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WQBS-FM

Coordinates: 18°18′36″N 65°47′41″W / 18.31000°N 65.79472°W / 18.31000; -65.79472
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WQBS-FM
Broadcast areaPuerto Rico
Frequency107.7 MHz
BrandingMix 107.7
Programming
FormatHot Adult Contemporary
Ownership
Owner
  • AiLive Network
  • (International Broadcasting Corporation)
WSJU-TV, WIVE-LP, WQBS, WRSJ, WGIT, WIBS, WIOA, WIOC, WZET
History
Former call signs
WOLA-FM (1981-1983)
WVOZ-FM (1983-1994)
WAHQ (1994-1998)
WVOZ-FM (1998-2016)
Technical information
Facility ID28921
ClassB
ERP12,000 watts
HAAT841.0 meters
Transmitter coordinates
18°18′36″N 65°47′41″W / 18.31000°N 65.79472°W / 18.31000; -65.79472
Links
Websitewww.mix107pr.com

WQBS-FM (107.7 FM, "Mix 107.7") is a radio station broadcasting a Hot Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Carolina, Puerto Rico, it serves the Puerto Rico area. The station is currently owned by International Broadcasting Corporation.

WQBS-FM is widely credited as having pioneered the Hurban (short for "Hispanic Urban") radio format.[1] This format mixes English-language rap and R&B with Latin rap, Latin pop and reggaeton.

References

  1. ^ Darling, Cary (2005-04-18). "Radio tries to reach young Latinos with `hurban' format". Fort Worth Star-Telegram.