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{{About|the radio station in Champaign, Illinois|the Cleveland, Ohio radio station during the late 1960s| |
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{{About|the radio station in Champaign, Illinois|the Cleveland, Ohio radio station during the late 1960s|WCCR (AM)}} |
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| name = WIXY |
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| logo = File:WIXY 100.3FM logo.png |
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| city = [[Champaign, Illinois]] |
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| area = [[Champaign-Urbana]] |
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| branding = WIXY 100.3 FM |
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| frequency = {{frequency|100.3|[[Hertz#SI multiples|MHz]]}} {{HD Radio}} |
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| translator = {{ubl|class=nowrap|{{Radio Relay|96.9|W245DP|Champaign|HD2}}|{{Radio Relay|99.7|W259BG|Champaign|HD3}}}} |
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| airdate = {{start date and age|1992|6|1}} |
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| format = [[Country music|Country]] |
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| subchannels = HD2: eXtra 96.9 ([[Mainstream rock]])<br>HD3: EZ 99.7 ([[Soft adult contemporary|Soft AC]]) |
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| erp = 13,000 [[watt]]s |
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| share source = R&R<ref name=randrratings>{{cite news | title=Champaign Market Ratings | date= | url=http://www.radioandrecords.com/RRRatings/DefaultSearch.aspx?MarketName=Champaign&MarketRank=%20 | work =[[Radio & Records]] }}{{Dead link|date=January 2010}} {{Dead link|date=January 2010}}</ref> |
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| format = [[Country music]]<br>HD2: [[Active Rock]] "Extra 92.1"<br>HD3: [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40/CHR]] "Hits 99.7" |
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| facility_id = 58539 |
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| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]] |
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| class = B1 |
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| affiliations = [[Motor Racing Network]] |
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| licensee = Saga Communications of Illinois, LLC |
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| webcast = {{listenlive|https://player.amperwave.net/7866}}<br>{{listenlive|https://player.amperwave.net/11206}} (HD2)<br>{{listenlive|https://player.amperwave.net/11831}} (HD3) |
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| licensee = Saga Communications of Illinois, LLC |
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⚫ | '''WIXY''' (100.3 |
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⚫ | '''WIXY''' (100.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[country music]] [[radio format]]. [[City of license|Licensed]] to [[Champaign, Illinois]], United States, the station serves the [[Champaign-Urbana]] area. The station is owned by Saga Communications under licensee Saga Communications of Illinois, LLC, and operates as part of its Illini Radio Group.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WIXY |title=WIXY Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref> The [[radio studio]]s and offices are on West Bradley Avenue in Champaign. |
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==eXtra program format== |
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WIXY has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 13,000 [[watt]]s. The [[transmitter]] is on County Road 1700 East at County Road 900 North in [[Philo, Illinois]].<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/info/WIXY-FM?loc=40.11298%2C-88.26123&locn=Champaign%2C%20Illinois Radio-Locator.com/WIXY-FM]</ref> |
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==HD Radio== |
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⚫ | WIXY broadcasts using [[HD radio]] technology.<ref>{{cite web|title=Find a Station: Champaign, IL|url=http://www.ibiquity.com/stationlist_hdradio.php?state=IL&sortBy=StnMarket&theCity=374|access-date=2010-01-14|publisher=[[iBiquity]]|location=[[Columbia, Maryland]]}}</ref> It also had an [[FM translator]], W221CK, on 92.1 MHz in Champaign. During late 2009, these ran a new "WIXY Classic" country format. In early January 2010, that format swapped with WXTT "eXtra 99.1" in Savoy; 99.1 changed its [[call sign]] to [[WYXY]] and picked up WIXY Classic, and the 92.1 WIXY-HD2 subcarrier and 92.1 translator changed branding to "WXTT eXtra 92.1"<ref>{{cite news|last=Dodson|first=Don|date=2010-01-05|title=99.1 FM goes country; Extra moves down to 92.1|work=[[The News-Gazette (Champaign-Urbana)|The News-Gazette]]|location=[[Champaign, Illinois]]|url=http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2010/01/05/991_fm_goes_country_extra_moves_down_to_921}}</ref> The translator for WXTT later switched to 96.9 W245DP. The active rock format is now known as "eXtra 96.9". |
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In May 2012, WIXY signed on an HD3 [[digital subchannel]], and began airing a [[contemporary hit radio|Top 40/CHR]] format branded as "Hits 99.7" (in reference to translator W259BG (99.7 FM), which dropped its simulcast of WIXY-HD2).<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/57232/hits-99-7-champaign-urbana-debuts/ Hits 99.7 Champaign-Urbana Debuts]</ref> On April 22, 2021, WIXY-HD3/W259BG changed to a [[soft adult contemporary]] format, branded as "EZ 99.7".<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/207482/saga-gets-ez-in-champaign/ Saga Gets EZ In Champaign] Radioinsight - April 26, 2021</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The call letters WIXY have been used off and on in other U.S. cities, most notably in [[Cleveland, Ohio]]; that station later became [[ |
The call letters WIXY have been used off and on in other U.S. cities, most notably in [[Cleveland, Ohio]]; that station later became [[WCCR (AM)|WCCR]]. The current FM station was assigned the WIXY [[call sign]] by the FCC on December 13, 1991. WIXY began broadcasting on June 1, 1992.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.fccinfo.com/CMDProEngine.php?sCurrentService=FM&tabSearchType=Appl&sAppIDNumber=1284505 | title = WIXY(FM) | date = 2009-01-13 | work = FCCInfo | publisher = Cavell, Mertz & Associates, Inc. | location = Manassas, Virginia | access-date = 2009-01-13 }}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://sagacom.com/stations/ Saga Communications Stations] |
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*[http://www.wixy.com/ WIXY.com] — official 100.3 analog/HD1 site |
*[http://www.wixy.com/ WIXY.com] — official 100.3 analog/HD1 site |
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*[https://myez997.com/ EZ 99.7 FM] — official 100.3 HD3 and 99.7 W259BG website |
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*[http://www.hits997.com/ Hits 99.7 FM] — official 100.3 HD3 and 99.7 W259BG website |
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{{Country Radio Stations in Illinois}} |
{{Country Radio Stations in Illinois}} |
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[[Category:Radio stations in Illinois|IXY]] |
[[Category:Radio stations in Illinois|IXY]] |
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[[Category:Country radio stations in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Champaign, Illinois]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:44, 28 September 2024
Broadcast area | Champaign-Urbana |
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Frequency | 100.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | WIXY 100.3 FM |
Programming | |
Format | Country |
Subchannels | HD2: eXtra 96.9 (Mainstream rock) HD3: EZ 99.7 (Soft AC) |
Affiliations | Motor Racing Network |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WLRW, WREE, WYXY | |
History | |
First air date | June 1, 1992 |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 58539 |
Class | B1 |
ERP | 13,000 watts |
HAAT | 138 meters (453 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°7′35.1″N 88°17′25.2″W / 40.126417°N 88.290333°W |
Translator(s) |
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Webcast | Listen live Listen live (HD2) Listen live (HD3) |
Website | wixy.com HD2: extra969.com HD3: myez997.com |
WIXY (100.3 FM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a country music radio format. Licensed to Champaign, Illinois, United States, the station serves the Champaign-Urbana area. The station is owned by Saga Communications under licensee Saga Communications of Illinois, LLC, and operates as part of its Illini Radio Group.[2] The radio studios and offices are on West Bradley Avenue in Champaign.
WIXY has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 13,000 watts. The transmitter is on County Road 1700 East at County Road 900 North in Philo, Illinois.[3]
HD Radio
[edit]WIXY broadcasts using HD radio technology.[4] It also had an FM translator, W221CK, on 92.1 MHz in Champaign. During late 2009, these ran a new "WIXY Classic" country format. In early January 2010, that format swapped with WXTT "eXtra 99.1" in Savoy; 99.1 changed its call sign to WYXY and picked up WIXY Classic, and the 92.1 WIXY-HD2 subcarrier and 92.1 translator changed branding to "WXTT eXtra 92.1"[5] The translator for WXTT later switched to 96.9 W245DP. The active rock format is now known as "eXtra 96.9".
In May 2012, WIXY signed on an HD3 digital subchannel, and began airing a Top 40/CHR format branded as "Hits 99.7" (in reference to translator W259BG (99.7 FM), which dropped its simulcast of WIXY-HD2).[6] On April 22, 2021, WIXY-HD3/W259BG changed to a soft adult contemporary format, branded as "EZ 99.7".[7]
History
[edit]The call letters WIXY have been used off and on in other U.S. cities, most notably in Cleveland, Ohio; that station later became WCCR. The current FM station was assigned the WIXY call sign by the FCC on December 13, 1991. WIXY began broadcasting on June 1, 1992.[8]
See also
[edit]- WYXY — sister station 99.1 WIXY Classic
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WIXY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WIXY Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WIXY-FM
- ^ "Find a Station: Champaign, IL". Columbia, Maryland: iBiquity. Retrieved 2010-01-14.
- ^ Dodson, Don (2010-01-05). "99.1 FM goes country; Extra moves down to 92.1". The News-Gazette. Champaign, Illinois.
- ^ Hits 99.7 Champaign-Urbana Debuts
- ^ Saga Gets EZ In Champaign Radioinsight - April 26, 2021
- ^ "WIXY(FM)". FCCInfo. Manassas, Virginia: Cavell, Mertz & Associates, Inc. 2009-01-13. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
External links
[edit]- Saga Communications Stations
- WIXY.com — official 100.3 analog/HD1 site
- EZ 99.7 FM — official 100.3 HD3 and 99.7 W259BG website
- Facility details for Facility ID 58539 (WIXY) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WIXY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 149358 (W245DP) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W245DP at FCCdata.org
- Facility details for Facility ID 152539 (W259BG) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W259BG at FCCdata.org