callsign = WXME
|call1 = W252DW
|freq1 = 98.3
|fid1 = 201363
|city1 = Monticello, Maine
|watts1 = 175
|haat1 =
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|class1 = D
}}

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==References==
{{reflist}}
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== External links ==
==External links==
*{{AM station data|WXME}}
{{AM station data|17514|WXME}}


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[[Category:Radio stations in Maine|XME]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Maine|XME]]
[[Category:Media in Aroostook County, Maine]]
[[Category:Mass media in Aroostook County, Maine]]
[[Category:News and talk radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:News and talk radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1981]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1981]]



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Latest revision as of 18:17, 23 July 2024

WXME
Broadcast areaAroostook County, Maine
Frequency780 kHz
Branding"98.3 WXME"
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatTalk, rock
AffiliationsUSA Radio Network, Genesis Communications Network
Ownership
OwnerAllan Weiner
WBCQ, WBCQ-FM
History
First air date
February 2, 1981[1]
Former call signs
  • WOZW (1981–1987)
  • WREM (1987–2007)
  • WCXH (2007–2008)
Former frequencies
710 kHz (1981–2007)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID17514
ClassD
Power
  • 5,000 watts (daytime)
  • 60 watts (nighttime)
Transmitter coordinates
46°20′30″N 67°49′4″W / 46.34167°N 67.81778°W / 46.34167; -67.81778
Links
Public license information
Webcast98.3 WXME
WebsiteWBCQ stations

WXME (780 AM) is a radio station located in Monticello, Maine, United States, serving the Northern Maine market and broadcasts a news/talk and rock music format. The station is owned and operated by Allan Weiner, who also owns the shortwave station WBCQ. WXME's broadcast facilities are co-located with WBCQ shortwave and WBCQ-FM 94.7.

History

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WXME was formerly known as WCXH 780, WREM 710, and WOZW 710.

WREM broadcast a variety of formats ranging from classic rock and alternative rock to talk radio and religious programming. For a number of years, WREM simulcasted talk radio from WEGP.[3]

In the summer of 2007, the station moved to 780 kHz, increased power to 5,000 watts daytime non-directional and 60 watts nighttime non-directional, and changed its call sign to WCXH, simulcasting Channel X Radio from Caribou, Maine.[4]

By 2008, WCXH had dropped the Channel X Radio simulcast; on September 10, 2008, the station changed its call letters to WXME.[5] In 2009 the station carried a talk radio format largely from Fox News Radio. From March 2010 to July 2010 the station simulcasted Central Maine-based WSKW's oldies format before reverting to the previous News/Talk format. In February 2011 the station returned to a simulcast of WEGP. In the summer of 2014 WXME changed to an oldies/classic hits format before reverting to a News/Talk format in early 2015. In 2018, WXME obtained a license for an FM translator on 98.3 FM. Since then, the station has broadcast a news/talk format during the daylight hours and rock music at night.

Broadcast translator for WXME
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
W252DW 98.3 FM Monticello, Maine 201363 175 D LMS

References

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  1. ^ Access To The Airwaves by Allan H. Weiner (ISBN 1-55950-163-4), p. 106.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WXME". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "North East Radio Watch by Scott Fybush". Fybush.com. 1981-11-03. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
  4. ^ "North East Radio Watch by Scott Fybush, July 30, 2007". Fybush.com. 2007-07-30. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
  5. ^ "North East Radio Watch by Scott Fybush, September 29, 2008". Fybush.com. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
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