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WAKZ
Broadcast area Youngstown, Ohio
Frequency95.9 MHz ( HD Radio)
BrandingReal 95.9
Programming
Format Mainstream urban
Affiliations Premiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WBBG, WKBN, WMXY, WNCD, WNIO
History
First air date
December 28, 1976; 47 years ago (1976-12-28)
(as WFAR-FM)
Former call signs
WFAR-FM (1976–1980)
WGBZ (1980–1982)
WMGZ-FM (1982–1989)
WOJY-FM (1989–1991)
WAXF (1991–1992)
WHTX (1992–1994)
WRKU (1994–1996)
WWSY (1996–1998)
WTNX (1998–2001)
Call sign meaning
refers to former " Kiss FM" branding
Technical information
Facility ID74468
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°13′05.00″N 80°33′43.00″W / 41.2180556°N 80.5619444°W / 41.2180556; -80.5619444
Links
Webcast Listen live (via iHeartRadio)
Website real959.iheart.com

WAKZ (95.9 FM, "Real 95.9") is a radio station licensed to Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, and serving Youngstown, Ohio. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. The station airs a mainstream urban radio format. Prior to July 2, 2020, WAKZ broadcast a contemporary hit radio format as "95.9 Kiss FM". [1]

References

  1. ^ Venta, Lance (July 2, 2020). "95.9 Kiss-FM Youngstown Gets Real With Hip Hop Flip". RadioInsight. Retrieved January 8, 2021.

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