R.I.P. 93x, also known as KNSX (93.3 FM): http://www.knsx.com/.

Yes, the best radio station in the area is no more. Back around 1997 or so, I discovered 93x and am forever grateful. At the time, I was into alternative rock, but the scene was being overtaken by "nu metal" or whatever it was called. Thanks to 93x, I was able to avoid the onslaught of rap-rock, Metallica, etc. I did have to change the channel for the occasional Days of the New and Creed songs, but it was a nice trade off to hear all the other great music being played. Oh yeah, and 93x didn't play commercials. Yes, it was commercial-free radio. Awesome.

So now button No. 1 on my car stereo, which has been tuned to 93.3 for more than a decade through a Dodge and two Hyundais, is up for grabs. I have no clue what station to program there. I may wait until Jan. 1, when 101.1 FM becomes a sports-talk station. Until then, yeesh, I just don't know. Most of the local radio is pretty bad. I've been on an AM kick lately, so I may just stay on that side of the dial for a while longer.