WIBX

WIBX
Broadcast areaMohawk Valley
Frequency950 kHz
Branding950 and 92.3 WIBX
Programming
FormatNews/Talk
AffiliationsFox News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
WLZW, WFRG-FM, WODZ-FM, WOUR
History
First air date
December 5, 1925; 98 years ago (1925-12-05)
Former frequencies
1460 kHz (1925–1926)
1280 kHz (1926–1927)
1260 kHz (1927–1928)
1200 kHz (1928–1941)
1230 kHz (1941–1948)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility IDWIBX: 168
W295DI: 202325
ClassAM: B
FM: D
PowerWIBX: 5,000 watts
W295DI: 250 watts
Transmitter coordinates
43°6′12″N 75°20′31″W / 43.10333°N 75.34194°W / 43.10333; -75.34194 (WIBX)
Translator(s)92.3 W295DI (Utica)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewibx950.com

WIBX (950 AM) is a commercial radio station in Utica, New York. It is one of Central New York's oldest radio stations, dating back to 1925. The station airs a news/talk radio format and is owned by Townsquare Media as part of a cluster with adult contemporary 98.7 WLZW, country music 104.3 WFRG-FM, classic hits 96.1 WODZ, and classic rock 96.9 WOUR. The studios and offices are on River Road in Marcy, New York.[2]

WIBX broadcasts at 5,000 watts around the clock. It uses a directional antenna system with a four-tower array to avoid interfering with other stations on AM 950. The transmitter is off Clark Mills Road in Whitesboro, New York.[3] WIBX is also heard on FM translator W295DI at 92.3 FM.[4]

  1. ^ WIBX: 168
    W295DI: 202325 "Facility Technical Data for WIBX"
    . Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
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  2. ^ WIBX website
  3. ^ RadioLocator.com
  4. ^ "Did you hear? WIBX is broadcasting on a new FM signal".