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WAKZ
Broadcast areaYoungstown, Ohio
Frequency95.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingReal 95.9
Programming
FormatMainstream urban
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • (iHM Licenses, LLC)
  • Sister stations

    WBBG, WKBN, WMXY, WNCD, WNIO
    History

    First air date

    December 28, 1976; 47 years ago (1976-12-28)
    (as WFAR-FM)

    Former call signs

    WFAR-FM (1976–1980)
    WGBZ (1980–1982)
    WMGZ-FM (1982–1989)
    WOJY-FM (1989–1991)
    WAXF (1991–1992)
    WHTX (1992–1994)
    WRKU (1994–1996)
    WWSY (1996–1998)
    WTNX (1998–2001)

    Call sign meaning

    refers to former "Kiss FM" branding
    Technical information
    Facility ID74468
    ClassA
    ERP6,000 watts
    HAAT100 meters (330 ft)

    Transmitter coordinates

    41°13′05.00″N 80°33′43.00″W / 41.2180556°N 80.5619444°W / 41.2180556; -80.5619444
    Links
    WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
    Websitereal959.iheart.com

    WAKZ (95.9 FM, "Real 95.9") is a radio station licensedtoSharpsville, Pennsylvania, and serving Youngstown, Ohio. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. The station airs a mainstream urban radio format. Prior to July 2, 2020, WAKZ broadcast a contemporary hit radio format as "95.9 Kiss FM".[1]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ Venta, Lance (July 2, 2020). "95.9 Kiss-FM Youngstown Gets Real With Hip Hop Flip". RadioInsight. Retrieved January 8, 2021.

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