Just checked it, still on. With the Eton E1 & 8" Quantum loop amplifier turned 
way down, a barely detectable S-3. Turned the amplifier up to max it's a mostly 
readable S-9+20 (noise problem). They gave a dual city ID. Couldn't understand 
the other one! Did get their slogan "The G". I guess I am 55 to 70 mi SE of 
them. 73, George S., MN  

--- On Thu, 4/14/11, neilkaz <neil...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> From: neilkaz <neil...@earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] WXYG-540 Sauk Rapids, MN back on air
> To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" 
> <irca@hard-core-dx.com>
> Date: Thursday, April 14, 2011, 12:47 PM
> Thx..please let me know if this is
> still on and full time as they are one of 3 I need to
> complete MN. Semi-local WPJX 1500 had this format for a
> while as Rebel Radio but now is Mexican as La
> Campeona.  73 KAZ Barrington IL
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: George Sherman <george...@yahoo.com>
> >Sent: Apr 14, 2011 3:25 PM
> >To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
> >Subject: [IRCA] WXYG-540 Sauk Rapids, MN back on air
> >
> >DX buddy Todd in Woodbury told me to relay this message
> 2 days ago. Maybe I should check & see if it's still on!
> He says their new format is thrash metal, sometimes also
> called death metal. We were wondering if this is the only MW
> station with this format? 
> >
> >They're relatively low-powered and directional (day
> & night), but the odd format (if still on) should help
> alert DXers they might be getting it. This station isn't
> listed at radio-locator.com or Barry's site, either.
> >
> >They've been on (and off) a short time with various
> formats. They're the 22nd station within 20 miles of St.
> Cloud if I counted correctly. Plus dozens more are strong.
> 73, George S., MN 
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