WXYK

Infobox Radio station
name = WXYK-FM
city = Gulfport, Mississippi
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
callsign_meaning =
former_callsigns = WZKX, WXLS
owner = Monterey Licenses, LLC
webcast =
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.

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.

External links

* [http://www.1071themonkey.net/ WXYK official website]
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