WXMX

WXMX is a commercial mainstream rock radio station near Memphis, TN.[1] It is owned by Cumulus Media and is branded as "98.1 The Max". The station's studios are located at the Memphis Radio Group building in East Memphis, and the transmitter site is in Cordova, Tennessee.

WXMX
CityMillington, Tennessee
Broadcast areaMemphis metropolitan area
Frequency98.1 MHz
Branding98.1 The Max
SloganMaximum Rock For Memphis
Programming
FormatMainstream rock
Ownership
OwnerCumulus Media
(Radio License Holding CBC, LLC)
Sister stationsWGKX-FM, WKIM, WRBO
History
First air date1960 (as KOSE-FM in Osceola, AR)
Former call signsKOSE-FM (1960-1974)
KHFO (1974-1986)
KWLN (1986-1990)
KPYR (1990-1992)
WPYR (1992-1993)
WYKL (1993-1995)
WSRR-FM (1995-2005)
Call sign meaningWe're EXtreme To The MaX !
Technical information
Facility ID35399
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT265 meters
Links
WebcastListen live
Website981themax.com

Notable local programming included a very humorous and topical morning talk show called Drake and Zeke in the Morning. After the passing of Zeke, the show remains on the air under the name "Drake in the Morning". His show also airs on weeknights, Monday through Thursday. Much of their commentary is on local issues.

The station adopted its current format on April 1, 2005.[2]

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