WROX Radio

Clarksdale's Legendary Station

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Oldies, Classic Hits, Classic Rock +5

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Frequency

1450 AM / 97.5 FM

📖 About

WROX Radio is a historic American radio station serving Clarksdale and the Mississippi Delta from Clarksdale, Mississippi. Broadcasting since June 5, 1944, WROX has a long connection with the musical heritage of the Delta and is especially associated with blues, rhythm and blues, oldies, classic hits and classic rock. The station broadcasts on 1450 AM and is also available on 97.5 FM through its FM translator, while providing an online live stream for listeners around the world. WROX is known for its deep musical roots, local programming, weather and news coverage, and its role in the history of Mississippi radio. The station's historic legacy includes Early Wright, widely recognized as an important pioneering African American radio personality in Mississippi. WROX continues to serve Clarksdale and the surrounding Mississippi Delta while making its programming available online.

📋 Details

call sign:WROX

fcc class:Class C

facility id:11611

programming:Music programming includes oldies, classic hits, classic rock, blues and rhythm and blues, along with local weather and news content.

am frequency:1450 kHz

fm frequency:97.5 MHz

coverage area:Clarksdale and the Mississippi Delta

fm translator:W248CL

broadcast type:AM, FM Translator, Online Stream

first air date:June 5, 1944

owner licensee:WROX, LLC

source listing:https://liveradious.com/12875-wrox-radio.html

station format:Oldies, Classic Hits, Classic Rock, Rhythm and Blues

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station history:WROX first went on the air in Clarksdale on June 5, 1944. The station has maintained a long-standing connection with the musical culture and broadcasting history of the Mississippi Delta.

official tagline:Where Clarksdale and the world, ROX!

official website:https://www.wroxradio.com/

online listening:WROX provides a live online stream in addition to its terrestrial AM and FM coverage.

station identity:Clarksdale's Legendary Station

transmitter power:1,000 watts

historical location:The original WROX station building at 257 Delta Avenue in Clarksdale is historically significant and is associated with the station's early broadcasting history.

community of license:Clarksdale, Mississippi

historic significance:WROX played an important role in the development and broadcasting of blues and African American music in the Mississippi Delta. Early Wright became one of the station's best-known personalities and is widely recognized as a pioneering African American radio announcer in Mississippi.

current station address:628 Desoto Avenue, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614