Simulcast of WKIX-FM Raleigh | |
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Broadcast area | Research Triangle |
Frequency | 102.5 MHz |
Branding | KIX 102 |
Programming | |
Format | Classic hits |
Ownership | |
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WBBB, WKJO, WKIX-FM, WKIX, WPLW-FM, WPTF, WQDR, WQDR-FM | |
History | |
First air date | 1989 (as WHLQ) |
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Call sign meaning | Kix |
Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 22322 |
Class | A |
ERP | 1,500 watts |
HAAT | 203.8 meters (669 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°06′14″N 78°57′58″W / 36.104°N 78.966°W |
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Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | www |
WKXU (102.5 MHz) is a classic hits formatted commercial radio station licensed to Hillsborough, North Carolina, and serving the Research Triangle, including Durham and Raleigh. The station simulcasts the "KIX 102, Carolina's Greatest Hits" programming of hit music from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s that originates from WKIX-FM (102.9 FM) in Raleigh. The station is owned by New Century Media Group.[3] According to FCC ownership filings, New Century Media Group is 100% owned by Donald W. Curtis, chairman and CEO of Curtis Media Group.
WKXU has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 1,500 watts and is considered a Class A FM station. By contrast, some Raleigh-area stations, such as WNCB and WRDU run 100,000 watts. The transmitter is off Bivins Road north of Durham.[4]
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