WXYK

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WXYK-FM
City of license	Gulfport, Mississippi
Branding	107.1 The Monkey
Slogan	The Gulf Coast's #1 Hit Music Station
Frequency	107.1 MHz
Format	Top 40
ERP	2800 Watts
Class	Licensed Class A FM Station
Former callsigns	WZKX, WXLS
Owner	Monterey Licenses, LLC
Website	http://www.1071themonkey.net/

WXYK-FM 107.1 the Monkey, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, is a radio station that plays Top 40 hits. WXYK broadcasts from a 401 foot tower at 2,800 watts of power.

[edit] History

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In the early 1980's, the station was called WZKX. In 1987, the owner of the station switched from the 107.1 signal to the 107.9 signal because the 107.9 range was a stronger signal. The WZKX calls were applied to 107.9. 107.1 took the name WXLS and played adult contemporary music.

In 1997, WXYK Kiss 105.9 which played Top 40 Hits moved to 107.1. Classic rock replaced the top 40 format on the 105.9 signal. In 1999, the station switched their name to "107.1 the Monkey". The station's original slogan was "Party Music for Humans" and they had more of a dance lean. The station has since morphed into a more conventional Top 40 format.