KWXX-FM

KWXX-FM and KAOY
Broadcast areaHilo/Kailua-Kona
Frequencies
  • KWXX-FM: 94.7 MHz
  • KAOY: 101.5 MHz
BrandingKWXX
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerNew West Broadcasting Corp.
KMWB, KNWB, KPUA
History
First air date
  • KWXX-FM: May 2, 1983 (1983-05-02)
  • KAOY: May 18, 1981 (1981-05-18)
Former call signs
  • KAOY:
    • KKON-FM (1981–1982)
    • KOAS (1982–1992)
Technical information[1][2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID
  • KWXX-FM: 48679
  • KAOY: 70377
Class
  • KWXX-FM: C1
  • KAOY: C0
ERP
  • KWXX-FM: 51,000 watts
  • KAOY: 6,500 watts
HAAT
  • KWXX-FM: −231 meters (−758 ft)
  • KAOY: 909 meters (2,982 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitekwxx.com

KWXX-FM (94.7 FM) is a radio station in Hilo, Hawaii broadcasting an adult contemporary format as well as local music. A satellite station, KAOY (101.5 FM), is licensed to Kealakekua, Hawaii and serves the Kailua-Kona area. The station is owned by New West Broadcasting Corp.

History

KAOY went on the air as KKON-FM on May 18, 1981. In 1982, the station changed its call sign to KOAS. On February 7, 1992, the current call letters were adapted.[3]

KWXX went on the air on May 2, 1983.

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KWXX-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KAOY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "KAOY Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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