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| ⚫ | radio station licensed to [[Rochester, New York]], which broadcasts at 97.9 [[FM radio|FM]]. Its transmitter is located on Pinnacle Hill in [[Brighton, Monroe County, New York|Brighton, New York]]. There is also a second channel for WPXY on the 97.9 MHz frequency, broadcasting in High Definition as WPXY HD-2, also referred to as "Nina @ 97.9", which plays mostly Alternative Hits. |
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city = [[Rochester, New York]]| |
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area = [[Brighton, Monroe County, New York|Brighton]]/[[Rochester, New York|Rochester]] | |
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branding = ''"The Number One Hit Music Station"''| |
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slogan = 98 PXY| |
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airdate = | |
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frequency = 97.9 ([[megahertz|MHz]]) {{HD Radio}}| |
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format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]] | |
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erp = 50,000 [[watt]]s | |
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haat = {{convert|142|m|ft|sp=us}}| |
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class = B | |
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facility_id = 53966| |
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owner = [[Entercom Communications]] | |
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webcast = [http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/entercom/player/?id=WPXY Listen Live!] | |
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website = http://www.98pxy.com | |
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callsign_meaning = | |
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==98 PXY History== |
==98 PXY History== |
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August 28, 2008 at the Riverside Festival Site featuring [[Secondhand Serenade]], [[Tyga]], [[We the Kings]], [[Chris Willis]], & The Sunstreak! |
August 28, 2008 at the Riverside Festival Site featuring [[Secondhand Serenade]], [[Tyga]], [[We the Kings]], [[Chris Willis]], & The Sunstreak! |
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'''2009 Summer Jam:''' </br> |
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June 4, 2009 at the Port Of Rochester featuring [[Kristinia DeBarge]], [[White Tie Affair]], [[We the Kings]], [[The Ting Tings]], [[3OH!3]], & [[Kevin Rudolf]].</br> |
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August 20, 2009 at [[Frontier Field]] featuring [[Flo-Rida]], [[Boys Like Girls]], [[Jessie James (singer)|Jessie James]], [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]], and [[Tina Parol]]. |
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'''2010 Summer Jam:''' </br> |
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June 8, 2010 at [[Frontier Field]] featuring [[Spose]], [[Jaicko]], [[JLS]], [[Taio Cruz]], [[New Boyz]], [[Mayday Parade]], [[B.o.B.]], [[Aaron Fresh]], [[Iyaz]], & [[Train (band)]].</br> |
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'''2010 Jingle Jam:''' </br> |
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December 1, 2010 at the [[Blue Cross Arena]] featuring [[Neon Trees]], [[Mike Posner (musician)|Mike Posner]], [[Sara Bareilles]], [[Bruno Mars]], [[Travie McCoy]], and returning for another round [[3OH!3]] |
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'''2011 Summer Jam:''' </br> |
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June 7, 2011 at [[Frontier Field]] featuring [[LMFAO (group)|LMFAO]], [[Allstar Weekend]], [[iSquare]], [[Hot Chelle Rae]], [[Tinie Tempah]], [[Jeremih]], [[New Boyz]], & [[Cody Simpson]] |
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'''2011 Jingle Jam:''' </br> |
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November 30, 2011 at the [[Blue Cross Arena]] featuring [[Sean Paul]], [[Joe Jonas]], [[Lloyd (singer)|Lloyd]], [[Patrick Stump]], [[Skylar Grey]], and [[Big Time Rush]]. |
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==Past Notable 98 PXY Summer Jam and Jingle Jam artists== |
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* [[Destiny's Child]] |
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* [[Christina Aguilera]] |
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* [[Wyclef Jean]] |
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* [[Flo-Rida]] |
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* [[Boyz II Men]] |
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* [[Ja Rule]] |
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* [[98 Degrees]] |
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* [[Train (band)|Train]] |
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* [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]] |
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* [[Mýa]] |
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* [[Michelle Branch]] |
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* [[JC Chasez]] |
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* [[The Calling]] |
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* [[Mandy Moore]] |
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* [[Switchfoot]] |
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* [[Run-DMC]] |
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* [[O-Town]] |
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* [[Boys Like Girls]] |
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* [[Aaron Carter]] |
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==98 PXY Features== |
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98 PXY has many features during its programming schedule. |
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'''Current PXY features:''' |
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*98 PXY's Hi 5@9 (Weeknights, 9PM): Raphael spins the top 5 songs in Rochester according to listener requests on the phone or online. |
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*Club PXY Freeloader Alerts (7:30AM, 9:30AM, 12:30PM, 3:30PM, 6:30PM): Club PXY Password of the Day for online fan club. |
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'''Former PXY features:''' |
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*Rip it Up Friday (Fridays, 8:30-10AM): Spezzano & Sandy spin the 1980s & 1990s hits that we all know and love! |
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*Fourplay @ 4 (Weekdays, 4PM): Mike Danger plays the 4 biggest hits in Rochester. |
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*Interactive 9@9 (Weeknights, 9PM): JB & Kasper spins the 9 hottest songs in the ROC. |
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*Party Radio (Weekends): All of your Top 40 hits remixed and mashed-up into a non-stop party all-night long! |
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==Current Programming Schedule== |
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'''Monday-Friday:''' |
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*5a-10a Spezzano & Sandy |
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*10a-4p Megan Carter |
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*4p-10p Raphael |
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'''Saturday:''' |
'''Saturday:''' |
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*6a-10a Spezzano & Sandy: The Best We Could Find |
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*10a-2p Raphael/Megan Carter |
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*2p-6p Turco |
*2p-6p Turco |
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*6p-10p Harper |
*6p-10p Harper |
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Revision as of 16:03, 17 May 2012
{{Infobox radio station|
name = WPXY-FM | image =| radio station licensed to Rochester, New York, which broadcasts at 97.9 FM. Its transmitter is located on Pinnacle Hill in Brighton, New York. There is also a second channel for WPXY on the 97.9 MHz frequency, broadcasting in High Definition as WPXY HD-2, also referred to as "Nina @ 97.9", which plays mostly Alternative Hits.
98 PXY History
The station is referred to as "98 PXY", and its slogan is "The Number One Hit Music Station." The first Top 40 talent that was heard on 98 PXY was then morning personality Jim Harrington. Consultant Gary Burns had Harrington demo the new format for an hour, the afternoon before the new format was actually implemented. Harrington had just arrived in Rochester and his car was still unpacked. It has been a top 40 station since 1983. The station is a heritage to the Rochester, NY community.
Scott Spezzano has been the morning voice of 98 PXY for over 25 years & is one of the most recognized celebrities in the Rochester Community.
For years, Spezzano would climb atop the roof of Marketplace Mall the weekend after Thanksgiving and broadcast live, living on the roof for 57 hours to raise money for the Salvation Army Homeless Holiday Campaign. This "stunt" for years was called the 98 PXY Help the Homeless Weekend or just simply "The Roof-Sit". Community members and business owners every year pledged their support of Spezzano, the only brave celebrity locally to attempt stunts like this for the community.
Spezzano, in his over 30 years on Rochester radio, has been honored many times for his charitable contributions and always giving back to the community, and remains a household name in the Rochester Community.
Another PXY tradition is the High School Challenge, a penny drive where Rochester area High Schools compete to collect the most pennies. The winner gets a free concert at their school by a national recording artist! The proceeds benefit various Hillside agencies, currently benefiting the Hillside Special Santas. Artists that performed include Donnie Klang, Boys Like Girls, O-Town, and more...with Justin Bieber being the draw in 2009.
The station is currently owned by Entercom Communications.
98 PXY was the first station to air Teddy Geiger's single "For You I Will (Confidence)". Teddy mentions the station inside the cover of his hit album Underage Thinking.
PXY features the personalities of Scott Spezzano, Sandy Waters, Duffy, Mike Danger, Megan Carter, and Raphael.
98 PXY began streaming worldwide online at the new 98pxy.com on April 1, 2008.
98 PXY "Jam" Brands
The legendary 98 PXY Summer Jam was originally called "The 98 PXY Birthday Jam" celebrating the station's birthday every year.
The Summer Jam was in the past for years followed up by: "The 98 PXY Acoustic Jam, The 98 PXY Jingle Jam, and the 98 PXY Halloween Jam" which were always like the previous Summer Jams in the past featuring "Invite-Only Passes, 21+ Only Shows, & Secret Locations"
Since then, the Station has matured into 1 Large Summer Jam and "Smaller Jams" called "Freeloader Studio Sessions."
The 98 PXY Summer Jam went on hiatus from 2005 until its revival in 2008.
In 2010, the 98 PXY Jingle Jam returns after a longer hiatus.
2008 Summer Jam:
August 28, 2008 at the Riverside Festival Site featuring Secondhand Serenade, Tyga, We the Kings, Chris Willis, & The Sunstreak!
Saturday:
- 2p-6p Turco
- 6p-10p Harper
- 10p-2a Bentley
Sunday:
- 7a-9a Spezzano & Sandy: The Best We Could Find
- 9a-12n Weekend Top 30 Countdown w/ Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton
- 4p-7p Raphael/Megan Carter
- 7p-10p MTV Weekend Countdown w/ Damien
- 10p-12m Fox All-Access w/ Chris "Learjet" Leary
98 PXY On-Air Staff
- Spezzano and Sandy In The Morning: Scott Spezzano, Sandy Waters, & Patrick Duffy
- Megan Carter
- Raphael
- Turco
- Harper
- Bentley
- Bobby O
98 PXY Alumni
- Moose
- Amanda Valentine (now at KALC in Denver, CO)
- Kasper
- "The Mayor" Pete Kennedy (now at WDVI in Rochester, NY)
- Lala
- Alicia (now at KLCK in Seattle, WA)
- Danny B (now at WCMF in Rochester, NY)
- Gina G
- JB (now at Z99 in Grand Cayman Islands)
- Corey Kincaid (now at WVHT in Virginia Beach, VA)
- Chris Savage
- Carson (now at KDWB in Minneapolis, MN)
- Danny Meyers (now at WXLK in Roanoke, VA)
- Darren Downs (now at WSJT in Tampa, FL)
- Mike Danger (now at WBZA in Rochester, NY)
- Busta Nutt (now at WAPE in Jacksonville, FL)
- Dem Jones
- Diesel (now at WEND in Charlotte, NC)
- Norm On The Barstool
- Java Joel (now at WAKS in Cleveland, OH)
- Artie The One Man Party
- Chris "Learjet" Leary (Chris_Leary)
- JoJo The Hitman
- Clarke Ingram
- Jeff Walker (now at WAEB in Allentown, PA)
- Jim Harrington
- Rocky Martini
- Trusy Tristano
- John Ivey (now at KIIS in Los Angeles, CA)
- Joan Brandenburgh
- Marc Cooper
- Tom George
- Scott Michaels
- Steve Hausmann (now at WBEE in Rochester, NY)
- Eric G
- Simone
- Terese Taylor
- Athena
- JJ Rice "Riceman" (now at WBLI in Long Island, NY)
- Magic Man
- Chris Cole
- Larry Wachs
- Cat Collins (now at KYLD in San Francisco, CA)
- Rhino
- Dino
- Gene Filiacci
- Candi Clark
- Kevin Fennessey
External links
- WPXY Home Page
- WPXY aircheck from 1986 featuring Candi Clark
- Facility details for Facility ID WPXY ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database