WRCV

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WRCV
WRCV RiverCountry101.7 logo.png
City Dixon, Illinois
Broadcast area Dixon, Illinois
Frequency 101.7 MHz
BrandingRiver Country 101.7
Programming
Format Country music
Ownership
Owner NRG Media [1]
(NRG License Sub, LLC)
Sister stations WIXN, WSEY
History
First air dateSeptember 1, 1965 (as WIXN-FM) [2]
Former call signsWIXN-FM (1965 [3] -2003) [4]
Technical information
Facility ID 21203
Class A
ERP 6,000 Watts
HAAT 100 meters (330 ft)
Links
Website www.rivercountry1017.com

WRCV 101.7 FM is a radio station licensed to Dixon, Illinois, covering Northern Illinois, including Dixon, Sterling, and Rock Falls. [5] WRCV has a country music format and is owned by NRG Media. [1] The station began broadcasting September 1, 1965, and held the call sign WIXN-FM. [2] The station was originally owned by Russell G. Salter, and simulcast the programming of WIXN 1460. [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Stations WRCV-FM Accessed May 11, 2010
  2. 1 2 3 1966 Broadcasting Yearbook , Broadcasting, 1966. p. B-47. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  3. 1 2 History Cards for WRCV, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  4. Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  5. WRCV Coverage Area Accessed May 11, 2010

Coordinates: 41°49′30″N89°29′53″W / 41.825°N 89.498°W / 41.825; -89.498