XEW-AM

XEW-AM and XEW-FM
Broadcast areaGreater Mexico City
Frequencies
  • XEW-AM: 900 kHz
  • XEW-FM: 96.9 MHz
RDS
  • XEW-AM: WRADIO
BrandingW Radio
Programming
FormatTalk radio
Ownership
Owner
  • Radiópolis
  • (Cadena Radiodifusora Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.)
XEX-AM, XEQ-AM, XEQ-FM, XEX-FM
History
First air date
  • XEW-AM: September 18, 1930 (1930-09-18)
  • XEW-FM: October 1, 1975 (1975-10-01)
Technical information
Licensing authority
CRT
Class
  • XEW-AM: A
  • XEW-FM: C1
Power
  • XEW-AM: 100,000 watts
ERP
  • XEW-FM: 51,190 watts
HAAT
  • XEW-FM: 127.07 metres (416.9 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitewradio.com.mx

XEW-AM (900 kHz) and XEW-FM (96.9 MHz) are commercial radio stations in Mexico City, Mexico, simulcasting a news/talk radio format branded as W Radio. XEW serves as the flagship for other "W Radio" stations around Mexico that carry some or all of its programs. The stations feature frequent news segments, talk and sports shows, and musical programming during overnights and weekends.

XEW-AM is a Class A clear channel station broadcasting at 100,000 watts, one of the highest powered AM stations in North America. The non-directional antenna is off Avenida Independencia in the La Magdalena Atlicpac neighborhood in La Paz. XEW-FM is a Class C1 station with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 51,190 watts.