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WALX
Broadcast areaMontgomery, Alabama
Frequency100.9 MHz
BrandingLazer 101
Programming
FormatTop 40
Ownership
OwnerScott Communications, Inc.
WJAM-FM, WMRK
History
First air date
1974[1]
Call sign meaning
ALeXander Broadcasting
Technical information
Facility ID950
ClassC2
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT150 meters (492 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
32°21′40″N 86°52′28″W / 32.36111°N 86.87444°W / 32.36111; -86.87444

WALX (100.9 FM, "Lazer 101") is a Top 40 music formatted radio station licensed to Selma, Alabama, and serving the Montgomery, Alabama, market.[1] The station is owned by Scott Communications, Inc.

Programming

In addition to its usual music programming, WALX broadcast the high school football games of Montgomery, Alabama's Saint James School starting with the 2008 season.[2][3] These games had previously aired on WACV (1170 AM).[2]

Station relocation

On April 27 2006 the station was granted a construction permit by the Federal Communications Commission to change its community of license to Orrville, Alabama. This permit expires on April 27 2009.

References

  1. ^ a b Benn, Alvin (2005-02-28). "Longtime radio host dies at 83". Montgomery Advertiser.
  2. ^ a b Tankersley, Mike (2008-08-03). "MEDIA WATCH: Stallings' son never met a day he didn't love". Montgomery Advertiser.
  3. ^ "Saint James Football on WALX 100.9 FM - LAZER 101". Saint James School (Press release).