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| Broadcast area | Central Polk County, Florida |
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| Frequency | 1460 kHz |
| Branding | Ritmo 99.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Spanish language Contemporary Hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | September 30, 2004 (as WRMX) |
Former call signs | WBAR, WRMX |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 71202 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 10,000
watts (days) 155 watts (nights) |
Transmitter coordinates | 27°54′34″N 81°51′29″W / 27.90944°N 81.85806°W |
| Translator(s) | 99.9 W260DA (Bartow) |
| Links | |
| Website | Ritmo 99.9 |
WQXM (1460 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Bartow in Central Florida. It airs a Spanish language Contemporary Hits radio format known as "Ritmo 99.9." It is owned by Aliuska Leiva Marti, through licensee DRC Broadcasting, Inc. [1]
By day, WQXM broadcasts at 10,000 watts, using a directional antenna. But to reduce interference to other stations on 1460 AM, WQXM greatly reduces power at night to 155 watts, switching to a non-directional antenna. The transmitter is on North Maple Avenue near Lyle Parkway in Bartow, Florida. [2] Programming is also heard on FM translator W260DA at 99.9 MHz.
FM translator
WQXM programming is relayed on an FM translator, which gives listeners for the improved sound of FM stereo.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP ( W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W260DA | 99.9 FM | Bartow, Florida | 156224 | 250 | D | LMS |
History
The station went on the air as WRMX on 2004-09-30. On 2004-10-11, the station changed its call sign to the current WQXM. [3]
References
- ^ "WQXM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WQXM
- ^ "WQXM Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- WQXM in the FCC AM station database
- WQXM in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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