WRAX-FM

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WRAX (called The X at 100.5) was an alternative rock format radio station broadcasting most recently at 100.5 MHz FM. The station was licensed to Helena and broadcast from an 800-foot non-directional tower at 93 kW. The station's coverage area included Tuscaloosa, Brent, Bessemer and most of the western and central Birmingham area. The station's studios were located in Citadel's local headquarters on Red Mountain.

History

The call letters "WRAX" (meaning "rock alternative, the X") originated in 1996 when WWBR (105.9 FM) changed format from album-oriented rock/active rock to modern rock/alternative rock. The on-air name was changed at the same time from "105-9 the Bear" to "106 the X".

In 1998, WRAX switched frequencies with WENN (107.7 FM) and became "107-7 the X". Morning radio team Beaner and Ken debuted on the X that year and became one of the most popular morning teams in the Birmingham market. When the station was sold in 2003, they moved the show to Syracuse, New York and were replaced by Tuttle and Kline.

During its time on the air as "107.7 the X", the station released seven albums featuring live performances under the name Live in the X Lounge. Profits from the albums benefited United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham.

In March 2005, Citadel changed the station's frequency again, moving to 105.5, the former home of WANZ, which had been competing as an alternative rock station until it was acquired from Apex Broadcasting by Citadel. Citadel also picked up the Beaner and Ken show, which WANZ was syndicating from a Citadel-owned station in Syracuse from April 2003 until December 2004.

Programming

• Weekday/Saturday mornings: Beaner and Ken
• Weekday mid-days: Mark A. D.
• Weekday afternoons: Steve Robinson
• Weekday/Saturday evenings: Amber
• Sunday late-mornings: Reg
• Saturday mid-day: Geno
• Sunday evenings: Coyote J.
• Weekends: Michael Vance

References

• "WRAX." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 15 Nov 2006, 05:10 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 29 Nov 2006 [1].
• Carlton, Bob (March 18, 2005) "Beaner and Ken are coming back to The X." Birmingham News.

External links

• WRAX website
• [ http://www.myspace.com/thexat1005 The X at 100.5] on MySpace.com