WYRO
| Frequency | 98.7 MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Pure Rock 98.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Ohio State Sports Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WCJO, WKOV-FM, WYPC | |
| History | |
First air date | 1997 |
Former call signs | WJTD (1994–97) WCLX (1997–98) WYPC-FM (1998) WCLX (1998) WJLI (1998–99) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 29601 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 5,400 watts |
| HAAT | 105 meters (344 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°8′59.00′′N 82°35′36.00′′W / 39.1497222°N 82.5933333°W / 39.1497222; -82.5933333 |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | WYRO Online |
WYRO (98.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to McArthur, Ohio, United States, the station is currently owned by Alan Stockmeister, through licensee Jackson County Broadcasting, Inc. It features programming from Compass Media Networks.[2] [3]
History
[edit ]The station went on the air as WJTD on 1994年03月25日. On 1997年06月30日, the station changed its call sign to WCLX, on 1998年01月23日 to WYPC-FM, on 1998年07月10日 to WCLX, on 1998年12月14日 to WJLI, and on 1999年09月24日 to the current WYRO.[4]
WYRO was previously branded as "Classic Rock 98.7" before changing it to "Pure Rock 98.7". The station has been the radio home for Vinton County Vikings high school sports for the last several years.
References
[edit ]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WYRO". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WYRO Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "WYRO Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WYRO Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
[edit ]- Facility details for Facility ID 29601 (WYRO) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WYRO in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- WYRO 98.7 Classic Rock on Facebook
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