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WXNY-FM, licensed to New York, New York, is currently branded as 'La X 96.3'.
Answer: True
The station licensed to New York, New York, is currently identified as WXNY-FM and is branded as 'La X 96.3'.
The call sign WNWK, used in the 1980s, stood for New York.
Answer: False
The call sign WNWK, used in the 1980s, signified 'Newark,' reflecting the station's city of license at that time, not 'New York'.
The station used the call sign WQXR-FM from 1948 until 2009.
Answer: True
The call sign WQXR-FM was indeed utilized by the station during the period spanning from 1948 to 2009.
The station's former branding 'X 96.3' was suggested by the registration of the domain name X963FM.com.
Answer: True
Evidence suggesting the 'X 96.3' branding included Univision's registration of the domain name X963FM.com prior to the official announcement.
What is the primary branding and call sign of the radio station licensed to New York, New York?
Answer: WXNY-FM, branded as La X 96.3
The radio station licensed to New York, New York, is identified by its current call sign, WXNY-FM, and is branded as 'La X 96.3'.
During the 1980s, the station used the call letters WNWK. What did this call sign signify?
Answer: It signified 'Newark', the station's city of license at the time.
The call sign WNWK, utilized during the 1980s, signified 'Newark,' reflecting the station's city of license during that period.
What was the branding adopted by the 105.9 FM station on May 24, 1998, shortly after the acquisition by Heftel Broadcasting?
Answer: Caliente 105.9
On May 24, 1998, the station launched with the branding 'Caliente 105.9,' signifying 'Hot 105.9'.
Which of the following is a former call sign used by the station between 1948 and 2009?
Answer: WQXR-FM
WQXR-FM served as the station's call sign for an extended period, from 1948 until 2009.
WXNY-FM broadcasts on the 105.9 FM frequency and supports HD Radio.
Answer: False
While WXNY-FM supports HD Radio, its current broadcast frequency is 96.3 FM, not 105.9 FM. The 105.9 FM frequency was used historically.
The transmitter for WXNY-FM is located atop the Empire State Building.
Answer: True
The transmitter for WXNY-FM is indeed located at the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan, a prominent site for broadcasting operations.
WXNY-FM broadcasts with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 10,000 watts.
Answer: False
WXNY-FM broadcasts with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 6,000 watts, not 10,000 watts.
The height above average terrain (HAAT) for WXNY-FM's transmitter is approximately 1,775 feet.
Answer: True
The height above average terrain (HAAT) for WXNY-FM's transmitter is documented as approximately 1,775 feet (541.0 meters).
The 92.7 FM frequency was used as a simulcast for 105.9 FM because the 105.9 signal had a higher power output.
Answer: False
The 92.7 FM frequency was used as a simulcast for the 105.9 FM signal precisely because the 105.9 signal had a lower power output, necessitating the 92.7 frequency for broader coverage in certain areas.
WXNY-FM is classified by the FCC as a Class A broadcast station.
Answer: False
WXNY-FM is classified by the FCC as a Class B broadcast station, not Class A.
The transmitter's location at the Empire State Building is significant for its broadcasting reach in the New York metropolitan area.
Answer: True
The strategic placement of the transmitter at the Empire State Building is crucial for maximizing WXNY-FM's broadcasting coverage across the extensive New York metropolitan area.
HD Radio technology enables WXNY-FM to broadcast multiple digital subchannels.
Answer: True
The implementation of HD Radio technology allows WXNY-FM to transmit multiple digital subchannels (HD2, HD3, HD4) in addition to its primary analog signal.
The FCC Facility ID for WXNY-FM is 29022.
Answer: True
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Facility ID assigned to WXNY-FM is 29022.
Public license information for WXNY-FM can be accessed via the FCC's Licensing and Management System (LMS).
Answer: True
Public license information and the station's public file are accessible through the FCC's Licensing and Management System (LMS).
The station's transmitter coordinates are approximately 40°N latitude and 73°W longitude.
Answer: False
While the coordinates are approximately 40°N and 73°W, the precise coordinates for WXNY-FM's transmitter are 40°44′54.36″N latitude and 73°59′08.36″W longitude, not rounded to the nearest degree.
Which of the following technical specifications accurately describes WXNY-FM?
Answer: Broadcasts on 96.3 MHz with 6,000 watts ERP
WXNY-FM operates on the 96.3 MHz frequency with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 6,000 watts, consistent with standard broadcast parameters for its class in the New York market.
Where is the transmitter for WXNY-FM located?
Answer: Empire State Building, Midtown Manhattan
The transmitter for WXNY-FM is situated at the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan, a strategic location for maximizing broadcast reach.
Uforia Audio Network, part of Univision Radio Stations Group, Inc., is the current owner of WXNY-FM.
Answer: True
Uforia Audio Network, a subsidiary of Univision Radio Stations Group, Inc., is indeed the current owner of WXNY-FM.
Hoyt Brothers Incorporated were the original owners when the station first broadcast as WHBI.
Answer: True
Hoyt Brothers Incorporated are identified as the original owners of the station when it first began broadcasting under the call sign WHBI.
Heftel Broadcasting purchased the 105.9 FM frequency in May 1998 with plans for a Spanish language format.
Answer: True
In May 1998, Heftel Broadcasting acquired the 105.9 FM frequency with the intention of implementing a Spanish language mass-appeal format.
In the 1998 deal, Multicultural Broadcasting received cash and Heftel's AM station WPAT in exchange for the 105.9 FM frequency.
Answer: True
As part of the 1998 transaction, Multicultural Broadcasting received monetary compensation and Heftel's AM station WPAT in return for the 105.9 FM frequency.
Heftel Broadcasting changed its name to Hispanic Broadcasting shortly after the 1998 acquisition.
Answer: True
Following the 1998 acquisition and subsequent corporate activities, Heftel Broadcasting underwent a name change to Hispanic Broadcasting.
Univision's purchase of Hispanic Broadcasting integrated WXNY-FM (as WCAA) and WADO into its radio portfolio.
Answer: True
Following Univision's acquisition of Hispanic Broadcasting, both WXNY-FM (then WCAA) and WADO became integral parts of Univision's extensive radio holdings.
Who currently owns WXNY-FM?
Answer: Univision Radio Stations Group, Inc. (Uforia Audio Network)
The current owner of WXNY-FM is Uforia Audio Network, which operates as part of Univision Radio Stations Group, Inc.
Which company purchased the 105.9 FM frequency in May 1998 and planned a Spanish language format?
Answer: Heftel Broadcasting
Heftel Broadcasting acquired the 105.9 FM frequency in May 1998 with the explicit intention of developing a Spanish language format.
The primary language of programming on WXNY-FM is English.
Answer: False
The primary language of programming on WXNY-FM is Spanish, reflecting its target demographic and format.
WXNY-FM's main radio format is exclusively classical music.
Answer: False
While the station has had various formats throughout its history, its current main radio format is Hispanic rhythmic, featuring genres such as Latin pop and reggaeton, not exclusively classical music.
In the 1980s, the station used the call letters WNWK and broadcast ethnic programming.
Answer: True
During the 1980s, the station operated under the call letters WNWK and featured leased-access ethnic programming.
'La Kalle' is a stylized spelling of the Spanish phrase meaning 'the avenue'.
Answer: False
The branding 'La Kalle' is a stylized spelling of the Spanish phrase 'La Calle,' which translates to 'the street,' not 'the avenue'.
In late 2006, the station's slogan changed to 'Yo Soy La Kalle!', meaning 'I Am The Latino Movement!'.
Answer: False
In late 2006, the slogan changed from 'Yo Soy La Kalle!' (meaning 'I Am La Kalle!') to 'El Movimento Latino,' which translates to 'The Latino Movement'.
The Luis Jimenez Show, a syndicated morning program, began airing on the station on January 17, 2008.
Answer: True
The nationally syndicated morning program, The Luis Jimenez Show, commenced its broadcast on the station on January 17, 2008.
On May 19, 2014, WXNY-FM shifted to a Spanish rhythmic AC format.
Answer: False
On May 19, 2014, WXNY-FM shifted towards a 'hurban' format, not specifically a Spanish rhythmic AC format, accompanied by a new slogan.
The slogan 'El Ritmo de New York' was adopted in 2018.
Answer: True
The slogan 'El Ritmo de New York,' translating to 'The Rhythm of New York,' was adopted by the station in September 2018.
On May 19, 2014, WXNY-FM adopted a 'hurban' format and the slogan 'Urban Music and Much More!'.
Answer: True
On May 19, 2014, WXNY-FM transitioned to a 'hurban' format, adopting the slogan '¡Música Urbana y Mucho Más!', which translates to 'Urban Music and Much More!'.
The Hispanic rhythmic format of WXNY-FM includes genres like Bachata and Salsa.
Answer: True
The Hispanic rhythmic format programmed by WXNY-FM encompasses a variety of genres, including Bachata and Salsa, alongside Latin pop and reggaeton.
The slogan 'Super Hits: The Sound of Today' was adopted in 2016.
Answer: True
The slogan 'Super Hits: The Sound of Today' (El Sonido de Hoy) was adopted on November 9, 2016, coinciding with the station's shift to a Spanish rhythmic AC format.
WXNY-FM's programming primarily consists of news and talk shows.
Answer: False
WXNY-FM's programming primarily consists of Spanish-language music, specifically Hispanic rhythmic genres, rather than news and talk shows.
What is the main radio format programmed on WXNY-FM?
Answer: Hispanic Rhythmic (Latin Pop, Reggaeton)
WXNY-FM's primary radio format is Hispanic rhythmic, encompassing genres such as Latin Pop and Reggaeton, reflecting its Spanish-language programming focus.
What format did WCAA adopt on May 27, 2005, along with the branding 'La Kalle'?
Answer: Reggaeton
On May 27, 2005, WCAA adopted a reggaeton format, concurrently launching the branding 'La Kalle'.
What does the stylized branding 'La Kalle' signify?
Answer: The street (stylized spelling of 'La Calle')
The branding 'La Kalle' is a stylized orthography of the Spanish phrase 'La Calle,' which translates to 'the street'.
Which nationally syndicated morning show aired on the station starting January 17, 2008, and ran for about seven years?
Answer: The Luis Jimenez Show
The nationally syndicated morning program, The Luis Jimenez Show, commenced its broadcast on the station on January 17, 2008, and continued for approximately seven years.
On May 19, 2014, WXNY-FM shifted its format towards 'hurban' and adopted which slogan?
Answer: ¡Música Urbana y Mucho Más!
On May 19, 2014, WXNY-FM adopted a 'hurban' format and introduced the slogan '¡Música Urbana y Mucho Más!', translating to 'Urban Music and Much More!'.
What slogan was adopted on November 9, 2016, when the station shifted to a Spanish rhythmic AC format?
Answer: Super Hits: El Sonido de Hoy
On November 9, 2016, WXNY-FM adopted the slogan 'Super Hits: El Sonido de Hoy' ('Super Hits: The Sound of Today') upon shifting to a Spanish rhythmic AC format.
What does the slogan 'El Ritmo de New York', adopted in September 2018, translate to?
Answer: The Rhythm of New York
The slogan 'El Ritmo de New York,' adopted in September 2018, translates directly to 'The Rhythm of New York'.
What genres were incorporated into the station's programming in mid-February 2007, broadening its format beyond just Reggaeton?
Answer: Salsa and Bachata
In mid-February 2007, the station expanded its programming to include Salsa and Bachata, diversifying its offerings beyond a sole focus on Reggaeton.
WXNY-FM first began broadcasting in 1998 under the call sign WCAA.
Answer: False
The station's initial broadcast commenced in 1939 under the call sign WHBI. The call sign WCAA was adopted later, in 1998, when the station launched with the branding 'Caliente 105.9'.
On May 24, 1998, the 105.9 FM station launched as 'La Kalle' with call letters WCAA.
Answer: False
On May 24, 1998, the 105.9 FM station launched with the branding 'Caliente 105.9,' meaning 'Hot 105.9,' and the call letters WCAA. The 'La Kalle' branding was adopted later.
The station adopted the branding '105.9 Latino Mix' in September 2009.
Answer: False
The station adopted the branding '105.9 Latino Mix' in September 1999, not 2009.
Univision Communications purchased the 92.7 FM frequency in Garden City, New York, in February 2004.
Answer: True
In February 2004, Univision Communications acquired the 92.7 FM frequency located in Garden City, New York.
On May 27, 2005, WCAA adopted a reggaeton format and the branding 'La Kalle'.
Answer: True
On May 27, 2005, the station, then operating as WCAA, transitioned to a reggaeton format and adopted the branding 'La Kalle'.
On July 14, 2009, it was announced that WCAA would move to the 96.3 FM frequency.
Answer: True
An announcement on July 14, 2009, confirmed that WCAA was slated to move to the 96.3 FM frequency.
The station officially became WXNY-FM and rebranded as 'X 96.3' on October 15, 2009.
Answer: True
On October 15, 2009, the station officially adopted the call sign WXNY-FM and was rebranded as 'X 96.3'.
The station transitioned from 'Caliente 105.9' to '105.9 Latino Mix' in September 1999.
Answer: True
The station's branding evolved from 'Caliente 105.9' to '105.9 Latino Mix' in September 1999, reflecting a strategic shift in its market positioning.
The station moved from 105.9 FM to 96.3 FM primarily to accommodate the relocation of WQXR-FM.
Answer: False
While the station did move from 105.9 FM to 96.3 FM, this move was part of a broader transaction where Univision acquired the 96.3 frequency. The relocation of WQXR-FM to 105.9 FM was a concurrent event in the same transaction, not the primary driver for WXNY-FM's move.
The original frequency for WHBI, the station's first call sign, was 96.3 FM.
Answer: False
The station's first call sign, WHBI, originally broadcast on the 105.9 FM frequency, not 96.3 FM.
The station moved to the 96.3 FM frequency on October 8, 2009.
Answer: False
The physical frequency change occurred on October 8, 2009, when classical station WQXR-FM moved to 105.9 FM and WCAA (the predecessor to WXNY-FM) moved to 96.3 FM. However, the official rebranding as WXNY-FM and 'X 96.3' occurred on October 15, 2009.
What was the station's initial call sign and frequency when it first began broadcasting in 1939?
Answer: WHBI on 105.9 FM
The station commenced broadcasting in 1939 with the call sign WHBI, operating on the 105.9 FM frequency.
What significant frequency change occurred for the station on October 8, 2009?
Answer: Moved from 105.9 FM to 96.3 FM
On October 8, 2009, the station transitioned its broadcast frequency from 105.9 FM to 96.3 FM as part of a larger frequency swap involving other stations.
The station's move to the 96.3 FM frequency was part of a larger transaction involving Univision acquiring which frequency?
Answer: 96.3 FM
The station's move to the 96.3 FM frequency was facilitated by Univision's acquisition of that frequency, enabling the frequency swap.
The HD2 subchannel, launched in 2006, aired the original 'Caliente/Latino Mix' format.
Answer: True
Launched in 2006, the HD2 subchannel of WXNY-FM was dedicated to airing the original 'Caliente/Latino Mix' format, which focused on Tropical music.
The translator W284BW, associated with WXNY-FM's HD4 subchannel, broadcasts on 104.7 FM.
Answer: True
The translator W284BW, which relays programming from WXNY-FM's HD4 subchannel, operates on the 104.7 FM frequency.
WADO is listed as a primary radio sister station to WXNY-FM.
Answer: True
WADO is identified in the source material as a primary radio sister station to WXNY-FM.
WXNY-FM can be accessed live online through the TuneIn platform.
Answer: False
According to the provided information, WXNY-FM can be accessed live online via iHeartRadio, not the TuneIn platform.
The television sister stations listed include WFTY-DT and WXTV-DT.
Answer: True
The television sister stations associated with WXNY-FM include WFTY-DT and WXTV-DT, among others.
The HD4 subchannel is associated with the website freedomfmradio.com.
Answer: True
The HD4 subchannel of WXNY-FM is indeed associated with the website freedomfmradio.com.
Which of the following is listed as a primary radio sister station of WXNY-FM?
Answer: WADO
WADO is identified as a primary radio sister station to WXNY-FM within the Univision portfolio.
How can WXNY-FM be listened to live online according to the source?
Answer: Via iHeartRadio
According to the provided information, WXNY-FM can be accessed live online through the iHeartRadio platform.
What was the purpose of the HD2 subchannel launched in 2006?
Answer: To air the original 'Caliente/Latino Mix' format focusing on Tropical music.
The HD2 subchannel, launched in 2006, was established to broadcast the original 'Caliente/Latino Mix' format, emphasizing Tropical music genres.
Which website is associated with the HD3 subchannel, Radio Russkaya Reklama?
Answer: radio.rusrek.com
The HD3 subchannel, known as Radio Russkaya Reklama, is associated with the website radio.rusrek.com.