WCIZ-FM
WCIZ-FM (93.3 MHz) is a commercial radio station in Watertown, New York. It is owned by the Stephens Media Group and airs a classic hits radio format, which leans toward classic rock. Unlike some classic hits stations (for example: KLUV), WCIZ does not play pop or dance artists, such as Madonna, Michael Jackson or Gloria Estefan.
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| City | Watertown, New York |
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| Broadcast area | Jefferson County, New York |
| Frequency | 93.3 MHz |
| Branding | Z93 |
| Slogan | Northern New York's Original Home for Classic Hits |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stephens Media Group (Stephens Media Group Watertown, LLC) |
| Sister stations | WFRY-FM, WNER, WTNY |
| History | |
| First air date | 1986 (as WTNY-FM at 97.5) |
| Former call signs | WTNY-FM (1986-1997) |
| Former frequencies | 97.5 MHz (1986-1997) 93.5 MHz (1997-1999) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 153 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
Around early 2000, the station changed formats from classic rock to classic hits. WCIZ-FM went on the air in the summer of 1988.[1] The station originally began broadcasting at 97.5 FM, later moving to 93.5 in 1997. It changed to its current frequency at 93.3 FM in 1999. Prior to WCIZ-FM's move to 93.5 from 97.5, the station was a CHR station known as WTNY-FM "T-93 FM" which began broadcasting in the 1980s.
References
External links
- WCIZ in the FCC's FM station database
- WCIZ on Radio-Locator
- WCIZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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