WKXU (FM)

WKXU
Simulcast of WKIX-FM Raleigh
Broadcast areaResearch Triangle
Frequency102.5 MHz
BrandingKIX 102
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Ownership
Owner
WBBB, WKJO, WKIX-FM, WKIX, WPLW-FM, WPTF, WQDR, WQDR-FM
History
First air date
1989 (as WHLQ)
Former call signs
  • WHLQ (1989–2004)
  • WKXU (2004–2010)
  • WPLW (2010–2019)
  • WPLW-FM (2019–2023)[1]
Call sign meaning
Kix
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID22322
ClassA
ERP1,500 watts
HAAT203.8 meters (669 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
36°06′14″N 78°57′58″W / 36.104°N 78.966°W / 36.104; -78.966
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.kix102fm.com

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]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference fcc-callsigns was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WKXU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "FM Query Results (WKXU)". FCC. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
  4. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WKXU