WSEY (95.7 FM, "Sky 95.7") is a radio station licensed to Oregon, Illinois, covering Northern Illinois, including Rockford, Dixon, and Freeport.[3] WSEY currently airs an adult contemporary format and is owned by Shaw Media.
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| Broadcast area | Northern Illinois / Rockford / Dixon, Illinois |
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| Frequency | 95.7 MHz |
| Branding | Sky 95.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WIXN, WRCV | |
| History | |
First air date | December 27, 1999[1] |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 1641 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,200 watts |
| HAAT | 109 meters (358 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | Official website |
History
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The station began broadcasting December 27, 1999,[1] airing Christmas music, beginning its oldies format in January 2000.[4] The station's format would later shift to classic hits. Two decades later in February 2020, WSEY changed its format and branding as Sky 95.7 broadcasting an adult contemporary format.
References
edit- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2003-2004, Broadcasting & Cable, 2003. p. D-151. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WSEY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ (1).JPG WSEY Coverage Area, NRG Media. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M-Street Journal. Vol. 17 No. 1. January 5, 2000. p. 2. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
External links
edit- WSEY's website
- Facility details for Facility ID 1641 (WSEY) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WSEY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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