Until now, it has been associated with a Western New York NPR powerhouse. However, a recent upgrade for its Spoken Word facility allowed for a much-anticipated addition of a full-power FM signal to its group of stations.
With that $1.2 million transaction, WJZR-FM became WXXI-FM 105.9. And, that switch rendered the FM translator for simulcast partner WXXI-AM obsolete.
As such, WXXI Public Media has found a buyer for the 250-watt facility serving Irondequoit and northeastern Rochester, N.Y.
Acquiring W298CH at 107.5 MHz is Ibero-American Action League.
The non-profit is paying $350,000 for the FM translator, with $150,000 paid at closing. The remaining $200,000 will be honored via a Promissory Note calling for 10 equal monthly payments of $20,000.
Representing WXXI in this transaction is Brad Deutsch of Foster Garvey; there is no broker or finder.
The Ibero-American Action League’s mission statement is to serve Rochester, N.Y., as “a dual language multi service agency that uplifts, empowers, and advocates for Latinos and the underserved to achieve equity and become fully valued community members.”
It is the operator of 47-watt WEPL-LPFM “Poder 97.1,” Rochester’s first station to continuously serve Spanish speaker in the metropolitan area. With the FM translator’s purchase, it is expected that “Poder” will begin simulcasting on W298CH.
