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KWXX-FM and KAOY

KWXX-FM: Hilo, Hawaii KAOY: Kealakekua, Hawaii United States
Broadcast area	Hilo/Kailua-Kona
Frequencies	KWXX-FM: 94.7 MHz KAOY: 101.5 MHz
Branding	KWXX
Programming
Format	Adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner	New West Broadcasting Corp.
Sister stations	KMWB, KNWB, KPUA
History
First air date	KWXX-FM: May 2, 1983 (1983-05-02) KAOY: May 18, 1981 (1981-05-18)
Former call signs	KAOY: KKON-FM (1981–1982) KOAS (1982–1992)
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	KWXX-FM: 48679 KAOY: 70377
Class	KWXX-FM: C1 KAOY: C0
ERP	KWXX-FM: 51,000 watts KAOY: 6,500 watts
HAAT	KWXX-FM: −231 meters (−758 ft) KAOY: 909 meters (2,982 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	KWXX-FM: 19°47′2″N 155°5′25″W / 19.78389°N 155.09028°W / 19.78389; -155.09028 KAOY: 19°43′15″N 155°55′16″W / 19.72083°N 155.92111°W / 19.72083; -155.92111
Links
Public license information	KWXX-FM: Public file LMS KAOY: Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	kwxx.com

KWXX-FM (94.7 FM) is a radio station in Hilo, Hawaii broadcasting an adult contemporary format as well as local music. A satellite station, KAOY (101.5 FM), is licensed to Kealakekua, Hawaii and serves the Kailua-Kona area. The station is owned by New West Broadcasting Corp.

History

KAOY went on the air as KKON-FM on May 18, 1981. In 1982, the station changed its call sign to KOAS. On February 7, 1992, the current call letters were adapted.

KWXX went on the air on May 2, 1983.

References

1. "Facility Technical Data for KWXX-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
2. "Facility Technical Data for KAOY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
3. "KAOY Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.

External links

• Facility details for Facility ID 48679 (KWXX-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• KWXX-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
• Facility details for Facility ID 70377 (KAOY) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• KAOY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

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