WFMX

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WFMX-FM[link] is a radio station operating in Statesville, North Carolina. WFMX is popular for its coverage of NASCAR, dubbing itself as "The Racin' Station". The station started service in May 3rd of 1947 as WSIC-FM. It, along with its sister station WSIC-AM, was the first AM and FM radio station simulcast combo to sign on simultaneously in the nation. The station is also credited as the first FM radio station in the United States to program the country music format. While the call letters have no specific meaning, they were purchased by then owner Statesville Broadcasting Company from the American Broadcasting Company in New York in 1958. The station is owned by Texas based Mercury Broadcasting Inc. and operates in a J.S.A. (Joint Sales Agreement) with Clear Channel Communications.

External links

• [Official website]
• [Query the FCC's FM station database for WFMX-FM]

 

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