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 Shaw Media.

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[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID1641
ClassA
ERP3,200 watts
HAAT109 meters (358 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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Former "Kool 95.7" logo

The station began broadcasting December 27, 1999,[1] 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

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  1. ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2003-2004, Broadcasting & Cable, 2003. p. D-151. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WSEY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ (1).JPG 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.
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