WKXR
| Ownership | |
|---|---|
| Owner |
|
| History | |
First air date | May 24, 1947[1] |
Former call signs | WGWR (1947–1984) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 55102 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 500 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°43′26.00″N 79°48′21.00″W / 35.7238889°N 79.8058333°W |
| Translator(s) | 94.9 W235CO (Asheboro) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Limited |
| Website | wkxr.com |
WKXR (1260
translator station W235CO (94.9 FM
).
History
The station signed on May 24, 1947[1] as WGWR.[3] It changed its call letters to WKXR on April 4, 1984.[4] When Chris Kelly of WKRR worked at WKXR as a teenager, the station's playlist included Patsy Cline, Hank Williams Jr. and Tammy Wynette.[5]
WKXR started its broadcast day at 5:00 a.m. and ended its broadcast day at 11:00 p.m. However, in recent years, WKXR has continued to broadcast from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. WKXR turns its power down at 11:00 pm, but its feed still plays on
cable TV
channel mainly used for local bulletins.
Programming
WKXR also broadcasts live sporting events such as
Asheboro Copperheads baseball and news from the North Carolina News Network. One of WKXR's most enduring features is the Swap Shop, a call-in show used to sell used items. WKXR plays a mix of classic country
and modern country. On Sundays, WKXR carries Sunday morning worship services from local churches.
Translator
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W235CO | 94.9 FM | Asheboro, North Carolina | 156964 | 250 | D | 35°43′24.5″N 79°48′21.9″W / 35.723472°N 79.806083°W | LMS |
References
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2009 (PDF). 2009. p. D-393. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ^ "WKXR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WGWR (WKXR) FCC history cards" (PDF). CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ^ "Call Sign History (WKXR)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ^ Jeri Rowe, "ock 92 Bucks the Trend of Syndicated Morning Shows," Greensboro News & Record, January 3, 1999, p. D1.