WSEY

WSEY
Broadcast areaNorthern Illinois / Rockford / Dixon, Illinois
Frequency95.7 MHz
BrandingSky 95.7
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
Ownership
Owner
WIXN, WRCV
History
First air date
December 27, 1999[2]
Technical information
Facility ID1641
ClassA
ERP3,200 watts
HAAT109 meters (358 ft)
Links
WebsiteOfficial website

WSEY (95.7 FM, "Sky 95.7") is a radio station licensed to Oregon, Illinois, covering Northern Illinois, including Rockford, Dixon, and Freeport.[3] WSEY currently airs an adult contemporary format and is owned by NRG Media.[1]

History

Former "Kool 95.7" logo

The station began broadcasting December 27, 1999,[2] airing Christmas music, beginning its oldies format in January 2000.[4] The station's format would later shift to classic hits. Two decades later in February 2020, WSEY changed its format and branding as Sky 95.7 broadcasting an adult contemporary format.

References

  1. ^ a b Stations WSEY-FM Accessed May 10, 2010
  2. ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2003-2004, Broadcasting & Cable, 2003. p. D-151. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  3. ^ WSEY Coverage Area, NRG Media. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  4. ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M-Street Journal. Vol. 17 No. 1. January 5, 2000. p. 2. Retrieved July 21, 2018.

External links

  • WSEY's website
  • WSEY in the FCC FM station database
  • WSEY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

42°04′19″N 89°25′08″W / 42.072°N 89.419°W / 42.072; -89.419


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