WLXN
| Broadcast area | Piedmont Triad |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1440 kHz |
| Branding | Majic 99.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic Hits |
| Affiliations | 24/7 FUN |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Davidson County Broadcasting Company, Inc. |
| WWLV | |
| History | |
First air date | September 22, 1946[1] |
Former call signs | WBUY (September 22, 1946-January 1, 1984)[2] |
Call sign meaning | W LeXingtoN |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 15838 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 1,000 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°50′2″N 80°14′1″W / 35.83389°N 80.23361°W (day) 35°49′56″N 80°17′14″W / 35.83222°N 80.28722°W (night) |
| Translator(s) | 99.9 W260BG (Lexington) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | wlxn.com |
WLXN (1440 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Lexington, North Carolina, US, it serves the Piedmont Triad area. The station is currently owned by Davidson County Broadcasting. Its programming is also simulcast on a translator, W260BG (99.9 FM).
The station broadcasts local high school sports and University of North Carolina games.
History
Originally, this station was called WBUY. In 1984, when co-owned WLXN-FM became WKOQ, the AM became WLXN and played Southern gospel and later soft adult contemporary music; then WLXN changed to news/talk.
In 2010, several months after co-owned Majic 94.1 dropped oldies, that station's web site announced oldies were returning, on WLXN.[3] The change took place on February 28, 2011.[4]
On November 19, 2014 WLXN rebranded as "Majic 99.9". The station has also switched from Kool Gold to Tom Kent's 24/7 FUN. Max McGann and Ralph Shaw continued hosting the morning show until August 2015. The AM tower moved to the northern part of Davidson County, and the FM translator received a signal increase. In January 2016, Willie Edwards and Corie Odden took over the morning show.[5][6] Following Odden's departure in mid-2016, Leanne Petty joined Edwards on Majic Mornings in October.
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W260BG | 99.9 FM | Lexington, North Carolina | 250 | D |
W260BG's license is currently held by Educational Media Foundation, which programs WLXN's sister station, WWLV.
Current Logo
References
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook, 1984, B-187.
- ^ "Call Sign History". Retrieved 2010-08-10.
- ^ "Homepage - WTHZ". Retrieved 2010-08-10.
- ^ "New Oldies Station On Air". WXII12.com. February 28, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
- ^ WLXN Resurrects Majic Branding
- ^ "Radio station changes marketing name to MAJIC". The Dispatch. November 19, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
External links
- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID WLXN ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Template:FMQ
- W260BG at FCCdata.org
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