WRXK-FM
WRXK-FM (96.1 MHz) is a commercial radio station with studios in Estero, Florida and licensed to Bonita Springs, Florida, broadcasting to the Fort Myers-Naples-Marco Island area. WRXK-FM airs a rock format branded as "96 K-Rock" under Program Director Chris DeLozier.
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| Broadcast area | Fort Myers-Naples-Marco Island, Florida |
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| Frequency | 96.1 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 96 K-Rock |
| Programming | |
| Format | Mainstream rock |
| Subchannels | HD2: Sports (WBCN simulcast) |
| Affiliations | Miami Dolphins, Audacy |
| Ownership | |
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| WBCN, WJPT, WWCN, WXKB | |
| History | |
First air date | 1979 (as WLEQ, "Q96") 1986 (as WRXK) |
Former call signs | WLEQ (1979-1986) WRXK (1986-1990) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 73976 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 341 meters (1,119 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | 96krock.com |
History
The station signed on in 1979 under the call sign "WLEQ" with the branding "Q96". It ran an adult contemporary format. In 1986, the station dropped its adult contemporary format and flipped to mainstream rock with the moniker name "96 K-Rock". At the time, they aired mainstream rock which would later change their format towards active rock. It mixes hard rock, metal, and classic rock. 96 K-Rock also airs The House of Hair hosted by Dee Snider, lead singer of Twisted Sister.
96 K-Rock also airs Miami Dolphins football.
On February 13, 2012, WRXK-FM changed their format to hot talk, branded as "96 K-Rock, Talk That Rocks", but returned to rock on June 17, 2013, in preparation for sister station 99X's flip to ESPN programming on June 20.[1]
On July 9, 2018, Beasley Broadcast Group parted ways with Bubba the Love Sponge, whose morning show had aired on WRXK-FM. A new morning show based out of sister station WRIF in Detroit and syndicated to Boston and other markets, "Dave and Chuck the Freak", replaced his show.
External links
- WRXK-FM official website
- WRXK in the FCC FM station database
- WRXK on Radio-Locator
- WRXK in Nielsen Audio's FM station database