WXDX-FM

WXDX-FM
Broadcast areaGreater Pittsburgh
Frequency105.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding105.9 The X
Programming
FormatAlternative rock
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
WBGG, WDVE, WKST-FM, WPGB, WWSW-FM
History
First air date
January 1, 1961; 63 years ago (1961-01-01)
Former call signs
  • WAZZ (1961–19??)
  • WAMO-FM (19??–1996)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID60153
ClassB
ERP15,500 watts
HAAT272 meters (892 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website1059thex.iheart.com

WXDX-FM (105.9 MHz) is a commercial radio station that is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Known as 105.9 The X, it airs an alternative rock radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia. Its studios and offices are located on Abele Road in Bridgeville next to I-79.[2] WXDX is the flagship radio station of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team.

WXDX-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 15,500 watts. Its transmitter is located off Swanson Street in Pittsburgh's North Side, on a tower shared with KDKA-TV and other FM stations.[3] WXDX-FM broadcast using HD Radio technology.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WXDX-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Back on the road again: WDVE, iHeartMedia relocating headquarters to South Fayette".
  3. ^ "WXDX-FM 105.9 MHz - Pittsburgh, PA". radio-locator.com.