WLIR = The Box 107.1 ??

[insect2]

So I decided to see what 92.7 WLIR in Long Island has been up to these past few months, but when I searched for "WLIR", I got The Box 107.1.

I had no idea WLIR flipped to a different frequency and name. When did this happen? I really liked WLIR when I was able to pick it up (Queens was on the fringe of the station's signal). I'm a little surprised I didn't see anything about on these boards. At least I don't remember seeing anyone post anything about it here (or on the R&R message boards).

For those that can and do listen, how has it changed, if it has? I remember that the station was somewhat alternative, but did play a lot of Hot AC-ish artists like Michelle Branch and Sheryl Crow. Not to mention, they were very friendly to dance music, even having a Saturday night program choc-full of it. I can see from their playlist that they've shifted toward alternative music, particularly the more obscure stuff (though they're also playing Simple Plan). Plus what's the deal with they're top 8 songs having 71-73 spins each?

[Crushcrushchris]

I believe it happened in January.

I have yet to hear The Box because I can't get the frequency out that far.

When it was WLIR, it was a modern AC station. I loved it.

[Slinky]

A very sad format flip indeed. The 92.7 frequency was sold off to Unvision and now simulcasts "Latino Mix 105.9". LIR was my favorite station while it was around. The Box is more of a typical alternative, still better than most alternatives, but not WLIR. I think The Box's spin totals are so high because they're a new station. After a while, they will probably go down.

There's a whole board dedicated to WLIR here:

www.radio-info.com/mods/posts.php?Cat=&Board=wlir

[EvanJ]

It was posted on radio-info that WLIR plays their top currents 80-something times, so if you saw 71-73 times that's a decrease. We'll see how WLIR does in the ratings when they start the Hamptons-Riverhead market.