KWXX-FM
KWXX-FM (94.7 FM) is a radio station in Hilo, Hawaii broadcasting an adult contemporary format as well as local music. A satellite station, KAOY (101.5 FM), is licensed to Kealakekua, Hawaii and serves the Kailua-Kona area. The station is owned by New West Broadcasting Corp.
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| City | KWXX: Hilo, Hawaii KAOY: Kealakekua, Hawaii |
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| Broadcast area | Hilo/Kailua-Kona |
| Frequency | KWXX: 94.7 FM MHz KAOY 101.5 FM MHz |
| Slogan | Hawaii's Island Music Station |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | New West Broadcasting Corp. |
| KMWB, KNWB, KPUA | |
| History | |
First air date | KWXX: May 2, 1983 KAOY May 18, 1981 (as KKON) |
Former call signs | KAOY: KKON-FM (1981-1982) KOAS (1982-1992) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | KWXX:48679 KAOY:70377 |
| Class | KWXX: C1 KAOY: C0 |
| ERP | KWXX: 51,000 watts KAOY: 6,500 watts |
| HAAT | KWXX: -231 meters KAOY: 909 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | KWXX:19°47′2″N 155°5′25″W
KAOY:19°43′15″N 155°55′16″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | kwxx.com/ |
History
KAOY went on the air as KKON-FM on May 18, 1981. In 1982, the station changed its call sign to KOAS. On February 7, 1992, the current call letters were adapted.[1]
KWXX went on the air on May 2, 1983.
References
- "KAOY Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- KWXX-FM in the FCC's FM station database
- KWXX on Radio-Locator
- KWXX in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- KAOY in the FCC's FM station database
- KAOY on Radio-Locator
- KAOY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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