WRXL

WRXL
Broadcast areaCentral Virginia
Frequency102.1 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingAlt 102-1
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatAlternative rock
SubchannelsHD2: Big 98.5 (country music)
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
March 4, 1949 (1949-03-04)
Former call signs
WRNL-FM (1949–73)
Call sign meaning
"Richmond's Radio Excellence"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID11961
ClassB
ERP20,000 watts
HAAT241 meters (791 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°36′52.5″N 77°30′54.9″W / 37.614583°N 77.515250°W / 37.614583; -77.515250
Translator(s)
  • HD2: 98.5 W253BI (Richmond)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via Audacy)
Websitewww.audacy.com/alt1021rva

WRXL (102.1 FM "Alt 102-1") is a commercial radio station licensed to Richmond, Virginia, and serving Central Virginia. WRXL is owned and operated by Audacy, Inc. WRXL airs an alternative rock radio format.

Studios, offices and the transmitter tower are on Basie Road in Richmond. The station carries the syndicated Elliot in the Morning show, produced by Premiere Networks and originating at former sister station WWDC-FM in Washington, D.C.