WIXO
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WIXO (105.7
The name is based on several factors, one being the frequency (105.7) and the other being the fact that it recently relocated from 99.9 having been under the name 99X, and the "X" in the name had become an inherent part of the station. The "X" in the previous name had come from the call letters WIXO. The station features an active rock music format. Also, on the original frequency, the slogan 99X Rocks! had been used and appeared on the station logo, and the phrase became commonly used as the station name. Thus, the new frequency uses the phrase "105.7 The X Rocks!", which can also be seen on the new logo.
105.7 before WIXO
WWTO and WWCT
The original 105.7 was operating as
In late 1998 Bruce Foster sold the station to Kelly Communications. Kelly took over immediately with an LMA and brought in satellite programming in lieu of local jocks. A
In 2000 WWCT was acquired by AAA Entertainment Radio Group, moved towards an active rock format, and was named "Rock 105.7" towards the end of the format on 105.7 in 2003.
WXMP
AAA replaced WWCT with "Mix 105.7" and the callsign WXMP, and marketed the station as a
AAA Entertainment exited the Peoria market in September 2006 during a shakeup in Peoria radio ownership, selling 101.1 at
WIXO
WIXO debuted as the first station on the 99.9 frequency for Bartonville, Illinois in February 1997, and was known as "99X, Peoria's Modern Rock Alternative". It featured the alternative rock format. Original DJ's included Ian Chase, Jeff Williams, Stephanie Aaron, and Jay Wolfe.
The move from 99.9 to 105.7 allowed WIXO to be heard in an area around three times larger than it originally could.
WWCT, which was originally at 105.7 itself, moved from 96.5 to 99.9.
See also
- WWCT — former 105.7 and current 99.9
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WIXO". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Cumulus, Townsquare Swap Involves 65 Stations, 13 Markets, $116 Million Cash" from All Access (April 30, 2012)
- ^ "WWTO(FM) 105.7 Peoria, Illinois" by Doug Quick. Retrieved November 19, 2006.
External links
- WIXO in the FCC FM station database
- WIXO in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- JD the DJ: Airchecks — includes rare airchecks from New Orleans' WIXO.