WCSX
Classic rock radio station in Birmingham–Detroit, Michigan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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WCSX (94.7 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Birmingham, Michigan, and serving Metro Detroit. It broadcasts a classic rock radio format and is owned by the Beasley Broadcast Group. The studios and transmitter are on Radio Plaza in Ferndale.[2] Despite its call sign, WCSX is not affiliated with the CSX Corporation.
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Broadcast area | Metro Detroit |
Frequency | 94.7 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | 94.7 WCSX |
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Format | Classic rock |
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WDMK, WMGC-FM, WRIF | |
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First air date | September 1, 1958; 65 years ago (1958-09-01) |
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Call sign meaning | "Classics" |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 25084 |
Class | B |
ERP | 13,500 watts |
HAAT | 290 meters (951 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°27′13″N 83°9′50″W |
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Webcast | Listen via iHeart |
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WCSX transmits its signal from a tower at 951 feet in height above average terrain (HAAT) with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 13,500 watts. Five other Detroit radio stations transmit their signal from the same tower. WCSX broadcasts using HD Radio technology. Its HD2 digital subchannel carries an all podcast format, known as "Podcast Radio US " which feeds an FM translator at 99.1 MHz. The HD3 subchannel plays Christian Contemporary music from the Smile FM network, which feeds an FM translator station at 103.9 MHz.