WPXN (FM)

WPXN
Broadcast areaChampaign, Illinois
Frequency104.9 MHz
Branding104.9 WPXN
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsFox News Radio
Ownership
OwnerPaxton Broadcasting Corporation
History
First air date
1984; 40 years ago (1984)
Former call signs
WOKO (1983−1984)
Call sign meaning
Paxton
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID51989
ClassA
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT91 meters (299 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°27′11.1″N 88°6′11.1″W / 40.453083°N 88.103083°W / 40.453083; -88.103083
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.wpxnradio.com

WPXN (104.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary music format.[2] Licensed to Paxton, Illinois, United States, the station serves the Champaign area. The station is owned by Paxton Broadcasting Corporation and features programming from Fox News Radio.[3]

WPXN is the home of local high school sporting events, as well as the Illinois Fighting Illini and NASCAR.

In June 2020 WPXN installed a new broadcasting tower and returned to its full licensed power of 3,000 watts after months of broadcasting at a reduced power 250 watts because of structural issues with the old broadcasting tower.

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPXN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved February 21, 2010.
  3. ^ "WPXN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved February 21, 2010.


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