WRKX
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{{Infobox radio station
| logo = File:WRKX 95.3JACKFM logo.jpg
| name = WRKX
| city = Ottawa, Illinois
| branding = 95.3 Jack FM
| frequency = 95.3 MHz
| airdate = August 15, 1964
| format = Variety hits
| erp = 4,300 watts
| haat = {{convert|61|meters}}
| class = A
| facility_id = 70304
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = WOLI (1964–1976)
| former_frequencies = 98.3 MHz (1964–1975)
| owner = NRG Media[http://www.nrgmedia.com/stations.aspx Stations WRKX - FM] Accessed May 11, 2010
| licensee = NRG License Sub, LLC
| sister_stations = WCMY
| webcast = [http://player.listenlive.co/52931 Listen Live]
| website = [https://1430wcmy.com/wrkx-home-page/ WRKX Online]
| licensing_authority = FCC
}}
WRKX (95.3 FM, "Jack FM") is a radio station broadcasting a variety hits format. Licensed to Ottawa, Illinois, the station covers Northern Illinois, including LaSalle, and Ottawa.[http://www.nrgmedia.com/post/stations/wrkx(1).JPG WRKX Coverage Area] Accessed May 11, 2010 It is owned by NRG Media.
History
The station began broadcasting on August 15, 1964, as WOLI, and broadcast at 98.3 MHz.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1965/B1-1965-YB-All.pdf 1965 Broadcasting Yearbook], Broadcasting, 1965. p. B-51. Retrieved July 25, 2018.[https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=82980 History Cards for WRKX], fcc.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2018. WOLI aired a MOR format.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1971/B-1-Radio-YB-1971.pdf 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook], Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-66. Retrieved July 25, 2018. By 1975, the station had begun airing a rock/top 40 format.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1975/C%201%201975%20Radio.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1975], Broadcasting, 1975. p. C-59. Retrieved July 25, 2018. In 1975, the station's frequency was changed to 95.3 MHz, and in September 1976, its call sign was changed to WRKX.
By 1977, the station had begun airing a country music format.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1977/C-1%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201977.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1977], Broadcasting, 1977. p. C-66. Retrieved July 25, 2018. The station continued airing a country music format into the 1980s.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1984/B-Radio-AL-MT-BC-YB-1984.pdf Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984], Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1984. p. B-82. Retrieved July 25, 2018. By 1985, the station had begun airing an adult contemporary format.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1985/B-Radio-AL-to-MT-BC-YB-1985.pdf Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1985], Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1985. p. B-85. Retrieved July 25, 2018. In August 1991, the station's format was changed to classic rock."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1991-08.pdf Format Changes]", The M-Street Journal. Vol. 8, No. 33. August 19, 1991. p. 1. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
In early 1993, the station's format was changed to hot AC."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1993-03.pdf Format Changes]", The M-Street Journal. Vol. 10 No. 9. March 3, 1993. p. 1. Retrieved July 25, 2018. The station was branded "K95.3", "The River".{{cite web|url=http://wcmy1430.com:80/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001002205359/http://wcmy1430.com/|title=About Us|publisher=WCMY|archive-date=October 2, 2000|access-date=July 25, 2018|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}{{cite web|url=http://953theriver.net:80/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090123035954/http://953theriver.net/|title=95-3 The River - Your At Work Station|publisher=95.3 The River|archive-date=January 23, 2009|access-date=July 25, 2018|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} By 2010, the station's format had changed to adult hits, as "95.3 SAM FM",{{cite web|url=http://ottawaradio.net/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100824072321/http://ottawaradio.net/|title=WCMY - Ottawa, IL|publisher=Ottawaradio.net |archive-date=August 24, 2010|access-date=July 25, 2018|url-status=dead}}[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2009/AL-MT-M-Street-18-2009-2010.pdf The Radio Book]. 2009-2010. p. 212. Retrieved July 25, 2018. carrying Westwood One's S.A.M.: Simply About Music programming until the discontinuation of the network in August 2015, at which point the station became "95.3 Jack FM"."[https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/145058/westwood-one-signs-off-sam-fm Westwood One Signs Off 'SAM-FM']", All Access Music Group. August 31, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
References
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External links
- [https://www.facebook.com/953-JACK-FM-149271690847/ Jack FM 95.3 Facebook]
- [http://www.ottawaradio.net/ WRKX's website]
- {{FM station data|70304|WRKX}}
{{LaSalle-Peru Radio}}
{{NRG Media}}
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Category:Adult hits radio stations in the United States
Category:NRG Media radio stations