WXRK-LP

WXRK-LP is an Active Rock and Alternative Rock formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Charlottesville, Virginia, serving Charlottesville and Albemarle County in Virginia.[1] WXRK-LP is owned and operated by Blue Ridge Free Media.[4]

WXRK-LP
CityCharlottesville, Virginia
Broadcast areaCharlottesville, Virginia
Albemarle County, Virginia
Frequency92.3 FM MHz
Branding"Rock Hits 92-3"
Programming
FormatActive Rock
Alternative Rock[1]
Ownership
OwnerBlue Ridge Free Media
History
First air date
September 7, 2015[2]
Former call signs
WXRK-LP (2015-Present)[3]
Call sign meaning
WX RocK
Technical information
Facility ID192547
ClassL1
Power21 Watts
HAAT63 meters (207 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
38°4′39.0″N 78°28′21.0″W
Links
WebcastWXRK-LP Webstream
WebsiteWXRK-LP Online

Programming

The station's morning show is hosted by Aisha Malik, with co-host and producer Pierce Peters. Weekday mid-days are split among various personalities. Weekday afternoon drive time are done by Mike Seay, who also serves as the station's Program Director. Weeknights are hosted by Quinn Voss, who is also the station's Assistant Program Director and Music Director.

On Sundays, WXRK-LP airs three locally-produced specialty shows:
"No Room For Rockstars" hosted by Quinn Voss, featuring more obscure Alternative and Indie rock. Airs from 7pm to 8pm.[5]
"Search & Destroy" hosted by Lili Black, features Punk Rock music. Airs from 8pm to 10pm.[6]
"The Heavy Metal Double Tap" hosted by John Taylor, showcasing various forms of Heavy Metal. Airs from 10pm to 12am.[7]

References
  1. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  2. "Rock Hits 92.3 - Testing...testing...1, 2, 3..." Blue Ridge Free Media/Facebook. September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  3. "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  4. "WXRK-LP Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  5. "No Room For Rockstars with Quinn Voss". Blue Ridge Free Media. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  6. "Search & Destroy with Lili Black". Blue Ridge Free Media. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  7. "The Heavy Metal Double Tap". Blue Ridge Free Media. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
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