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WCSX (94.7
WCSX transmits its signal from a
History
MOR (1958–1972)
The station
The original FCC
Oldies (1972–1976)
In 1972, WHFI shifted to a
In July 1973, Greater Media bought the station. The "Olde Golde" format evolved the following year into all-oldies. The call letters were changed to WHNE, "Honey Radio." Sister station 560 WQTE changed its call sign to WHND and began shadowcasting the format in 1974. WQTE continued as "Honey Radio" until 1994, by which time 94.7 FM had gone through several changes. Honey Radio was originally automated using Drake-Chenault's "Classic Gold" format, but transitioned to live personalities (on AM 560 only) around 1980.
Soft Adult Contemporary (1976–1987)
In 1976, WHNE became WMJC, "Magic 95," with a
By 1987, the adult contemporary field in Detroit had become quite crowded. In addition to WMJC, Detroit had
Classic Rock (1987–present)
On March 13, 1987, WCSX was launched, with Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll" as its first song. It was one of the first Classic Rock stations in the United States, and is also one of few nationwide to have endured with the classic rock format for several decades.
WCSX's most played bands are classic rock staples
WCSX did briefly expand its playlist to harder classic rock in 1996-97 (bands like Rush, Van Halen, Def Leppard, etc.) when Greater Media bought then-recently defunct station WLLZ's library, but went back to its toned down approach when WWBR went to a harder classic-rock format. The station also had a short run of playing current songs from their mainstay artists, using the slogan; "It doesn't have to be old to be a classic".
Beasley ownership
On July 19, 2016, the Beasley Media Group announced it would acquire Greater Media and its 21 stations (including WCSX) for $240 million.[3] The FCC approved the sale on October 6, and the sale closed on November 1.[4]
WCSX kept its format through the sale and has continued as Detroit's classic rock leader under Beasley ownership.
HD programming
WCSX broadcasts using HD Radio technology.[5][unreliable source?] In August 2005, WCSX launched its HD2 digital subchannel with a "Deep Trax" format.[6] In January 2014, the "Deep Trax" format was replaced "Detroit's Oldies 94.7 HD2", playing an oldies format.
On August 30, 2021, WCSX-HD2 changed its format from oldies to
On September 22, 2023, WCSX-HD2 flipped to an all-podcast format, as part of Beasley's "Podcast Radio US" network.[10]
The 93.5 signal as of late November 2023 no longer relays WCSX HD-2, and instead relays sister station WMGC HD-2, leaving Podcast Radio US only to be heard on local radio via WCSX HD-2 and the 99.1 FM signal, aside from internet streaming of the programming.
WCSX also has an HD3 subchannel, which carries
See also
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WCSX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WCSX
- ^ "Beasley Acquires Greater Media". August 3, 2016.
- ^ "Beasley Closes On Greater Media Purchase; Makes Multiple Staff Moves". November 1, 2016.
- ^ [1] HD Radio Guide for Detroit
- ^ Tucker, Ken (January 19, 2006). "Greater Media, Emmis Unveil HD2 Strategies". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
- ^ Beasley Launches The Roar In Detroit Radioinsight - August 30, 2021
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/W228CJ
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/W256EA
- ^ Beasley Launches Podcast Radio in Four Markets Radioinsight - September 22, 2023
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/W280CL