WRZQ-FM

Last updated
WRZQ-FM
Broadcast area Columbus, Indiana
Franklin, Indiana
Seymour, Indiana
Frequency 107.3 MHz
BrandingQ-MIX 107 dot 3
Programming
Format Hot 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 ID 74123
Class B1
ERP 10,500 watts
HAAT 152 meters (499 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website www.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."

Contents

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]

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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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