In an attempt to get their fiscal house in order, the New York Times has sold WQXR-FM to WNYC Radio and Univision. WQXR will move down the FM dial from 96.3 to 105.9. As a longtime listener to this classical musical station, I am concerned that the weaker signal will not reach us in Fairfield County. This switch which is slated to take effect on October 8th, further weakens the availability of classical musical to the casual listener. This is a major loss for all.
Officials from WNYC Radio, the largest public radio station in the U. S., have tried to allay these fears by indicating that the 105.9 signal transmits approximately 30 miles from the broadcast antenna which rests on the Empire State Building. Additionally, the website will become wqxr.org.
Don't forget that this big move occurs next Thursday at 8:00 p.m.
Stay tuned!
