WPXY-FM

WPXY-FM
Rochester, New York;
Broadcast area	Rochester metro area
Frequency	97.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	98 PXY
Programming
Language(s)	English
Format	Top 40 (CHR)
Subchannels	HD2: Channel Q
Affiliations	Westwood One
Ownership
Owner	Audacy, Inc.; (Audacy License, LLC);
Sister stations	WBEE-FM; WBZA; WCMF-FM; WROC;
History
First air date	September 14, 1959; 65 years ago
Former call signs	WVET-FM (1959–61); WROC-FM (1961–75); WPXY (1975–83);
Call sign meaning	"Pixy" (reference to former beautiful music format)
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	53966
Class	B
ERP	50,000 watts
HAAT	142 meters (466 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	43°08′06″N 77°35′06″W / 43.135°N 77.585°W
Links
Public license information	Public file; LMS;
Webcast	Listen live (via Audacy)
Website	www.audacy.com/98pxy

WPXY-FM (97.9 MHz) is a heritage top 40 (CHR) station licensed to Rochester, New York. Its transmitter is located on Pinnacle Hill in Brighton, and its studios are located at High Falls Studios in downtown Rochester. WPXY also broadcasts on HD Radio, and includes a secondary subchannel, known as "Channel Q", which carries an LGBTQ+-oriented Talk/EDM format.