KWXX-FM

KWXX-FM (94.7 FM) is a radio station in Hilo, Hawaii broadcasting an adult contemporary format as well as local music. A satellite station, KAOY (101.5 FM), is licensed to Kealakekua, Hawaii and serves the Kailua-Kona area. The station is owned by New West Broadcasting Corp.

KWXX-FM and KAOY

KWXX-FM: Hilo, Hawaii KAOY: Kealakekua, Hawaii United States
Broadcast area	Hilo/Kailua-Kona
Frequencies	KWXX-FM: 94.7 MHz KAOY: 101.5 MHz
Branding	KWXX
Programming
Format	Adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner	New West Broadcasting Corp.
Sister stations	KMWB, KNWB, KPUA
History
First air date	KWXX-FM: May 2, 1983 (1983-05-02) KAOY: May 18, 1981 (1981-05-18)
Former call signs	KAOY: KKON-FM (1981–1982) KOAS (1982–1992)
Technical information[1][2]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	KWXX-FM: 48679 KAOY: 70377
Class	KWXX-FM: C1 KAOY: C0
ERP	KWXX-FM: 51,000 watts KAOY: 6,500 watts
HAAT	KWXX-FM: −231 meters (−758 ft) KAOY: 909 meters (2,982 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	KWXX-FM: 19°47′2″N 155°5′25″W KAOY: 19°43′15″N 155°55′16″W
Links
Public license information	KWXX-FM: Public file LMS KAOY: Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	kwxx.com

History

KAOY went on the air as KKON-FM on May 18, 1981. In 1982, the station changed its call sign to KOAS. On February 7, 1992, the current call letters were adapted.^[3]

KWXX went on the air on May 2, 1983.