WPKX

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WPKX (Kix 97.9) is a Country music radio station located in Springfield, MA.

WPKX

Broadcast area	Springfield, MA
Branding	Kix 97.9
Slogan	The Pioneer Valley's Country Station
First air date	1992
Frequency	97.9 MHz
Format	Country
ERP	2,250 watts
Class	B
Callsign meaning	W PK'i'X
Owner	Clear Channel
Website	http://www.kix979.com

WPKX first signed on in 1992 and has been Country ever since. Airs a classic country show on Sunday mornings.

It was owned by SFX Broadcasting in the late 1990's, then Capstar, AMFM owned it briefly before being acquired by Clear Channel in 2000. It is now owned by Clear Channel Communications.

The station has an HD Radio HD-2 station broadcasting Americana music since early-2006.

[edit] External links

• WPKX website
• Query the FCC's AM station database for WPKX

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