WXGI
| File:WXGI 950-100.5espnsports logo.jpg | |
| Broadcast area | Richmond, Virginia Petersburg, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 950 kHz |
| Branding | "ESPN 950" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Sports Radio |
| Affiliations | ESPN Radio Dial Global NBC Sports Radio Compass Media Networks Sports USA Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1947 |
Call sign meaning | W EX GI former owners were retired Army |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 74207 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 3,900 Watts daytime 45 Watts nighttime |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°30′52.0″N 77°30′28.0″W / 37.514444°N 77.507778°W |
| Repeater(s) | 100.5 MHz (WZEZ) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | WXGI Webstream |
| Website | WXGI Online |
WXGI is a sports radio formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Richmond, Virginia, serving the Richmond/Petersburg area. WXGI is owned and operated by Red Zebra Broadcasting.[1]
Recent history
In 2006, the station was purchased by Red Zebra Broadcasting, which is owned by Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder. Former CEO of Red Zebra, Bennett Zier, stated at the time, "I am excited about our continued growth and our new ability to serve loyal Redskins fans in and around Richmond. WXGI is the perfect addition to our new group of radio stations."[2]
ESPN 950 is part of the Redskins Radio Network, which carries all Redskins games throughout the season. The station also broadcasts local sports talk every weekday, including SportsPhone with Big Al, Hardly Workin' with Greg Burton, and The SportsKing with Jamie King. In addition, they carry Richmond Spiders sports, Washington Nationals baseball, and the various properties syndicated by ESPN Radio, including Monday Night Football, MLB, NBA, and the College Football Playoff.[3]
Starting February 1, 2014, most of WXGI's programming became simulcast on Hoffman Communications' WZEZ on the FM dial.[4]
References
- ^ "WXGI Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ [1], Radiolink.com.
- ^ [2], ESPN950am.com.
- ^ "ESPN RADIO IN RICHMOND TO BECOME AVAILABLE ON THE FM DIAL STARTING FEBRUARY 1ST, 2014". WXGI-AM.
External links
- ESPN 950 Online
- Facility details for Facility ID WXGI ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database