WWKX

WWKX
Broadcast areaBlackstone Valley
Frequency106.3 MHz
BrandingHOT 106
Programming
FormatRhythmic contemporary
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
June 26, 1949 (as WWON-FM at 105.5)
Former call signs
  • WWON-FM (1949–1986)
  • WNCK (1986–1988)
Former frequencies
105.5 MHz (1949–1958)
Call sign meaning
"Kicks" (former branding)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID65198
ClassA
ERP1,150 watts
HAAT158 meters (518 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitehot1063.com

WWKX (106.3 FM, "Hot 106") is a rhythmic contemporary radio station in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, serving the Blackstone Valley and much of the Providence metropolitan area. The Cumulus Media outlet operates with an ERP of 1.15 kW and is licensed to Woonsocket. The station's studios are located in East Providence and the transmitter site is in Cumberland.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WWKX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.