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{{Infobox Radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WYKX
| name = WYKX
| logo =
| image = WYKX-FM.jpg
| city = [[Escanaba, Michigan]]
| city = [[Escanaba, Michigan]]
| area = [http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WYKX&service=FM&status=L&hours=U]
| area = [http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WYKX&service=FM&status=L&hours=U]
| branding = Kix Country 104.7
| branding = The U.P.'s Country - Kix 104.7
| slogan =
| airdate = 1977
⚫
| frequency = 104.7 [[MHz]]
| airdate = 1977
| translators = {{Radio Relay|103.9|W280GB|Escanaba}}
⚫
| frequency = 104.7 [[MHz]]
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| power =
| power =
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = 107 meters
| haat = 107 meters
| class = C1
| class = C1
| facility_id = 35116
| facility_id = 35116
| callsign_meaning = '''K'''i'''X''' Country
| callsign_meaning = '''K'''i'''X''' Country
| former_callsigns = WFNN (?-1/31/83)
| former_callsigns = WFNN (?-1/31/83)
| affiliations =
| affiliations = [[Westwood One]]<br>[[Detroit Lions Radio Network]]
| owner = [[Sovereign Communications]]
| owner = Todd Mohr
| licensee = Aurora Media, LLC
| sister_stations = [[WDBC]]
| sister_stations = [[WDBC]]
| webcast =
| webcast =
| website = [http://www.kmbbroadcasting.com/wykx/ kmbbroadcasting.com/wykx/]
| website = {{url|https://escanabaradiogroup.com/}}
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}

'''WYKX''' (104.7 FM) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[country music]] format. Licensed to [[Escanaba, Michigan]], it first began broadcasting in 1977 under the WFNN call sign. It is locally owned and operated by Sovereign Communications along with [[adult standards]] sister station [[WDBC]] 680 AM.
'''WYKX''' (104.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[Radio broadcasting|radio station]] broadcasting a [[country music]] [[radio format|format]]. Licensed to [[Escanaba, Michigan]], it first began broadcasting in 1977 under the WFNN call sign that call sign today is used at a [[WFNN|radio station]] in [[Erie, Pennsylvania|Erie Pennsylvania]]. It is locally owned and operated by Todd Mohr, through licensee Aurora Media, LLC, along with [[adult standards]] sister station [[WDBC]] 680 AM.


In the late 1970s and early 1980s, WFNN was "Fun 104," an automated [[Top 40]] station. Most programming was separate from WDBC, with a few exceptions including simulcasts of [[Casey Kasem]]'s [[American Top 40]]. Following the debut of [[WGLQ]] in 1982, the station switched to its current calls and format.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, WFNN was "Fun 104," an automated [[Top 40]] station. Most programming was separate from WDBC, with a few exceptions including simulcasts of [[Casey Kasem]]'s [[American Top 40]]. Following the debut of [[WGLQ]] in 1982, the station switched to its current calls and format.


WYKX belongs to the [[Detroit Lions]] radio network and broadcasts every regular season home and away game for the central [[Upper Peninsula of Michigan|UP]]. The broadcast range is from [[Menominee, Michigan|Menominee]] to [[Marquette, Michigan|Marquette]] and [[Iron Mountain, Michigan|Iron Mountain]] to [[Manistique]]. It can also be heard across Lake Michigan in parts of northern Lower Michigan, around [[Leland, Michigan|Leland]] and [[Frankfort, Michigan|Frankfort]].
WYKX belongs to the [[Detroit Lions]] radio network and broadcasts every regular season home and away game for the central [[Upper Peninsula of Michigan|UP]]. The broadcast range is from [[Menominee, Michigan|Menominee]] to [[Marquette, Michigan|Marquette]] and [[Iron Mountain, Michigan|Iron Mountain]] to [[Manistique, Michigan|Manistique]]. It can also be heard across [[Lake Michigan]] in parts of northern Lower Michigan, around [[Leland, Michigan|Leland]] and [[Frankfort, Michigan|Frankfort]].


The Morning Show is hosted weekdays from 6-10 A.M. with Arthur Wyman.
On February 1, 2017, KMB Broadcasting sold WYKX and WDBC to Sovereign Communications for an undisclosed price.
[[File:WYKX-FM.jpg|thumb|Previous logo]]


== Sources ==
==Sources==
*[http://www.michiguide.com/dials/rad-y/wykx.html Michiguide.com - WYKX History]
*[http://www.michiguide.com/dials/rad-y/wykx.html Michiguide.com - WYKX History]


==External links==
==External links==
*{{FM station data|WYKX}}
*{{FM station data|775721|WYKX}}


{{Country Radio Stations in Michigan}}
{{Country Radio Stations in Michigan}}
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[[Category:Radio stations in Michigan|YKX-FM]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Michigan|YKX]]
[[Category:Country radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Country radio stations in the United States]]
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1977]]

Latest revision as of 06:55, 13 July 2024

WYKX
Broadcast area[1]
Frequency104.7 MHz
BrandingThe U.P.'s Country - Kix 104.7
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsWestwood One
Detroit Lions Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
  • Todd Mohr
  • (Aurora Media, LLC)
WDBC
History
First air date
1977
Former call signs
WFNN (?-1/31/83)
Call sign meaning
KiX Country
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID35116
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT107 meters
Translator(s)103.9 W280GB (Escanaba)
Links
Public license information
Websiteescanabaradiogroup.com

WYKX (104.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Escanaba, Michigan, it first began broadcasting in 1977 under the WFNN call sign that call sign today is used at a radio station in Erie Pennsylvania. It is locally owned and operated by Todd Mohr, through licensee Aurora Media, LLC, along with adult standards sister station WDBC 680 AM.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, WFNN was "Fun 104," an automated Top 40 station. Most programming was separate from WDBC, with a few exceptions including simulcasts of Casey Kasem's American Top 40. Following the debut of WGLQ in 1982, the station switched to its current calls and format.

WYKX belongs to the Detroit Lions radio network and broadcasts every regular season home and away game for the central UP. The broadcast range is from Menominee to Marquette and Iron Mountain to Manistique. It can also be heard across Lake Michigan in parts of northern Lower Michigan, around Leland and Frankfort.

The Morning Show is hosted weekdays from 6-10 A.M. with Arthur Wyman.

Previous logo

Sources

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