WYXX (97.7 FM, "Rock 97.7") is a

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broadcasting a

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music format. The station previously simulcast WSMM 102.3 FM

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, USA. Licensed to

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, the station serves the

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area. The station is currently owned by Sound Management, LLC.

History

On April 7, 2011, WZOW changed its call letters to WSSM and changed its format from classic rock to oldies, branded as "The Stream". Programming on WSMM/WSSM came from

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Local's Classic Hits/Pop format. WSMM/WSSM also played continuous

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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 callsign to WYXX."South Bend's Stream Splits Into Two"
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'' which had been dropped a week before by

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when it switched to a top 40/CHR format.

References

External links

Rock 97.7 Official website
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