WJXB-FM (97.5 MHz, "B97.5") is a radio station licensed to serve Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. The station is owned by Duke Wright, through licensee Midwest Communications, Inc.
WJXB-FM broadcasts an adult contemporary music format.[3] The station was formerly a beautiful music station known as WEZK. The station was assigned the WJXB-FM call sign by the Federal Communications Commission on January 21, 2002.[1]
It was announced on May 28, 2014, that Midwest Communications would purchase nine of the ten Stations owned by South Central Communications, including WJXB-FM. With this purchase, Midwest Communications expanded its portfolio of stations to Evansville, Knoxville and Nashville.[4] The sale was finalized on September 2, 2014, at a price of $72 million.[5]
Translators
WJXB-FM programming is also carried on a broadcast translator station to extend or improve the coverage area of the station.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W297AX | 107.3 FM | Knoxville, Tennessee | 17782 | 250 | D | 35°48′41.3″N 83°40′7.6″W / 35.811472°N 83.668778°W | LMS |
References
- ^ a b "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJXB-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
- ^ Midwest Communications Acquires South Central Communications
- ^ "South Central Radio Group". Archived from the original on October 11, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
External links
- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 743048 (WJXB) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WJXB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 17782 (W297AX) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W297AX at FCCdata.org