WKXX

WKXX (102.9 FM, "Mix 102.9") is a radio station licensed to the community of Attalla, Alabama, United States. The station is owned by Broadcast Media LLC.

WKXX
CityAttalla, Alabama
Broadcast areaGadsden, Alabama
BrandingMix 102.9
Slogan"Gadsden & Northeast Alabama's Best Music Mix"
Frequency102.9 FM (MHz)
FormatHot AC
ERP1,100 watts
HAAT214 meters (702 feet)
ClassA
Facility ID957
Transmitter coordinates33°58′28″N 86°12′24″W
OwnerBroadcast Media LLC
Sister stationsWAVU, WQSB
Webcasthttp://streamdb3web.securenetsystems.net/v5/MIX1029
Websitehttp://www.wkxx.com

WKXX broadcasts a hot adult contemporary music format to the greater Gadsden, Alabama, area.[1] Notable syndicated programming on WKXX includes The John Tesh Radio Show hosted by John Tesh.[2]

History

This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on June 10, 1991.[3] The new station was assigned the call letters WKXX by the FCC on July 12, 1991.[4] WKXX received its license to cover from the FCC on June 1, 1992.[5]

In October 1992, Kerry Rich contracted to sell this station to Alexandra Victoria Broadcasting Company, Inc. The deal was approved by the FCC on November 20, 1992, and the transaction was consummated the same day.[6]

In November 1997, Alexandra Victoria Broadcasting Company, Inc., made a deal to sell this station to Broadcast Media LLC. The deal was approved by the FCC on January 16, 1998, and the transaction was consummated on April 3, 1998.[7]

References
  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  2. "Where Can I Hear The Show?". The John Tesh Radio Show website. Retrieved December 31, 2007. WKXX-FM 102.9 FM, Monday-Saturday 9am-2pm, Sunday-Friday 7pm-midnight
  3. "Application Search Details (BPH-19900122MX)". FCC Media Bureau. June 10, 1991.
  4. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  5. "Application Search Details (BLH-19910909KD)". FCC Media Bureau. June 1, 1992.
  6. "Application Search Details (BALH-19921030HE)". FCC Media Bureau. November 20, 1992.
  7. "Application Search Details (BALH-19971112GG)". FCC Media Bureau. April 3, 1998.


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