KBXR (102.3 FM), often referred to simply as BXR, is a local radio station located on Old Highway 63 in Columbia, Missouri. It airs an adult album alternative format with a mixture of alternative rock, classic rock, and more.
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| Broadcast area | Columbia, Missouri |
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| Frequency | 102.3 MHz |
| Branding | 102.3 BXR |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult album alternative |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KBBM, KFRU, KJMO, KLIK, KPLA, KOQL | |
| History | |
First air date | November 11, 1994 (as KOQL)[1] |
Former call signs | KNCD (1992–1994) KOQL (1994–1997) |
Call sign meaning | K(C)olumBia's XRT |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 47910 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 3,500 watts |
| HAAT | 261 meters (856 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live Listen Live via iHeart |
| Website | bxr.com |
102-3 BXR interviews bands or singers playing in the city's various locations. These interviews are conducted "Live In Studio X." Past Studio X guests include Joe StrummerofThe Clash, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Dave Matthews, Wilco, and Sheryl Crow (who attended the University of Missouri in Columbia). In 2005, KBXR released a CD compilation of songs recorded at the station, called Live from Studio X. Proceeds from the CD sales went to the Central Missouri Humane Society. The station released a second CD in December 2008 called Live from Studio X, Volume 2. The proceeds from this project go to Boys and Girls Town of Missouri.
Annually, during Thanksgiving and about a week after, BXR has a "B to X" special event where the station airs its entire song library alphabetically with no repeats starting with song titles that begin with the letter B and ending with song titles that begin with the letter X. Many lesser-known songs by various popular bands and singers are aired right along with more popular chart-toppers. Also, this event allows various versions of the same song that have been remixed or remade to be heard back-to-back since the songs are spelled the same alphabetically.
The station began broadcasting on November 11, 1994.[1] It held the call sign KOQL and aired an oldies format.[1] In September 1997, the station swapped formats and call signs with 106.1 KBXR, and it adopted its present AAA format.[2] Its Adult Album Alternative (AAA) format originated on 106.1 FM on October 15, 1993. The first song was played at 1:06 pm and was R.E.M.'s "It's The End Of The World As We Know It".
102.3 BXR has had a long list of notable entertainers play for the annual birthday party at The Blue Note.
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