WYFM

WYFM is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA, serving the Youngstown, Ohio market broadcasting at 102.9 MHz with a classic rock format. It is one of eight radio stations in the Youngstown market owned by Cumulus Broadcasting with studios and transmitter at "The Radio Center" in Youngstown. The station has a surprisingly large coverage area and can be picked up fairly well even in Akron. WYFM originally signed on the air as WPIC-FM in 1947, simulcasting sister AM 790 WPIC until the early 1970s. The call letters were changed to WYFM in 1973. From the early to late 70s, the station was known as "The Alternative at 102.9", playing the music of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Cream and lesser-known rock and roll performers. Programmed by Ralph Caldwell with the consultancy of Edward John "Bo" Volz, it was the first station in the area to feature album-length selections and introduce new artists not heard on other stations. The announcers, including Holly, Fid, Vince, Jimmy, Lee, Ralph and others, followed the practice of the day by using only their first name in identifying themselves.