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WoxyWOXY "97X" is an Internet-only freeform rock and roll radio station based in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. It was one of the first stations in the United States to completely transition from terrestrial FM radio to Web radio (KNAC is a previous example). The WOXY-FM broadcast facilities and license are now owned separately by First Broadcasting. From September 1983 until May 2004, WOXY had an over-the-air broadcast at 97.7 FM out of Oxford, Ohio. Since beginning broadcasts, the station has been a highly-regarded radio station for many years, winning accolades from many prominent newspapers and magazines including Rolling Stone, Spin, and USA Today. In 1998, the first experiments with webcasts were made, and listeners began to tune in from around the world. In the following years, there was a perception at the station that the viability of FM radio was declining, but Internet listenership continued to grow. In January 2004, the decision was made to sell the FM broadcast facilities in anticipation of becoming an Internet-only station. However, appropriate funding for the transition did not initially appear, so the station was forced to shut down operations on Thursday, May 13, when the FM facilities were transferred. The next day, representatives of angel investors contacted the station staff. In July 2004, WOXY resumed netcasting. External links
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