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About 97.9 XFM
97.9 XFM is a classic hits station for Effingham, Illinois. It broadcasts as WXEF on 97.9 FM and is owned by Premier Broadcasting, Inc. On this page you will find the station's details, along with similar stations you can play right away.
Classic hits
WXEF plays a classic hits format — pop and rock favorites of past decades, the songs listeners across south-central Illinois grew up with. Some programming comes from Premiere Networks.
History
The station went on the air in 1982 as WBFG and kept those call letters until 1993, when it became WXEF.
Local ownership
97.9 XFM is part of Premier Broadcasting, which also owns KJ Country 102.3 (WKJT) in nearby Teutopolis. Together the stations serve Effingham and the surrounding counties with music and local information.
For Effingham
Effingham sits at the crossroads of Interstates 57 and 70, and 97.9 XFM is a familiar companion for the drivers, workers and families of the area — classic hits for the commute, the shop and the kitchen.
Why listeners tune in
For listeners who want the hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s on a local station, XFM is the dial position in Effingham County. ## How to listen You can hear 97.9 XFM on the radio on 97.9 FM across the Effingham area. A working online stream for 97.9 XFM is not available on this page yet; when one is found, the player at the top will start carrying it. It is a station for a drive on I-57 or a workday. To find it on the radio, tune your car stereo or home receiver to the frequency shown at the top of this page; reception is usually best close to the station's home city, and AM signals often travel farther after dark. If you are outside the coverage area, or simply want something to listen to right now, scroll down. Below you will find 97.9 XFM's frequency and home city, the genres it plays, answers to common questions and a list of similar stations — many of them stream live right here, so you can press play on another station in the same format or the same area with one click. The page is free to use, with no account, subscription or app.
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Frequently asked questions
Classic hits.
Effingham, Illinois.
Premier Broadcasting, Inc.
WBFG, from 1982 to 1993.
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