WIRX
MHz (HD Radio) | |
| Branding | Rock 107 WIRX |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Mainstream rock |
| Affiliations | Detroit Lions Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WCSY-FM, WCXT, WQYQ, WSJM-FM, WYTZ | |
| History | |
First air date | June 20, 1966 (as WSJM-FM) |
Former call signs | WSJM-FM (1965–1969) |
Call sign meaning | Music WIRX (Works) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 74005 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1,200 watts |
| HAAT | 152 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wirx.com |
WIRX (107.1
The station's city of license is St. Joseph, Michigan broadcasting in HD from a tower at the edge of Benton Township, Michigan. The station features The Plan B Morning Show.History
According to the "History of 107.1 FM St. Joseph",
In 1969, the station changed its call letters to WIRX(FM) and switched to a completely jockless, automated Country format, tagged "WIRX Country."
1979 began the
The station switched its format slightly to a more AC-leaning rock format and was rebranded as "The New Magic 107 WIRX" with Jim Gifford and The Champions of Breakfast as the morning show.
WIRX returned to their roots as "Rock 107 WIRX" in 1991 and began running a mainstream rock format which it continues to do to this day.
Former Program Directors include Jim Gifford, Shelley Morgan, and Robb Rose.
The station is managed on a local level to this day, much as it was when it first came on the air.
Morning shows
The station has had several morning shows over the last decade. Hosts have included John Jay with Brother Phil, the syndicated "Free Beer and Hot Wings", The Jason Lee show featuring Hunter, Rex Charger, and the current "Plan B Morning Show" with Brock Havens.
References
- ^ Michiguide.com (2007). "WIRX FM 107.1 St. Joseph". Michiguide.com. Retrieved September 3, 2007.
- ^ FCC (2007). "WIRX Station Search Details". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved September 3, 2007.
- ^ History of 107.1 FM St. Joseph - ROCK 107 WIRX Website, Retrieved January 1, 2010 [1]
External links
- Mid-West Family Broadcasting
- WSJM, Inc. / Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Michigan's Great Southwest
- WIRX in the FCC FM station database
- WIRX in Nielsen Audio's FM station database