WXYK

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WXYK-FM
City of license Gulfport, Mississippi
Broadcast area Biloxi-Gulfport, Mississippi
Branding 107.1 The Monkey
Slogan The Gulf Coast's #1 Hit Music Station
Frequency 107.1 MHz
Format Top 40
ERP 2,800 watts
HAAT 122 meters
Class A
Facility ID 37096
Former callsigns WZKX, WXLS
Owner Monterey Licenses, LLC
Website http://www.1071themonkey.net/

WXYK-FM (107.1 FM), known as "107.1 the Monkey", is a radio station located in Gulfport, Mississippi, that plays Top 40 hits.

[edit] History

In the early 1980's, the station was called WZKX. In 1987, the owner of the station switched from the 107.1 signal to the 107.9 signal because the 107.9 range was a stronger signal. The WZKX calls were applied to 107.9. 107.1 took the name WXLS and played adult contemporary music.

In 1997, WXYK Kiss 105.9 which played Top 40 Hits moved to 107.1. Classic rock replaced the top 40 format on the 105.9 signal. In 1999, the station switched their name to "107.1 the Monkey". The station's original slogan was "Party Music for Humans" and they had more of a dance lean. The station has since morphed into a more conventional Top 40 format.


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