WZOW-FM

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WZOW-FM
Broadcast areaSouth Bend, Indiana
Frequency97.7 MHz
Branding97.7 ZOW
Programming
FormatClassic rock
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
January 17, 1977 (1977-01-17)
Former call signs
  • WZOW (1977–2006)
  • WOZW (2006–2008)
  • WZOW (2008–2011)
  • WSSM (2011–2013)
  • WZOW (2013–2014)
  • WSSM (2014–2016)
  • WYXX (2016–2025)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID49558
ClassA
ERP2,900 watts
HAAT147 meters (482 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°36′13.4″N 85°55′45.9″W / 41.603722°N 85.929417°W / 41.603722; -85.929417
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Website977rock.com

WZOW-FM (97.7 FM, "97.7 ZOW") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock music format.[2] Licensed to Goshen, Indiana, the station serves the South Bend area. The station is owned by Sound Management, LLC.[3]

History

On April 7, 2011, WZOW changed its call sign to WSSM and changed its format from classic rock to oldies, branded as "The Stream". Programming on WSMM and WSSM (102.3 FM) came from Westwood One Local's Classic Hits/Pop format.

WSMM/WSSM also played continuous Christmas music during the Christmas season. The station changed its call sign back to WZOW on December 19, 2013, and changed its callsign back to WSSM on June 11, 2014.

On October 10, 2016, the station switched to a classic rock format, branded as "Rock 97.7", and changed its call sign to WYXX.[4] It also picked up The Bob & Tom Show which had been dropped a week before by WQLQ when it switched to a top 40/CHR format.

On April 7, 2025, WYXX rebranded as "97.7 ZOW" and returned to the WZOW call sign.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WZOW-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
  3. ↑ "WZOW Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  4. ↑ "South Bend's Stream Splits Into Two", Radioinsight, October 10, 2016.
  5. ↑ Classic Rock 97.7 South Bend Rebrands Radioinsight - April 8, 2025