WIRI (FM)

WIRI (105.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic country music format. Licensed to Nekoosa, Wisconsin, United States, the station serves the Central Wisconsin area. The station is currently owned by Marcus Jaeger, through licensee Heart of Wisconsin Media LLC.[1]

For the Whiting, Wisconsin radio station that held the call sign WLJY at 96.7 FM from 2006 to 2012, see WHTQ.

WIRI
CityNekoosa, Wisconsin
Broadcast areaWausau-Stevens Point area
Frequency105.5 MHz
BrandingCountry Legends 24/7
Programming
FormatClassic country
Ownership
OwnerMarcus Jaeger
(Heart Of Wisconsin Media, LLC)
WFHR, WCWI
History
First air date
2003 (as KZZA)
Former call signs
KZZA (2003)
WUSP (2003–2008)
WRCW (2008–2013)
WLJY (2013–2021)
Call sign meaning
"Wisconsin Rapids"
Technical information
Facility ID85832
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT85 meters (279 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
44°21′45.00″N 90°3′58.00″W
Links
Websitecountrylegends247.com

History

The station went on the air as KZZA on July 22, 2003. Three days later, the station changed its call sign to WUSP, and on March 5, 2008, to WRCW.[2] The call sign became WLJY on September 16, 2013.[3] with the format change to an adult contemporary format. WLJY became WIRI on May 1, 2021.

On June 23, 2021, WIRI became "Country Legends 24/7".

References
  1. "WIRI Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "WIRI Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "105.5 -WLJY Page".


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