WZAX

WZAX (99.3 FM) is a radio station licensed to Nashville, North Carolina, United States. It serves the Nashville area. First put on the air by Mainquad Communications and previously featured "Dave and Allen in the Morning" with one member of the morning show in Roanoke Rapids and the other in Rocky Mount. The station is currently owned by First Media Radio, LLC.

WZAX
CityNashville, North Carolina
Broadcast areaRocky Mount-Wilson
Frequency99.3 MHz
BrandingMovin' 99 FM
Slogan"The Most Music, The Most Variety, Movin' 99.3"
Programming
FormatRhythmic Hot AC
Ownership
OwnerFirst Media Radio, LLC
WDWG, WPWZ
History
First air date
1997 (at 99.7)
Former frequencies
99.7 MHz (1997-2005)
Technical information
Facility ID76264
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
35°57′01″N 77°57′26″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitemovin993.com

History

WZAX signed on at 99.7 in 1997 as hot adult contemporary "New Mix 99-7".[1] As of 2005, artists included Steve Miller, Jethro Tull, and Rod Stewart.[2]

On November 11, 2009, WZAX changed their format to rhythmic oldies, branded as "Jammin' 99.3".

On November 30, 2014, WZAX dropped its "Jammin' 99.3" rhythmic oldies format and began stunting with a wide range of music as "99.3 What's It Gonna Be". The station launched a classic rock format branded as "99.3 Rock City" on January 5, 2015.[3]

On November 30, 2017, WZAX dropped the "Rock City" branding and began stunting with Christmas music.[4]

On January 1, 2018, WZAX ended its Christmas music stunt and launched a rhythmic hot adult contemporary format, branded as "Movin' 99.3".[5]

References
  1. "Raleigh-Durham FM Dial". Archived from the original on 2003-02-01. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
  2. Fred Marion, "Local radio stations switch, tweak formats," Rocky Mount Telegram, July 21, 2005, Marquee section.
  3. What's WZAX Gonna Be
  4. WZAX Drops Rock City Branding and Goes Christmas Radioinsight - November 30, 2017
  5. WZAX Rocky Mount Gets Movin Radioinsight - January 2, 2018
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