XHIMR-FM

XHIMR-FM is a radio station in Mexico City. Broadcasting on 107.9 FM from a tower in Ajusco, XHIMR is owned by the Instituto Mexicano de la Radio and broadcasts a jazz music format under the brand name Horizonte 107.9 from a tower atop Cerro del Chiquihuite.

XHIMR-FM

Mexico City
Broadcast area	Greater Mexico City
Frequency	107.9 MHz
Branding	Horizonte 107.9
Programming
Format	Jazz
Ownership
Owner	Instituto Mexicano de la Radio
History
First air date	February 15, 2000
Call sign meaning	Instituto Mexicano de la Radio
Technical information
Class	C1
ERP	30 kW
HAAT	540.4 meters (1,773 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	19°31′57.5″N 99°07′49.7″W
Links
Webcast	XHIMR-FM
Website	http://www.imer.mx/horizonte

History

XHIMR-FM received its permit late in 1999; with a three-month deadline to come on air, it signed on February 15, 2000, as "Horizonte 108" utilizing content from other IMER stations, particularly XHOF-FM. The station's original programming included New Age and electronic music, which was eliminated early on, as well as informative programs in the lead-up to the 2000 presidential election. Gradually, the station shifted its broadcasting focus on jazz and world music in its programming.

In 2005, XHIMR boosted its power to 30 kW from its original 10, while dropping the "108" moniker (which had confused listeners). In 2010, it increased its jazz focus.

Format

Horizonte 107.9 primarily broadcasts jazz music.

HD Programming

The station used to broadcast in HD Radio; this transmission was formally launched on September 17, 2012.

• HD2 is Radio Ciudadana (XEDTL-AM 660),
• HD3 is Musica del mundo. It has been silent since mid-2019.

But all digital signals became silent in early 2020 due to operating costs