WYSX (96.7 FM) is a

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broadcasting a

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format branded as "''96.7 Yes FM''" licensed to

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, United States. The station is owned by the Stephens Media Group. WYSX's studios are located in

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while its

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is located near Stone Church Rd and County Rd 6.

History

The station went on the air as WXED on February 14, 1992. On May 18, 1992, the station changed its

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to WNYP-FM; another callsign change occurred on March 15, 1993, to WNCQ-FM; once more on June 23, 2004, to WPAC; & finally on July 2, 2004, to the current WYSX. The station was previously owned by Martz Communications Group, and was acquired by Stephens as of February 1,

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