WRCV

WRCV
City Dixon, Illinois
Broadcast area Dixon, Illinois
Branding River Country 101.7
Frequency 101.7 MHz
First air date September 1, 1965 (as WIXN-FM)[1]
Format Country music
ERP 6,000 Watts
HAAT 100 meters (330 ft)
Class A
Facility ID 21203
Former callsigns WIXN-FM (1965[2]-2003)[3]
Owner NRG Media[4]
(NRG License Sub, LLC)
Sister stations WIXN, WSEY
Website www.rivercountry1017.com

WRCV 101.7 FM is a radio station licensed to Dixon, Illinois, covering Northern Illinois, including Dixon, Sterling, and Rock Falls.[5] WRCV has a Country music format and is owned by NRG Media.[4] The station began broadcasting September 1, 1965, and held the call sign WIXN-FM.[1] The station was originally owned by Russell G. Salter, and simulcast the programming of WIXN 1460.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 1966 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1966. p. B-47. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  2. 1 2 History Cards for WRCV, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  3. Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  4. 1 2 Stations WRCV-FM Accessed May 11, 2010
  5. WRCV Coverage Area Accessed May 11, 2010

Coordinates: 41°49′30″N 89°29′53″W / 41.825°N 89.498°W / 41.825; -89.498


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