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WFRX

WFRX is a radio station licensed to West Frankfort, Illinois, United States. The station airs a sports format, and is owned by Withers Broadcasting, through Withers Broadcasting of Southern Illinois, LLC. One of the first radio stations in the United States to play a Beatles record on air, and the first to air a live interview with a Beatle, George Harrison, late September 1963.

Last revised
Jul 17, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
180 w
Citations
2
Source
WFRX
Broadcast area
Herrin, Illinois
Marion, Illinois
Benton, Illinois
Frequency1300 kHz
Branding95.5 The Fan
Programming
FormatSports
AffiliationsFox Sports Radio
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1951
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
53979
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
60 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
37°53′04″N 88°55′44″W / 37.88444°N 88.92889°W / 37.88444; -88.92889
Translator95.5 W238CQ (Marion)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website955thefan.com

WFRX (1300 AM) is a radio station licensed to West Frankfort, Illinois, United States. The station airs a sports format, and is owned by Withers Broadcasting, through Withers Broadcasting of Southern Illinois, LLC.2 One of the first radio stations in the United States to play a Beatles record on air, and the first to air a live interview with a Beatle, George Harrison, late September 1963.

References

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WFRX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WFRX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Accessed November 21, 2013
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