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'''WJOX-FM''' " | '''WJOX-FM''' "Your Sports Authority" is a sports talk radio station in [[Birmingham]]. | ||
The station debuted in November [[2006]] as a simulcast of the existing [[WJOX-AM|WJOX]] [[AM 690]] on the [[FM 100.5]] frequency formerly occupied by [[WRAX-FM]]. Both stations are owned by Citadel Communications. | The station debuted in November [[2006]] as a simulcast of the existing [[WJOX-AM|WJOX]] [[AM 690]] on the [[FM 100.5]] frequency formerly occupied by [[WRAX-FM]]. Both stations are owned by Citadel Communications. | ||
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[[ | On [[January 8]], [[2007]] WJOX-AM changed its call letters to [[WSPZ-AM|WSPZ]] and split its programming from WJOX, then known as "The Sports Monster". The same month talk-show host [[Paul Finebaum]] moved his call-in show to WJOX, following the conclusion of his contract with [[WERC-AM]]. | ||
In July [[2008]], WJOX-FM began simulcasting on FM 100.5 (licensed to [[Northport]]) and [[FM 94.5]], moving to the more powerful 94.5 frequency exclusively later that month. | In July [[2008]], WJOX-FM began simulcasting on FM 100.5 (licensed to [[Northport]]) and [[FM 94.5]], moving to the more powerful 94.5 frequency exclusively later that month. | ||
Revision as of 11:21, 22 July 2008
WJOX-FM "Your Sports Authority" is a sports talk radio station in Birmingham.
The station debuted in November 2006 as a simulcast of the existing WJOX AM 690 on the FM 100.5 frequency formerly occupied by WRAX-FM. Both stations are owned by Citadel Communications.
On January 8, 2007 WJOX-AM changed its call letters to WSPZ and split its programming from WJOX, then known as "The Sports Monster". The same month talk-show host Paul Finebaum moved his call-in show to WJOX, following the conclusion of his contract with WERC-AM.
In July 2008, WJOX-FM began simulcasting on FM 100.5 (licensed to Northport) and FM 94.5, moving to the more powerful 94.5 frequency exclusively later that month.
Schedule
- Weekday mornings: "The Opening Drive" with Jay Barker, Al Del Greco and Tony Kurre.
- Weekday afternoons: Paul Finebaum
- Evenings and weekends: ESPN Radio programming
External links
- JoxFM website
References
- Carlton, Bob (January 6, 2007) "WJOX split will create 2 stations." Birmingham News.
- Carlton, Bob (January 19, 2007) "Finebaum headed to WJOX." Birmingham News.