WRCV

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WRCV
WRCV RiverCountry101.7 logo.png
Broadcast area Dixon, Illinois
Frequency 101.7 MHz
BrandingRiver Country 101.7
Programming
Format Country music
Ownership
Owner
WIXN, WSEY
History
First air date
September 1, 1965 (as WIXN-FM) [2]
Former call signs
WIXN-FM (1965 [3] -2003) [4]
Technical information [5]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 21203
Class A
ERP 6,000 Watts
HAAT 100 meters (330 ft)
Links
Public license information
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. [6] WRCV has a country music format and is owned by Shaw Media. 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. ↑
  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. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WRCV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  6. ↑ WRCV Coverage Area Accessed May 11, 2010

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


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