WMXW (103.3 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Vestal, New York, United States, serving the Binghamton metropolitan area.[2] The station airs an adult contemporary radio format, switching to Christmas music for much of November and December. It is owned by iHeartMedia, with studios on North Jensen Road in Vestal.[3] The syndicated Valentine in the Morning show from co-owned KBIG Los Angeles is heard in morning drive time, with Delilah airing on weeknights and Ellen K on Saturday mornings.

WMXW
Broadcast areaBinghamton metropolitan area - Southern Tier
Frequency103.3 MHz
BrandingMix 103.3
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WBBI, WBNW-FM, WENE, WKGB-FM, WINR
History
First air date
June 2, 1989; 35 years ago (1989-06-02)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID19624
ClassA
ERP520 watts
HAAT335.0 meters (1,099.1 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°03′40″N 75°56′45″W / 42.06111°N 75.94583°W / 42.06111; -75.94583
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitemix1033fm.iheart.com

WMXW has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 520 watts. The transmitter is off Ingraham Hill Road in Binghamton, amid other towers for local TV and FM stations.[4]

History

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The station signed on the air on June 2, 1989; 35 years ago (1989-06-02).[5] From its start, it was an AC station, but at first it played soft adult contemporary music. It was owned by local business people.

In 1997, it was bought by Majac of Michigan, Inc.[6] Majac kept the AC format. In 2000, it was acquired by Clear Channel Communications, which also left its AC format in place.[7] Clear Channel in 2014 became iHeartMedia, the current owner.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WMXW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WMXW Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ Mix1033fm.iheart.com/contact
  4. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WMXW
  5. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1991 page B-232, Broadcasting & Cable
  6. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000 page D-217
  7. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010 page D-394
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