WMXY
Radio station in Youngstown, Ohio / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WMXY (98.9 FM "Mix 98.9") is a commercial radio station in Youngstown, Ohio. It broadcasts a mainstream adult contemporary radio format and switches to all-Christmas music for much of November and December. WMXY is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. It is the Youngstown network affiliate for the Delilah syndicated music and call-in show in the evening, and carries the Ellen K Weekend Show Saturdays and Casey Kasem's classic American Top 40 on Sundays.
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Broadcast area | Youngstown metropolitan area |
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Frequency | 98.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | Mix 98.9 |
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Format | Adult contemporary |
Subchannels | HD2: Indie Radio (Alternative rock) |
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WAKZ, WBBG, WKBN, WNCD, WNIO | |
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First air date | August 26, 1947; 76 years ago (1947-08-26) (as WKBN-FM)[1] |
Former call signs | WKBN-FM (1947–1999) |
Call sign meaning | "Mix Youngstown" |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 73514 |
Class | B |
ERP | 5,900 watts |
HAAT | 418 meters (1,371 ft) |
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Webcast | Listen Live HD2: Listen Live |
Website | mix989.iheart.com |
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WMXY has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 5,900 watts. The transmitter is off South Avenue in Boardman, Ohio.[3] WMXY broadcasts in the HD Radio hybrid format. The HD-2 digital subchannel carries an alternative rock format branded as "Indie Radio."