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KWXX-FM

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KWXX-FM/KAOY
Broadcast areaHilo/Kailua-Kona
FrequencyKWXX: 94.7 MHz
KAOY: 101.5 MHz
BrandingKWXX
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerNew West Broadcasting Corp.
KMWB, KNWB, KPUA
History
First air date
KWXX: May 2, 1983
KAOY: May 18, 1981 (as KKON)
Former call signs
KAOY:
KKON-FM (1981–1982)
KOAS (1982–1992)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility IDKWXX: 48679
KAOY: 70377
ClassKWXX: C1
KAOY: C0
ERPKWXX: 51,000 watts
KAOY: 6,500 watts
HAATKWXX: -231 meters
KAOY: 909 meters
Transmitter coordinates
KWXX:
19°47′2″N 155°5′25″W / 19.78389°N 155.09028°W / 19.78389; -155.09028
KAOY:
19°43′15″N 155°55′16″W / 19.72083°N 155.92111°W / 19.72083; -155.92111
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekwxx.com/

KWXX-FM (94.7 FM) is a radio station in Hilo, Hawaii broadcasting an adult contemporary format as well as local music. A satellite station, KAOY (101.5 FM), is licensed to Kealakekua, Hawaii and serves the Kailua-Kona area. The station is owned by New West Broadcasting Corp.

History

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KAOY went on the air as KKON-FM on May 18, 1981. In 1982, the station changed its call sign to KOAS. On February 7, 1992, the current call letters were adapted.[2]

KWXX went on the air on May 2, 1983.

References

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  1. ^ KWXX: 48679
    KAOY: 70377 "Facility Technical Data for KWXX-FM/KAOY"
    . Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
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  2. ^ "KAOY Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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