WXIL (FM)

WXIL (99.1 FM) is a classic hits formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving the Mid-Ohio Valley. WGGE is owned and operated by Seven Mountains Media.

WXIL
Broadcast areaMid-Ohio Valley
Frequency99.1 MHz
BrandingWXIL 99
Programming
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerSeven Mountains Media
WGGE, WHBR-FM, WLYQ, WPKB, WRZZ
History
First air date
1965 (as WIBZ)
Former call signs
WIBZ (1965-1984)
WMGP (1984-1990)
WHCM (1990-1998)
WXKX (1998-2001)
WGGE (2001-2024)
Call sign meaning
play on "Froggy"
Technical information
Facility ID15254
ClassB1
ERP8,700 watts
HAAT168 meters
Transmitter coordinates
39°17′29.40″N 81°39′19.30″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewxilradio.com

On June 26, 2024, WGGE changed their format from country (which moved to 95.1 FM Elizabeth, WV) to classic hits, branded as "WXIL 99" under new WXIL call letters.[1]

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