WPXN (FM) explained

WPXN
City:Paxton, Illinois
Country:US
Area:Champaign, Illinois
Branding:104.9 WPXN
Frequency:104.9 MHz
Format:Adult contemporary
Erp:3,000 watts
Haat:91m (299feet)
Class:A
Facility Id:51989
Licensing Authority:FCC
Coordinates:40.4531°N -88.1031°W
Callsign Meaning:Paxton
Former Callsigns:WOKO (1983−1984)
Affiliations:Fox News Radio
Owner:Paxton Broadcasting Corporation

WPXN (104.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary music format.[1] 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.[2]

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Station Information Profile . Winter 2010 . . February 21, 2010.
  2. Web site: WPXN Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division . February 21, 2010.