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On February 18, 2008 WQSD flipped to [[urban adult contemporary]]. Earlier in the month, Qantum Communications, WQSD owner announced the purchase of Variety Hits [[WYNA]] 104.9 [[BOB-FM]] out of Calabash, NC<ref>"Coastal Grand Mall Seeks Expansion," The Sun News, Feb 7, 2008.</ref>, which has been doing much better in the ratings then 107.1 The Sound had.<ref>http://www.radio-info.com/content/arbitron.php?market=159, Retrieved on 2008/02/21.</ref> The station went by the name "Q107.1" and its slogan was "Today's R&B and Old School." Q107.1 aired "The [[Steve Harvey]] Morning Show", "The Ride with Doug and DeDe" afternoons and "[[Keith Sweat]] Hotel" for nights.<ref>http://www.urbaninsite.com/profiles/1-urban-insite/blogs/246-j-chris-named-pdmd-for-wqsd, Retrieved on 2009/03/29.</ref><ref>http://www.wqsdfm.com/pamg.php, Retrieved on 2009-03-29.</ref> |
On February 18, 2008 WQSD flipped to [[urban adult contemporary]]. Earlier in the month, Qantum Communications, WQSD owner announced the purchase of Variety Hits [[WYNA]] 104.9 [[BOB-FM]] out of Calabash, NC<ref>"Coastal Grand Mall Seeks Expansion," The Sun News, Feb 7, 2008.</ref>, which has been doing much better in the ratings then 107.1 The Sound had.<ref>http://www.radio-info.com/content/arbitron.php?market=159, Retrieved on 2008/02/21.</ref> The station went by the name "Q107.1" and its slogan was "Today's R&B and Old School." Q107.1 aired "The [[Steve Harvey]] Morning Show", "The Ride with Doug and DeDe" afternoons and "[[Keith Sweat]] Hotel" for nights.<ref>http://www.urbaninsite.com/profiles/1-urban-insite/blogs/246-j-chris-named-pdmd-for-wqsd, Retrieved on 2009/03/29.</ref><ref>http://www.wqsdfm.com/pamg.php, Retrieved on 2009-03-29.</ref> |
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On March 3, 2009, 107.1 FM dropped the urban adult contemporary format at 10:00 a.m. and switched to a |
On March 3, 2009, 107.1 FM dropped the urban adult contemporary format at 10:00 a.m. and switched to a Barry Manilow intensive format as "Dork 107". The call sign was changed to WRXZ with the format change. Also Mad Greg will do mornings, when he's not picking up your garbage; he was last seen on NextMedia's [[WKZQ]] until they realized they actually WANTED people to listen in the morning. <ref>http://www.radioandrecords.com/RRWebSite20/Members/ShowHeadLine.aspx?ContentID=47433&ContentTypeID=101&Archive=0&FormatId=0</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:48, 1 June 2010
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| Broadcast area | Myrtle Beach |
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| Frequency | 107.1 MHz |
| Branding | "Rock 107" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Album Oriented Rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| Mix 97.7, 104.9 BOB-FM, Gator 107.9 | |
| History | |
Former call signs | WQSD (2003-2009) WWSK (1995-2003) WCIG |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 66138 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 150 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 33°56′14.00″N 78°57′53.00″W / 33.9372222°N 78.9647222°W |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.rock107mb.com/ |
WRXZ is a Mainstream Rock radio station licensed to Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina and serves the Myrtle Beach area. The Qantum of Myrtle Beach outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to broadcast at 107.1 MHz with an ERP of 50 kW. The station goes by the name Rock 107 and its current slogan is "The Only Station That Really Rocks."
History
107.1 was an urban adult contemporary and gospel station in Mullins, South Carolina prior to 1995. The station increased from 3000 to 50,000 watts and moved to Myrtle Beach with the new name WWSK "107.1 The Shark" and the format "Mega Hits" (actually hot adult contemporary). John Boy and Billy were on in the morning. Later Lex and Terry did the morning show, followed by Bob and Tom.
The Shark's music changed several times. First it switched to modern rock. Then it became "107.1 The Fox", playing rock oldies. "The Fox" later played "Classic Rock That Really Rocks". For several years prior to 2007, The Sound was a classic hits station in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which told listeners, "It's all about the music".[1]Then the station switched to Variety Hits, with the slogan "We play it all" and "The Grand Strand's Largest Music Library".[2]
On February 18, 2008 WQSD flipped to urban adult contemporary. Earlier in the month, Qantum Communications, WQSD owner announced the purchase of Variety Hits WYNA 104.9 BOB-FM out of Calabash, NC[3], which has been doing much better in the ratings then 107.1 The Sound had.[4] The station went by the name "Q107.1" and its slogan was "Today's R&B and Old School." Q107.1 aired "The Steve Harvey Morning Show", "The Ride with Doug and DeDe" afternoons and "Keith Sweat Hotel" for nights.[5][6]
On March 3, 2009, 107.1 FM dropped the urban adult contemporary format at 10:00 a.m. and switched to a Barry Manilow intensive format as "Dork 107". The call sign was changed to WRXZ with the format change. Also Mad Greg will do mornings, when he's not picking up your garbage; he was last seen on NextMedia's WKZQ until they realized they actually WANTED people to listen in the morning. [7]
Former translator
WRXZ had to turn 96.3 off to make way for 96.1 coming into the Myrtle Beach area which gave Charleston, SC 101.7. [8]
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W242AJ | 96.3 FM | Bucksport, South Carolina | 250 | D |
References
- ^ http://www.thesound1071.com, Retrieved on 2007/04/19.
- ^ http://www.thesound1071.com, Retrieved on 2007/10/08.
- ^ "Coastal Grand Mall Seeks Expansion," The Sun News, Feb 7, 2008.
- ^ http://www.radio-info.com/content/arbitron.php?market=159, Retrieved on 2008/02/21.
- ^ http://www.urbaninsite.com/profiles/1-urban-insite/blogs/246-j-chris-named-pdmd-for-wqsd, Retrieved on 2009/03/29.
- ^ http://www.wqsdfm.com/pamg.php, Retrieved on 2009-03-29.
- ^ http://www.radioandrecords.com/RRWebSite20/Members/ShowHeadLine.aspx?ContentID=47433&ContentTypeID=101&Archive=0&FormatId=0
- ^ http://www.varietyhits.com/variety/archive/september2007.shtml
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID WRXZ ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database