WPXN (FM)

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WPXN
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Broadcast area Champaign, Illinois
Frequency 104.9 MHz
Branding104.9 WPXN
Programming
Format Adult contemporary
Affiliations Fox News Radio
Ownership
OwnerPaxton Broadcasting Corporation
History
First air date
1984;38 years ago (1984)
Former call signs
WOKO (1983−1984)
Call sign meaning
Paxton
Technical information
Facility ID 51989
Class A
ERP 3,000 watts
HAAT 91 meters (299 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°27′11.00″N88°6′11.00″W / 40.4530556°N 88.1030556°W / 40.4530556; -88.1030556 Coordinates: 40°27′11.00″N88°6′11.00″W / 40.4530556°N 88.1030556°W / 40.4530556; -88.1030556
Links
Website wpxnradio.com

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 currently 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.

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References

  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-21.
  2. "WPXN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-02-21.