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WRPQ
Broadcast areaWisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Frequency740 kHz
Branding99.7 Max FM
Programming
FormatAdult hits / Variety Hits
AffiliationsABC, Wisconsin Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerBaraboo Broadcasting Corp.
History
First air date
June 1967 (as WBOO)
Former call signs
WBOO (1967-1981)[1]
Technical information
Facility ID3712
ClassD
Power250 watts day
6 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
43°27′19″N 89°45′13″W / 43.45528°N 89.75361°W / 43.45528; -89.75361
Translator(s)99.7 W259BC (Baraboo)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewrpq.com

WRPQ (740 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult hits / variety hits format. Licensed to Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States, the station serves the Wisconsin Dells area. The station is currently owned by Baraboo Broadcasting Corporation.[2] Original call letters were WBOO. It simulcasts on FM translator W259BC 99.7 FM Baraboo.

On September 18, 2017, WRPQ changed their format from adult contemporary to adult hits / variety hits, branded as "99.7 Max FM". The station focuses on music from the 80s and 90s, but also plays some 2000s and current songs.[3]

References

  1. ^ History Cards for WRPQ, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "WRPQ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ WRPQ Brings Maximum Hits to Baraboo Radioinsight - September 18, 2017