WRCV 101.7 FM is a radio station licensed to Dixon, Illinois, covering Northern Illinois, including Dixon, Sterling, and Rock Falls.[6] WRCV has a country music format and is owned by Shaw Media. The station began broadcasting September 1, 1965, and held the call sign WIXN-FM.[2] The station was originally owned by Russell G. Salter, and simulcast the programming of WIXN 1460.[2][3]
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| Broadcast area | Dixon, Illinois |
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| Frequency | 101.7 MHz |
| Branding | River Country 101.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WIXN, WSEY | |
| History | |
First air date | September 1, 1965 (as WIXN-FM)[2] |
Former call signs | WIXN-FM (1965[3]-2003)[4] |
| Technical information[5] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 21203 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 Watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | www.rivercountry1017.com |
References
edit- ^ [1]
- ^ a b c 1966 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1966. p. B-47. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ a b History Cards for WRCV, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WRCV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ WRCV Coverage Area Accessed May 11, 2010
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External links
edit- WRCV's website
- Facility details for Facility ID 21203 (WRCV) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WRCV in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
41°49′30″N 89°29′53″W / 41.825°N 89.498°W
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