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'''Q102''' is a [[commercial radio]] station in [[Dublin]], owned by [[UTV Radio]]. It broadcasts on 102.2 [[MHz]] [[FM]]. They are licensed to target the 35+ age group, and must provide hourly news, as well as current events programming. |
'''Q102''' is a [[commercial radio]] station in [[Dublin]], owned by [[UTV Radio]]. It broadcasts on 102.2 [[MHz]] [[FM]]. They are licensed to target the 35+ age group, and must provide hourly news, as well as current events programming. |
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The station was launched as '''Lite 102.2''' and was jokingly known as the [[taxi driver]]s |
The station was launched as '''Lite 102.2''' and was jokingly known as the [[taxi driver]]s favourite. On purchasing the station, UTV rebranded it to Q102 thanks to research of Dublin people aged over 35, who decided on bringing back the name of a former pirate radio station. The rebrand also changed the station's style of programming, targetting a younger audience than Lite Fm, however still making it the taxi driver's choice. |
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Q102 is the market leader for its target audience of 35+ |
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In [[September 2005]] to present, it became the most popular Dublin radio station in the [[JNLR]] figures, for its 35+ target audience. |
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==Programming== |
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The station broadcasts mainly [[adult contemporary music]] aimed at the 35+ age group. Its flagship show is 'The Big Girls' Breakfast' with "local Dub" Debbie Allen and Sue Carter, the "Aussie Chick" broadcast from 6am-9am. The station broadcasts news on the hour (half-hour at peak times) along with sports, Traffic and Weather updates. The radio station primarily is on a mission to make people "feel good". |
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==Q102 Presenters== |
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*Debbie Allen (Big Girls' Breakfast) |
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*Sue Carter (Big Girls' Breakfast) |
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*Susie G (Traffic - Big Girls' Breakfast) |
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*Liam Coburn (High School Hits, Midday Disco Workout & All-Request Workday) |
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*[[Ray Shah]] (Ray Makes Your Day & The Big Saturday Show) |
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*Steven Cooper (Afternoon Love Zone, Retro 3@3 & All-Request Workday) |
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*Scott Williams (On The QT drivetime) |
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*Venetia Quick (On The QT drivetime) |
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*Ernie Gallagher (The Love Zone) |
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*Jason Maine (Overnights) |
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*Suzanne Kane (Boogie Nights) |
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*Dusty Rhodes (Awesome 80's) |
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*Lisa Cannon (The Big Saturday Show & CinemaMagic) |
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*Ross Allen (Weekend Breakfast) |
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*Aidan Cooney (Saturday afternoon) |
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*Bryan Lambart |
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*Tommy Greene |
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*Darragh Roberts |
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Revision as of 20:15, 18 July 2006
- The name "Q102" is also used by the radio stations WIOQ in Philadelphia and WKRQ in Cincinnati.
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Broadcast area | Dublin |
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Frequency | 102.2 MHz |
Programming | |
Format | Easy listening |
Ownership | |
Owner | UTV Radio |
History | |
First air date | May 2000 |
Links | |
Website | www.q102.ie |
Q102 is a commercial radio station in Dublin, owned by UTV Radio. It broadcasts on 102.2 MHz FM. They are licensed to target the 35+ age group, and must provide hourly news, as well as current events programming.
The station was launched as Lite 102.2 and was jokingly known as the taxi drivers favourite. On purchasing the station, UTV rebranded it to Q102 thanks to research of Dublin people aged over 35, who decided on bringing back the name of a former pirate radio station. The rebrand also changed the station's style of programming, targetting a younger audience than Lite Fm, however still making it the taxi driver's choice.
Q102 is the market leader for its target audience of 35+
Programming
The station broadcasts mainly adult contemporary music aimed at the 35+ age group. Its flagship show is 'The Big Girls' Breakfast' with "local Dub" Debbie Allen and Sue Carter, the "Aussie Chick" broadcast from 6am-9am. The station broadcasts news on the hour (half-hour at peak times) along with sports, Traffic and Weather updates. The radio station primarily is on a mission to make people "feel good".
Q102 Presenters
- Debbie Allen (Big Girls' Breakfast)
- Sue Carter (Big Girls' Breakfast)
- Susie G (Traffic - Big Girls' Breakfast)
- Liam Coburn (High School Hits, Midday Disco Workout & All-Request Workday)
- Ray Shah (Ray Makes Your Day & The Big Saturday Show)
- Steven Cooper (Afternoon Love Zone, Retro 3@3 & All-Request Workday)
- Scott Williams (On The QT drivetime)
- Venetia Quick (On The QT drivetime)
- Ernie Gallagher (The Love Zone)
- Jason Maine (Overnights)
- Suzanne Kane (Boogie Nights)
- Dusty Rhodes (Awesome 80's)
- Lisa Cannon (The Big Saturday Show & CinemaMagic)
- Ross Allen (Weekend Breakfast)
- Aidan Cooney (Saturday afternoon)
- Bryan Lambart
- Tommy Greene
- Darragh Roberts
External links