WRZQ-FM

WRZQ-FM
Broadcast areaColumbus, Indiana
Franklin, Indiana
Seymour, Indiana
Frequency107.3 MHz
BrandingQ-MIX 107 dot 3
Programming
FormatHot adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerReising Radio Partners Inc.
WYGB, WXCH, WJCP
History
First air date
December 1962; 62 years ago (1962-12) (as WTRE)
Former call signs
  • WTRE (1962–1966)
  • WTRE-FM (1966–1983)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID74123
ClassB1
ERP10,500 watts
HAAT152 meters (499 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.qmix.com

WRZQ-FM (107.3 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Greensburg, Indiana, and serving Columbus, Franklin and Seymour, Indiana. It broadcasts a hot adult contemporary radio format and is owned by Reising Radio Partners Inc. It calls itself "Q Mix."

WRZQ-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 10,500 watts. The transmitter is on North 850 East in Newbern, Indiana.[2]

History

The station signed on as WTRE-FM in December 1962. It was owned by the Clear Tone Broadcasting Company.[3] Clear Tone added an AM station, WTRE 1330 kHz, in 1966.[4] The two stations simulcast their programming for the next decade and a half.

In 1983, WTRE-FM made some changes. It became WRZQ-FM and moved its transmitter closer to Columbus. WRZQ-FM offered a satellite-delivered adult contemporary format.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WRZQ-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WRZQ
  3. ^ "History Cards for WRZQ-FM". Federal Communications Commission. (Guide to reading History Cards)
  4. ^ "New Radio Station At Greensburg". The Indianapolis News. Indianapolis, Indiana. January 15, 1966. p. 29. Retrieved February 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Third FM Radio Station To Open Here in December". The Republic. Columbus, Indiana. October 27, 1983. p. A15. Retrieved February 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

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