WXNZ-LP (98.1 FM, "HooSkow Radio") was a

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licensed to serve the community of

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. The station is owned by the Wesserunsett Arts Council and airs a

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format. The station was assigned the WXNZ-LP call letters by the

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on June 24,

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. On January 2, 2025, the station returned their license for cancellation, so that replacement full power station WXNZ 90.7 FM could be licensed.

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