WCCX
WCCX (104.5 FM) is a student-run college radio station licensed to Waukesha, Wisconsin, and serving the Carroll University campus and area immediately surrounding it. They are owned by Carroll University. WCCX is also known as "The X" and "The voice of Carroll University," and plays an eclectic mix typical of college radio, including music from both major label and independent artists. WCCX is also the only media outlet covering Carroll Pioneer athletic events. The original call letters for the station were WCCZ.
| Broadcast area | Waukesha/Milwaukee |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 104.5 (MHz) |
| Branding | "104.5 The X" |
| Programming | |
| Format | College Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Carroll University |
| History | |
| Call sign meaning | Carroll College The X |
| Technical information | |
| Class | D |
| ERP | 13 watts |
| HAAT | 15 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | WCCX website |
The Station is a completely Student run organization at the college, allowing in more freedom for choice of music than the standard radio station.
WCCX Executive Members
- Station Manager - Riley Fay
- Programming Director - Jackson Nickel
- Technical Director - Peter Hoppe
- Secretary - Allison Duenow
- Treasurer - Rachel Monday
- Social Media Manager - Garret Campbell
- Music Director - Ash Lee Simons
- Events Coordinator - Allie Winters
The WCCX studios are located in the lower level of the Carroll University "Campus Center" (student union) building. The Campus Center building also houses the antenna from which WCCX transmits its 10 watt signal, which can be heard throughout most of the city of Waukesha. Upon leaving the city in any direction, WCCX's signal is overtaken by WSLD, a full-power commercial station broadcasting from Whitewater, 30 miles away.
WCCX can also be heard around the world via the internet at wccx.carrollu.edu.
External links
- WCCX's official webpage
- WCCX in the FCC's FM station database
- WCCX on Radio-Locator
- WCCX in Nielsen Audio's FM station database