WIBX

WIBX
Broadcast areaMohawk Valley
Frequency950 kHz
Branding950 and 92.3 WIBX
Programming
FormatNews/Talk
NetworkFox News Radio
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
WFRG-FM, WLZW, WODZ-FM, WOUR
History
First air date
December 5, 1925 (1925-12-05)
Former frequencies
  • 1460 kHz (1925–1926)
  • 1280 kHz (1926–1927)
  • 1260 kHz (1927–1928)
  • 1200 kHz (1928–1941)
  • 1230 kHz (1941–1948)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID168
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
43°6′12″N 75°20′31″W / 43.10333°N 75.34194°W / 43.10333; -75.34194 (WIBX)
Translator(s)92.3 W295DI (Utica)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewibx950.com

WIBX (950 AM) is a commercial radio station in Utica, New York. It is one of Central New York's oldest radio stations, dating back to 1925. The station airs a news/talk radio format and is owned by Townsquare Media as part of a cluster with adult contemporary 98.7 WLZW, country music 104.3 WFRG-FM, classic hits 96.1 WODZ, and classic rock 96.9 WOUR. The studios and offices are on River Road in Marcy, New York.

WIBX broadcasts at 5,000 watts around the clock. It uses a directional antenna system with a four-tower array to avoid interfering with other stations on AM 950. The transmitter site is off Clark Mills Road in Whitesboro, New York. WIBX is also heard on FM translator W295DI at 92.3 FM.