The Reef 103.5 WAXJ

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The Reef 103.5 (call sign WAXJ) is a prominent commercial urban contemporary and Caribbean music radio station licensed to Frederiksted, St. Croix, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Originally signing on the air on January 23, 1998, under the call sign WAXJ, the station was founded to provide high-energy music and relevant local talk to the Crucian community. Owned and operated by Reef Broadcasting, Inc., headed by veteran broadcaster Joseph B. Bahr, WAXJ operates in tandem with sister station WDHP 1620 AM from studios and administrative offices at 6079A Castle Coakley in Christiansted. The station's dynamic programming mix spans Urban Contemporary, Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Soca, and Dancehall, making it a favorite among youth, young adults, and music lovers across the Virgin Islands. Alongside its vibrant musical playlist, WAXJ incorporates localized public affairs broadcasts, community discussions, island event announcements, and spiritual music segments on weekends. The station plays an integral role in keeping residents connected during major weather events and local civic campaigns. Broadcasting from Frederiksted on 103.5 MHz with an effective radiated power of 800 watts at a height above average terrain (HAAT) of 319 meters (1,047 feet), WAXJ commands impressive terrain-supported line-of-sight coverage across St. Croix and across Caribbean waters toward St. Thomas and St. John. In addition to its terrestrial FM presence, 103.5 The Reef maintains a 128 kbps digital stream hosted via Live365, allowing listeners across the global Caribbean diaspora to stay tuned to the sound of St. Croix.

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