WRCV

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]

WRCV
CityDixon, Illinois
Broadcast areaDixon, Illinois
BrandingRiver Country 101.7
Frequency101.7 MHz
First air dateSeptember 1, 1965 (as WIXN-FM)[1]
FormatCountry music
ERP6,000 Watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
ClassA
Facility ID21203
Former call signsWIXN-FM (1965[2]-2003)[3]
OwnerNRG Media[4]
(NRG License Sub, LLC)
Sister stationsWIXN, WSEY
Websitewww.rivercountry1017.com

References

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


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