WKIX (AM)

WKIX
Broadcast area
Frequency850 kHz
BrandingOldies 850
Programming
FormatOldies
Ownership
Owner
WBBB, WKIX-FM, WKJO, WKXU, WPLW-FM, WPTF, WQDR, WQDR-FM
History
First air date
1947 (as WNAO)
Former call signs
  • WNAO (1947–1955)
  • WKIX (1955–1994)
  • WYLT (1994–1995)
  • WRBZ (1995–2010)
  • WKIX (2010–2012)
  • WPTK (2012–2021)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID888
ClassD
Power
  • 9,000 watts day
  • 120 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
35°47′38.55″N 78°45′42.02″W / 35.7940417°N 78.7616722°W / 35.7940417; -78.7616722 (WKIX)
Translator(s)See § Translators
Links
Public license information
Websiteoldies850.com

WKIX (850 kHz) is an AM radio station with an oldies format. Licensed to Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, the station serves the Research Triangle area. The station is owned by Curtis Media Group.[2] Studios are located in Raleigh.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WKIX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WKIX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.