WJKX
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Broadcast area | |
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| Frequency | 102.5 MHz |
| Branding | 102 JKX |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | urban adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | 1973 |
Former call signs | WBSJ (1973–1990)[1][2] |
Former frequencies | 102.3 MHz (1973–1990) |
Call sign meaning | "Kix" (former country music format) |
| Technical information[3] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 61116 | |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 11,500 watts |
| HAAT | 256 meters (840 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 31°31′38.00″N 89°08′07.00″W / 31.5272222°N 89.1352778°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live (via iHeartRadio) |
| Website | 102jkx |
WJKX (102.5 FM, "102 JKX") is a commercial radio station licensed to Ellisville, Mississippi, United States, and serving the Laurel-Hattiesburg area. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, and airs an urban adult contemporary music radio format.[4] The station's studios are located with other sister stations on U.S. Highway 98 in West Hattiesburg.
History
The station signed on in 1973 as WBSJ, a country music station, located just north of Ellisville. WBSJ was owned by Glynn Holland and Herb Knotts, both of Ellisville, until 1989.
References
- ↑ "Call Sign History". Licensing and Management System. United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Call Letter Changes" (PDF). The M Street Journal. February 26, 1990. p. 4. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WJKX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ↑ Travis, Scott (August 16, 1995). "New radio station joins local mix". Hattiesburg American. p. 12. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 61116 (WJKX) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WJKX in Nielsen Audio's FM station database