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 (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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