WEXR (106.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting in the Meridian, Mississippi, area. Its transmitter is located on Mississippi Highway 145 south of Meridian. WEXR is part of the Alert FM digital alert and messaging system for Lauderdale County first responders.[2]
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| Broadcast area | Meridian, Mississippi |
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| Frequency | 106.9 MHz |
| Branding | 106.9 The Eagle |
| Programming | |
| Format | College Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Meridian Community College Foundation |
| History | |
Former call signs | WMMZ (1998) WMLV (1998–2005) WKZB (2005–2011) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 82188 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,300 watts |
| HAAT | 164 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | meridiancc |
In September 2011 WKZB was donated to Meridian Community College.[3]
On September 9, 2011 WKZB changed its callsign to WEXR and changed formats from classic hits to college radio, branded as "The Eagle".
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WEXR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Mississippi County Adds Alert FM Portal". Radio World. November 16, 2007. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012.
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External links
edit- Facility details for Facility ID 82188 (WEXR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WEXR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
32°19′30″N 88°41′17″W / 32.32500°N 88.68806°W
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