KWXX-FM explained

KWXX-FM/KAOY
City:KWXX: Hilo, Hawaii
KAOY: Kealakekua, Hawaii
Area:Hilo/Kailua-Kona
Branding:KWXX
Frequency:KWXX: 94.7 MHz
KAOY: 101.5 MHz
Airdate:KWXX: May 2, 1983
KAOY: May 18, 1981 (as KKON)
Format:Adult contemporary
Erp:KWXX: 51,000 watts
KAOY: 6,500 watts
Haat:KWXX: -231 meters
KAOY: 909 meters
Class:KWXX: C1
KAOY: C0
Facility Id:KWXX: 48679
KAOY: 70377
Coordinates:KWXX:
19.7839°N -155.0903°W
KAOY:
19.7208°N -155.9211°W
Former Callsigns:KAOY:
KKON-FM (1981–1982)
KOAS (1982–1992)
Owner:New West Broadcasting Corp.
Sister Stations:KMWB, KNWB, KPUA
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:kwxx.com/
Licensing Authority:FCC

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.[1]

KWXX went on the air on May 2, 1983.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KAOY Call Sign History . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .