WLZX-FM
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| Broadcast area | North-Central Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 99.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | Lazer 99.3 & 98.5 |
| Programming | |
| Format | FM/HD1: Alternative rock HD2: Top 40/CHR "Hits 94.3" HD3: Oldies "Pure Oldies 96.9" |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1956 (as WHMP-FM) |
Former call signs | WHMP-FM (1956-2000) WLZX (2000-2017) |
Call sign meaning | We're LaZer to the maX ! |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 46963 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 5,800 watts |
| HAAT | 101 meters |
| Translator(s) | 94.3 W232BW (Amherst, relays HD2) 96.9 W245BK (Amherst, relays HD3) 98.5 W253CD (East Longmeadow, relays WLZX AM) |
| Repeater(s) | WLZX 1600 AM (East Longmeadow) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live (HD2) |
| Website | lazer993.com hits943.com (HD2) pureoldies969.com (HD3) |
WLZX-FM is a Saga Communications alternative rock radio station in Northampton, Massachusetts, broadcasting at 99.3 FM. The station has an alternative rock format.
History
WLZX-FM began when the station was purchased from Clear Channel, which operated 99.3 as WHMP 99.3 FM the "Rock Alternative".[1] Lazer 99.3 went live on September 11, 2000.[2]
WLZX-FM has a translator, W232BW 94.3 in Amherst at 200 watts which is a simulcast of WLZX-FM's HD2 channel, a top 40 station; branding themselves as the new hit music station in the Pioneer Valley.[3] WLZX-FM also has a translator, W245BK 96.9 (likewise, in Amherst) at 250 watts which is a simulcast of WLZX-FM's HD3 channel, an Oldies station; branding themselves as the new oldies station in the Pioneer Valley.[4][5]
On February 3, 2017, WLZX-FM rebranded as "Lazer 99.3 & 105.1" and began simulcasting on WLZX (formerly WHNP) 1600 AM and FM translator W286DB 105.1 FM East Longmeadow, Massachusetts (now W253CD 98.5 FM).[6] WLZX-FM has once again rebranded, this time being known as "Lazer 99.3 & 98.5".[7]
References
- ^ "WHMP 99.3 ONLINE". 1999-04-28. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
- ^ Peters, Bill; Saulmon, Greg (May 11, 2009). "Sustainable Radio". MassLive. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
- ^ "HD Radio station guide for San Francisco, California". hdradio.com. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
- ^ "Saga Launches Pure Oldies In Amherst MA". RadioInsight. 2018-06-04. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ^ "Pure Oldies 96.9" Logo
- ^ Laser 99.3 Adds Second Signal Radioinsight - February 3, 2017
- ^ "Lazer 99.3 & 98.5" Logo
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID WLZX ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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- W232BW at FCCdata.org
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- W245BK at FCCdata.org
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- W253CD at FCCdata.org
42°22′26″N 72°40′23″W / 42.374°N 72.673°W
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