WFOX (FM)
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| Broadcast area | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 95.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 95.9 The Fox |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WEZN-FM, WPLR, WYBC-FM, WEBE, WICC | |
| History | |
First air date | 1966 (as WDRN) |
Former call signs | WDRN (1966-1975)[1] WNLK-FM (1975-1976)[1] WLYQ (1976-1988) WGMX (1988-1989) WEFX (1989-2006)[2] |
Call sign meaning | We're The FOX or Fairfield cOunty roX |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 14379 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,000 watts |
| HAAT | 91.1 meters (299 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°06′54″N 73°26′6″W / 41.11500°N 73.43500°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
WFOX (95.9 MHz, advertised on air as "95.9 The Fox") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. The station is licensed to Southport, Connecticut, United States, and it serves the Bridgeport area. The station is owned by Connoisseur Media as of May 10, 2013.[3] WFOX's offices and studios are located on Wheelers Farms Road in Milford, Connecticut with other Connoisseur radio stations and the transmitter is in Norwalk, Connecticut.
History
In April 2006, the current call letters replaced WEFX.[2][4]
On Monday May 13, 2019, WFOX relaunched its new classic rock format towards 1980s-2000s rock.[5]
References
- ^ a b https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=81976
- ^ a b "Call Sign History". CDBS Public Access Database. FCC Media Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
- ^ Venta, Lance (May 6, 2013). "Cox Sells Stations In Six Markets To Two Groups". RadioInsight. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- ^ http://www.fybush.com/NERW/2006/060424/nerw.html, Retrieved on 2008/05/15.
- ^ WFOX Moves to the Next Generation of Classic Rock Radioinsight - Monday May 13, 2019
External links
- 95.9 The Fox official website
- Facility details for Facility ID WFOX ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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