WSEY
| Broadcast area | Northern Illinois / Rockford / Dixon, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 95.7 MHz |
| Branding | Sky 95.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WIXN, WRCV | |
| History | |
First air date | December 27, 1999[1] |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 1641 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,200 watts |
| HAAT | 109 meters (358 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | Official website |
WSEY (95.7 FM, "Sky 95.7") is a radio station licensed to Oregon, Illinois, covering Northern Illinois, including Rockford, Dixon, and Freeport.[3] WSEY currently airs an adult contemporary format and is owned by Shaw Media.
History
[edit]The station began broadcasting December 27, 1999,[1] airing Christmas music, beginning its oldies format in January 2000.[4] The station's format would later shift to classic hits. Two decades later in February 2020, WSEY changed its format and branding as Sky 95.7 broadcasting an adult contemporary format.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2003-2004, Broadcasting & Cable, 2003. p. D-151. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WSEY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ (1).JPG WSEY Coverage Area, NRG Media. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M-Street Journal. Vol. 17 No. 1. January 5, 2000. p. 2. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
External links
[edit]- WSEY's website
- Facility details for Facility ID 1641 (WSEY) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WSEY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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