WRCV

WRCV 101.7 FM is a radio station licensed to Dixon, Illinois, covering Northern Illinois, including Dixon, Sterling, and Rock Falls.[5] WRCV has a country music format and is owned by NRG Media.[1] The station began broadcasting September 1, 1965, and held the call sign WIXN-FM.[2] The station was originally owned by Russell G. Salter, and simulcast the programming of WIXN 1460.[2][3]

WRCV
CityDixon, Illinois
Broadcast areaDixon, Illinois
Frequency101.7 MHz
BrandingRiver Country 101.7
Programming
FormatCountry music
Ownership
OwnerNRG Media[1]
(NRG License Sub, LLC)
Sister stationsWIXN, WSEY
History
First air dateSeptember 1, 1965 (as WIXN-FM)[2]
Former call signsWIXN-FM (1965[3]-2003)[4]
Technical information
Facility ID21203
ClassA
ERP6,000 Watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Links
Websitewww.rivercountry1017.com

References

  1. Stations WRCV-FM Accessed May 11, 2010
  2. 1966 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1966. p. B-47. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  3. History Cards for WRCV, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  4. Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  5. WRCV Coverage Area Accessed May 11, 2010


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