Broadcast area | Charlotte metropolitan area |
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Frequency | 1060 kHz |
Branding | La Z 99.1 y 97.3 FM |
Programming | |
Format | Regional Mexican |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WGSP, WGSP-FM, WNOW, WOLS | |
History | |
First air date | 1947 |
Former call signs | WMAP (1947–1989) WKRE (1989–2004) WBTB (2004) WXNC (2004–Present) |
Call sign meaning | North Carolina |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 57451 |
Class | D |
Power | 4,000 watts day 2,400 watts critical hours |
Translator(s) | 97.3 W247CV (Monroe) |
Repeater(s) | 1030 WNOW (Mint Hill) |
Links | |
Public license information |
WXNC (1060 AM) is a commercial radio station in Monroe, North Carolina, serving the Charlotte metropolitan area. It broadcasts a Regional Mexican radio format, branded as “La Z” It is owned by the Norsan Group. This station also simulcasts on WNOW 1030 AM
WXNC is a daytimer station. By day, WXNC is powered at 4,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna.[2] But because AM 1060 is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A KYW Philadelphia and XECPAE Mexico City, WXNC must sign off at night to avoid interference. During critical hours, it is powered at 2,400 watts. Programming is heard around the clock on FM translator W247CV at 97.3 MHz.