WXRT

WXRT
Broadcast areaChicago market
Frequency93.1 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding93XRT
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatAlternative rock
Ownership
Owner
WBBM, WBBM-FM, WBMX, WCFS-FM, WSCR, WUSN[1]
History
First air date
March 15, 1960; 64 years ago (1960-03-15)[2]
Former call signs
  • WSBC-FM (1960–63)
  • WXRT (1963–2000)
  • WXRT-FM (2000–11)
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID16853
ClassB
ERP
  • 6,700 watts (analog)
  • 267 watts (digital)
HAAT399 meters (1,309 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°53′56″N 87°37′23″W / 41.899°N 87.623°W / 41.899; -87.623
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via Audacy)
Websitewww.audacy.com/wxrt

WXRT (93.1 FM), also known as XRT and 93-XRT is an alternative rock radio station in Chicago, Illinois. The station is owned by Audacy, Inc.

The station broadcasts from a transmitter atop John Hancock Center and its studios are located at Two Prudential Plaza near Chicago's Millennium Park. WXRT broadcasts in the HD Radio format.[4]

  1. ^ Janowski, Thaddeus P. (September 29, 2010). "FCC 316: Application for Consent to Assign Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License or to Transfer Control of Entity Holding Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License (BTCH-20100930AFL)". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
  2. ^ 1961-62 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1961-1962. p. B-52. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WXRT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ HD Radio Guide for Chicago