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'''KXRX''' is the call sign of the radio station '''97 Rock''' based in [[Walla Walla]], [[Washington]]. The frequency is 97.1 MHz, and it is a [[ClearChannel]] radio station. The call letters are based on the former KXRX/Seattle -- a major rock radio station active in [[Seattle]] from 1987-1994 on 96.5 FM. |
'''KXRX''' is the call sign of the radio station '''97 Rock''' based in [[Walla Walla]], [[Washington]]. The frequency is 97.1 MHz, and it is a [[ClearChannel]] radio station. The call letters are based on the former KXRX/Seattle -- a major rock radio station active in [[Seattle]] from 1987-1994 on 96.5 FM. |
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==Program Schedule== |
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On a typical Monday-Friday work week, the lineup is as follows: |
On a typical Monday-Friday work week, the lineup is as follows: |
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:??? to Midnight - "The X Reactor"<br> |
:??? to Midnight - "The X Reactor"<br> |
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Thursdays are known as "Double Shot Thursday," and each artist is given two songs played back-to-back instead of a single song. |
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==Features== |
==Features== |
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===The All Request Electric Lunch=== |
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The All Request Electric Lunch is during what is usually designated as a lunch-hour. During the A.R.E.L., people are able to phone in requests, which are usually honored in about 15 minutes or so. On Double Shot Thursdays, people are able to make two requests, given that the artist remains the same. It is usually hosted by Scotty "Buns-Of-Steel" Steel. |
The All Request Electric Lunch is during what is usually designated as a lunch-hour. During the A.R.E.L., people are able to phone in requests, which are usually honored in about 15 minutes or so. On Double Shot Thursdays, people are able to make two requests, given that the artist remains the same. It is usually hosted by Scotty "Buns-Of-Steel" Steel. |
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===The Drive at Five=== |
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The Drive at Five is the segment on the station that plays songs for people on their way home from work. One aspect that is special is that they often have "Lead-Foot Alerts" for people that enjoy speeding, to give them a warning of areas that are heavily patrolled that day. The Lead-Foot Alerts are generally phoned in by people that have just received a speeding ticket. There is also a clip played ~15 minutes into the The Drive at Five from that morning's BOB & TOM Show. |
The Drive at Five is the segment on the station that plays songs for people on their way home from work. One aspect that is special is that they often have "Lead-Foot Alerts" for people that enjoy speeding, to give them a warning of areas that are heavily patrolled that day. The Lead-Foot Alerts are generally phoned in by people that have just received a speeding ticket. There is also a clip played ~15 minutes into the The Drive at Five from that morning's BOB & TOM Show. |
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===The Ass-Kicking Eighties=== |
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This is when songs from the [[1980s]] are generally played, hosted by a rough-voiced DJ known as "The [[Mullet (haircut)|Mullet]]," known for his out-of-date hairstyle. The songs are usually hair-metal songs, but occasionally include lighter music as well. |
This is when songs from the [[1980s]] are generally played, hosted by a rough-voiced DJ known as "The [[Mullet (haircut)|Mullet]]," known for his out-of-date hairstyle. The songs are usually hair-metal songs, but occasionally include lighter music as well. |
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===Mandatory Metallica=== |
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During Mandatory Metallica, four songs by Metallica are played. |
During Mandatory Metallica, four songs by Metallica are played. |
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===The X Reactor=== |
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This is the only segment on the station that has a DJ change his or her name. In it, Christina becomes X-Stina, and she introduces songs and bands that are maybe not as popular as others played during the day. |
This is the only segment on the station that has a DJ change his or her name. In it, Christina becomes X-Stina, and she introduces songs and bands that are maybe not as popular as others played during the day. |
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{{Tri-Cities Radio}} |
{{Tri-Cities Radio}} |
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[[Category:Radio stations in Washington]] |
[[Category:Radio stations in Washington|XRX]] |
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Revision as of 22:43, 15 April 2007
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KXRX is the call sign of the radio station 97 Rock based in Walla Walla, Washington. The frequency is 97.1 MHz, and it is a ClearChannel radio station. The call letters are based on the former KXRX/Seattle -- a major rock radio station active in Seattle from 1987-1994 on 96.5 FM.
Program Schedule
On a typical Monday-Friday work week, the lineup is as follows:
- Midnight to 6:00am - assorted Rock songs
- 6:00am to 10:00am - The BOB & TOM Show
- 10:00am to 12:00pm - more assorted Rock songs
- 12:00pm to 1:00pm - "The All Request Electric Lunch"
- 1:00pm to 5:00pm - more assorted Rock songs
- 5:00pm to 6:00pm - "The Drive at Five"
- 6:00pm to 9:00pm - more assorted Rock songs
- 9:00pm to 10:00pm - "The Ass-Kicking Eighties"
- 10:00pm to ??? - "Mandatory Metallica"
- ??? to Midnight - "The X Reactor"
Thursdays are known as "Double Shot Thursday," and each artist is given two songs played back-to-back instead of a single song.
Features
The All Request Electric Lunch
The All Request Electric Lunch is during what is usually designated as a lunch-hour. During the A.R.E.L., people are able to phone in requests, which are usually honored in about 15 minutes or so. On Double Shot Thursdays, people are able to make two requests, given that the artist remains the same. It is usually hosted by Scotty "Buns-Of-Steel" Steel.
The Drive at Five
The Drive at Five is the segment on the station that plays songs for people on their way home from work. One aspect that is special is that they often have "Lead-Foot Alerts" for people that enjoy speeding, to give them a warning of areas that are heavily patrolled that day. The Lead-Foot Alerts are generally phoned in by people that have just received a speeding ticket. There is also a clip played ~15 minutes into the The Drive at Five from that morning's BOB & TOM Show.
The Ass-Kicking Eighties
This is when songs from the 1980s are generally played, hosted by a rough-voiced DJ known as "The Mullet," known for his out-of-date hairstyle. The songs are usually hair-metal songs, but occasionally include lighter music as well.
Mandatory Metallica
During Mandatory Metallica, four songs by Metallica are played.
The X Reactor
This is the only segment on the station that has a DJ change his or her name. In it, Christina becomes X-Stina, and she introduces songs and bands that are maybe not as popular as others played during the day.