WXKC
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| City | Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Erie metropolitan area |
| Frequency | 99.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | Classy 100 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Contemporary |
| Subchannels | HD2: 104.3 The Vibe (Classic hip hop)[1][2] |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Cumulus Media (Radio License Holding CBC, LLC) |
Sister stations | WQHZ, WXTA, WRIE |
| History | |
First air date | 1949 (as WLVU) |
Former call signs | WLVU (1949-1985) |
Call sign meaning | W X K Classy |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 32984 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 150 meters (490 ft) |
| Translator(s) | 98.7 W254AJ (Erie) HD2: 104.3 W282BR (Erie) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live (HD2) |
| Website | www.classy100.com www.1043thevibe.com (HD2) |
WXKC (99.9 MHz) branded as Classy 100 is a commercial FM radio station in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is owned by Cumulus Media and broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format, switching to Christmas music for much of November and December.
WXKC's studios are located at 471 Robison Rd West in Erie, while its transmitter is located near Knoyle Rd and Heibel Rd outside of Erie. WXKC broadcasts using HD Radio technology. Its HD2 digital subchannel airs a Classic Hip Hop format called "104.3 The Vibe". The HD2 signal feeds FM translator W282BR at 104.3 MHz.
History[]
Beginnings as WLVU[]
The station first went on the air in 1949 as WWYN FM and later briefly as WWFM eight years after the debut of its AM sister station WWYN AM and FM, which later became WRIE.
For many years until the mid-1980s, this was Erie's heritage easy listening radio station. The station ran automated for almost its entire existence until its purchase by K & K Radio Broadcasting station on April 1, 1985 when it was changed to an AC oldies station "Easy Rock 999", which operated for several months on the automation system.
Following the purchase by K & K, and amid declines in the easy listening format, Don Kelly took Eazy Rock 999 live to Classy 100 WXKC adult contemporary on June 15, 1985 much like what it is today.[when?]
The original announcing staff when Classy 100 launched in the Spring of 1985 was: Morning Drive/Program Director-Dana Bolles, Mid-Days-Paul Davies, Afternoon Drive/Promotions Director-Joe DeSantis, Love Songs 7-Midnight-Kristi Nelson. One year after launch the station, with this crew, was selected as Medium Market Station of the Year runner up.
The original Sales Team members: Carolyn Buckel, Don Dalesio, Don Alberstadt, Paul Wickles and General Sales Manager Gary Spurgeon.
On-air personalities[]
- Brenda Savelli
- Cassiday
- Heather Perry
- Kid Kelly
- Jim Brickham
- Delilah
- John Tesh
References[]
External links[]
- Official website
- 104.3 The Vibe
- WXKC in the FCC FM station database
- WXKC on Radio-Locator
- WXKC in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- W254AJ in the FCC FM station database
- W254AJ on Radio-Locator
- W282BR in the FCC FM station database
- W282BR on Radio-Locator
Coordinates: 42°05′24″N 79°57′11″W / 42.090°N 79.953°W
- HD Radio stations
- Radio stations in Erie, Pennsylvania
- Cumulus Media radio stations