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'''WJOX-FM''' "The Sports Monster" debuted in November [[2006]] as a simulcast of the existing [[WJOX-AM|WJOX]] [[AM 690]] on the [[FM 100.5]] frequency formerly occupied by [[WRAX-FM]]. Both stations are owned by Citadel Communications.
'''WJOX-FM''' "The Sports Monster" debuted in November [[2006]] as a simulcast of the existing [[WJOX-AM|WJOX]] [[AM 690]] on the [[FM 100.5]] frequency formerly occupied by [[WRAX-FM]]. Both stations are owned by Citadel Communications.


On January 8, [[2007]] WJOX-AM changed its call letters to [[WSPZ-FM|WSPZ]] and split its programming from WJOX. The station is negotiating with [[Paul Finebaum]] to move his call-in show from [[WERC-AM]] to the new WJOX.
On January 8, [[2007]] WJOX-AM changed its call letters to [[WSPZ-FM|WSPZ]] and split its programming from WJOX. The same month talk-show host [[Paul Finebaum]] moved his call-in show to WJOX, following the conclusion of his contract with [[WERC-AM]].


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
* Weekday mornings: "[[The Opening Drive]]" with [[Jay Barker]], [[Al Del Greco]] and [[Tony Kurre]].
* Weekday mornings: "[[The Opening Drive]]" with [[Jay Barker]], [[Al Del Greco]] and [[Tony Kurre]].
* Weekday afternoons: "[[Dunaway and Brown]]" with [[Jim Dunaway]] and [[Ryan Brown]]
* Weekday afternoons: "[[Dunaway and Brown]]" with [[Jim Dunaway]] and [[Ryan Brown]]
* Weekday afternoons: [[Paul Finebaum]]
* Evenings and weekends: ESPN Radio programming
* Evenings and weekends: ESPN Radio programming


==References==
==References==
* Carlton, Bob (January 6, 2007) "WJOX split will create 2 stations." ''Birmingham News''.
* Carlton, Bob (January 6, 2007) "WJOX split will create 2 stations." ''Birmingham News''.
* Carlton, Bob (January 19, 2007) "Finebaum headed to WJOX." ''Birmingham News''.


[[Category:Radio stations]]
[[Category:Radio stations]]

Revision as of 11:32, 19 January 2007

WJOX-FM "The Sports Monster" debuted in November 2006 as a simulcast of the existing WJOX AM 690 on the FM 100.5 frequency formerly occupied by WRAX-FM. Both stations are owned by Citadel Communications.

On January 8, 2007 WJOX-AM changed its call letters to WSPZ and split its programming from WJOX. The same month talk-show host Paul Finebaum moved his call-in show to WJOX, following the conclusion of his contract with WERC-AM.

Schedule

References

  • Carlton, Bob (January 6, 2007) "WJOX split will create 2 stations." Birmingham News.
  • Carlton, Bob (January 19, 2007) "Finebaum headed to WJOX." Birmingham News.