WPYX
Classic rock radio station in Albany, New York, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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WPYX (106.5 FM "PYX 106") is a commercial radio station licensed to Albany, New York, and serving the Capital District. It broadcasts a classic rock radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. WPYX also carries New York Giants football games.
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Broadcast area | Capital District |
Frequency | 106.5 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | "PYX 106" |
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Format | Classic rock |
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WGY, WGY-FM, WKKF, WOFX, WRVE, WTRY-FM | |
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First air date | September 1967 (56 years ago) (1967-09) as WDKC |
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Call sign meaning | Pronounced "picks" |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 73911 |
Class | B |
ERP | 15,500 watts |
HAAT | 275 meters (902 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42.636°N 74.001°W / 42.636; -74.001 |
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Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | pyx106 |
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WPYX has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 15,500 watts. The transmitter is on Pinnacle Road in Helderberg Escarpment tower farm in New Scotland, amid the towers for other Albany-area TV and FM stations.[2] WPYX broadcasts using HD Radio technology. Its HD-2 digital subchannel formerly played 1970s classic rock, branded as "Gran Turino Radio".