Coordinates: 41°49′30″N 89°29′53″W / 41.825°N 89.498°W / 41.825; -89.498

WRCV

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WRCV
Broadcast areaDixon, Illinois
Frequency101.7 MHz
BrandingRiver Country 101.7
Programming
FormatCountry music
Ownership
Owner
WIXN, WSEY
History
First air date
September 1, 1965 (as WIXN-FM)[2]
Former call signs
WIXN-FM (1965[3]-2003)[4]
Technical information[5]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID21203
ClassA
ERP6,000 Watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.rivercountry1017.com

WRCV 101.7 FM is a radio station licensed to Dixon, Illinois, covering Northern Illinois, including Dixon, Sterling, and Rock Falls.[6] WRCV has a country music format and is owned by Shaw Media. The station began broadcasting September 1, 1965, and held the call sign WIXN-FM.[2] The station was originally owned by Russell G. Salter, and simulcast the programming of WIXN 1460.[2][3]

References

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  2. ^ a b c 1966 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1966. p. B-47. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  3. ^ a b History Cards for WRCV, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  4. ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
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  6. ^ WRCV Coverage Area Accessed May 11, 2010
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