WYXL

WYXL
Broadcast areaCentral New York
Frequency97.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingLite Rock 97.3
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
SubchannelsHD2: AAA "96.7 The Vine"
HD3: Sports "96.3 The Buzzer"
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Saga Communications
  • (Saga Communications of New England, LLC)
WFIZ, WHCU, WIII, WNYY, WQNY
History
First air date
1948; 76 years ago (1948) (as WYFC at 95.1)
Former call signs
WYFC (1948–1951)
WHCU-FM (1951–1987)
Former frequencies
95.1 MHz (1948–1950)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID18051
ClassB
ERP26,000 watts
HAAT268 meters (879 ft)
Translator(s)HD2: 96.7 W244CZ (Ithaca)
HD3: 96.3 W242AB (Cayuga Heights)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live (HD2)
Websiteliterock973.com
967thevine.com (HD2)
963thebuzzer.com (HD3)

WYXL (97.3 FM) is a commercial radio station in Ithaca, New York, known as "Lite Rock 97.3." It broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format. The station has been owned by Saga Communications, operating as part of its Cayuga Radio Group, since 2005. It is co-owned with WHCU, WQNY, WIII, and WNYY. In the evening, WYXL carries the nationally syndicated show John Tesh, Intelligence for Your Life.

WYXL has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 26,000 watts. It broadcasts using HD Radio technology. The HD2 digital subchannel carries an adult album alternative (AAA) format, feeding an FM translator at 96.7 MHz. The HD3 subchannel carries a sports radio format, feeding an FM translator at 96.3 MHz.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WYXL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.