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WYYX

Bonifay, Florida
Broadcast area	Panama City, Florida
Frequency	97.7 MHz
Branding	97X
Programming
Format	Active rock
Affiliations	Compass Media Networks United Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
Owner	Magic Broadcasting
Sister stations	WILN, WWLY, WYOO
History
First air date	1983 (1983) (as WTBB)
Former call signs	WTBB (1981–1997) WYYX (1997–2016) WVVE (2016–2017)
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	25412
Class	C1
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	253 meters (830 ft)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	wyyx.com

WYYX (97.7 FM) is a commercial radio station located in Panama City Beach, Florida, that has its transmitter licensed for Bonifay, Florida, broadcasting to the Panama City area.

History

Originally WTBB (Townsend Broadcasting), it began as a local station in 1983, using mostly a pre-recorded format, and was housed in the old Bank of Bonifay building. Manager Larry Donaldson also carried local ballgames and political events, and even had the occasional local remote. Most people thought he owned the station until it sold in 1992 and he moved on.

From 1992 to 1997, the station was known as "Pirate Radio 97.7". Upon the change from WTBB to WYYX, it renamed itself "97X".

On August 8, 2016, WYYX went silent; its "97X" active rock format moved to WVVE (100.1 FM). On November 2, 2016, WYYX changed its call letters to WVVE. On March 15, 2017, WVVE returned to the air with active rock, branded as "97X", returning the format to the 97.7 FM frequency. On March 17, 2017, WVVE changed its call letters back to WYYX.

Since the launch of 97X in 1997, its active rock format has shifted towards a mainstream rock lean, with classic rock (e.g. Led Zeppelin, Metallica) interspersed occasionally.

References

1. "Facility Technical Data for WYYX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
2. 97X Panama City Moves Home After Several Months at 100.1 Radioinsight - March 15, 2017

External links

• Facility details for Facility ID 25412 (WYYX) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• WYYX in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

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