WYXR
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | Crosstown Radio Partnership, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 1974 |
Former call signs | WSWM (1975-1979) WSMS (1979-1994) WUMR (1994-2020) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 66625 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 25,000 watts |
| HAAT | 120.0 meters (393.7 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°9′17.00″N 89°51′28.00″W / 35.1547222°N 89.8577778°W |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
WYXR (91.7
The WYXR air room is located in the Central Atrium of Crosstown Concourse, where passersby can view inside the studio as shows are broadcast live. It officially started broadcasting on Monday, October 5, 2020.
Programming
The programming is a mix of music, news, talk, arts, and culture with a focus on the Memphis area and features more than 90 volunteer disc jockeys, along with syndicated programs from the KUDZUKIAN Network, Beale Street Caravan and Thacker Mountain Radio.
The mission of WYXR, according to its licensee, is to provide a musical, cultural and artistic platform that represents and informs the people of Memphis. It streams live and archives shows on its website.
History
The station was first signed on in 1974 as WSWM on what is now the
The University of Memphis transferred WUMR's license to Crosstown Radio Partnership, Inc. effective March 31, 2020, and the station's call sign was changed to WYXR.
Operations
The staff of WYXR includes executive director Robby Grant (of the group Big Ass Truck), program manager Jared “Jay B” Boyd, development manager Kate Teague and coordinator of operations Shelby McCall.
Notable Disc Jockeys
- Robert Gordon
- Andrew VanWyngarden
- Pat Sansone
- Greg Cartwright
- Zac Ives (Goner Records)
- DJ Spanish Fly
- DJ Kvng
- DJ Chris Cross
- DJ 2 Keys
- Jazzy Lo
- That Boy Cortez
- DJ Ben Murray
- DJ Alpha Whiskey
- Jack Cooper (WUMR)
References
External links
- wyxr
.org - WYXR in the FCC FM station database
- WYXR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database