Jump to content

WNXT (AM)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 76.27.198.89 (talk) at 04:35, 12 October 2016 (WNXT switched affiliations to Fox Sports Radio; updated website). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

WNXT
Frequency1260 kHz
BrandingFox Sports Radio 1260
Programming
FormatSports
AffiliationsABC Radio
Fox Sports Radio
Ohio State IMG Sports Network
Ownership
OwnerHometown Broadcasting of Portsmouth, Inc.
WNXT-FM, WZZZ
History
First air date
1951
Technical information
Facility ID62328
ClassB
Power5,000 watts day
1,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
38°48′38.00″N 82°59′21.00″W / 38.8105556°N 82.9891667°W / 38.8105556; -82.9891667
Links
Websitewnxtradio.com

WNXT (1260 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a sports format. Licensed to Portsmouth, Ohio, USA, the station is currently owned by Hometown Broadcasting of Portsmouth, Inc. and features programming from ABC Radio and Fox Sports Radio.[1][2]

History

WNXT went on the air in 1951. The history began when the original owner of WSAZ radio left to start a radio station in Portsmouth after WSAZ, as a radio station, became defunct.

Today's Format

Today much of WNXT is dominated by Fox Sports Radio and local sports. The station dumped much of its country music in 2004 for ESPN Radio. The station has a major variety of both local and professional sports. Roger Gray and Jim Smith are some of the local sports personalities. During the fall and winter, Jim Smith does the local sports show, the Saturday Morning Sports-line, talking to local coaches via telephone line. WNXT is also an affiliate for Cincinnati Reds baseball and Ohio State University football and basketball.

References

  1. ^ "WNXT Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ "WNXT Station Information Profile". Arbitron.