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| name = WGLQ |
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| logo = WGLQ-Logo.png |
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| city = [[Escanaba, Michigan]] |
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| area = [[Escanaba, Michigan|Escanaba]]-[[Marquette, Michigan|Marquette]] |
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| branding = 97.1 GLQ |
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| slogan = ''Today's Hit Music'' |
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| power = |
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| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s |
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| haat = {{convert|326|meters}} |
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| class = C0 |
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| facility_id = 47120 |
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| callsign_meaning = '''G'''reat '''L'''akes |
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| former_callsigns = WKZY (1976-4/16/82) |
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| owner = Lakes Radio |
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| sister_stations = [[WUPZ]], [[WZNL]], [[WJPD]], [[WUPG]], [[WCMM]] |
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| owner = AMC Partners, LLC |
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| licensee = AMC Partners Escanaba, LLC |
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| webcast = [http://streamdb6web.securenetsystems.net/v5/WGLQ Listen Live] |
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'''WGLQ''' is |
'''WGLQ''' is a commercial [[FM radio]] station serving the central portion of [[Michigan]]'s [[Upper Peninsula]]. WGLQ broadcasts at 97.1 MHz [[FM broadcasting | FM]]. The station studios and offices are located on Ludington Avenue in [[Escanaba, Michigan]]. The station airs a [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]] format. |
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==Programming== |
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The station originally started as a [[beautiful music]] station when it first went on-air in 1976. The station now primarily features Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) / Top 40 programming. Current staff program hosts include: TJ Ryan, Susie Larson, Mindy Wills, Kent Bergstrom, and Tommy Kay. |
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==Technical Details== |
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The WGLQ transmitter is co-located on the [[WJMN-TV]] tower which is located 30 miles north of Escanaba (approximately 5 miles south of [[Trenary, Michigan]]) along [[U.S. Highway 41]]. The transmitter broadcasts an analog signal at 100,000 watts [[effective radiated power]] which gives the station approximately 110 radial miles of coverage. The station can typically be heard as far south as [[Marinette, Wisconsin]], as far north as [[L'Anse, Michigan]], and as far east as [[Newberry, Michigan]]. |
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The transmitter is located near the top of its mounting tower at 1,070 feet. The tower itself is built in a very geographically flat area; its height above average local terrain is the same. |
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The station holds a commercial class C0 license with the Federal Communications Commission that is valid until October 1, 2028. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:WGLQ Magic97FM logo.gif|thumb|left|x100px|Previous logo]] |
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The station first signed on in 1976 as WKZY-FM, playing [[beautiful music]] and then evolving into an [[adult contemporary]] format as "Z97", and then back to beautiful music. On April 26, 1982, the call letters were changed to WGLQ, and the format became [[hot adult contemporary|adult-oriented]] [[contemporary hit radio|CHR]] as "The Rhythm of the Great Lakes." Magic 97 was a "live-assist" station with TM Programming's Stereo Rock format for a time, then converted to fully local programming in the late 1980s. |
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The station first signed on in 1976 as WKZY with a program format featuring [[beautiful music]]. The station evolved into an [[adult contemporary]] format and used the on-air identifier "Z97" for a short time before moving back to the beautiful music format. |
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On April 26, 1982, the call-sign was changed to WGLQ and the format became [[contemporary hit radio]] (CHR). The station adopted a new slogan alongside its new format as "The Rhythm of the Great Lakes." For almost a decade, the station was a "live-assist" station with TM Programming's Stereo Rock format. The station converted to fully local programming in the late 1980s. In the late 1990's, the station's slogan changed to "The Magic of the Great Lakes" and its on-air identifier "Magic 97" was introduced. |
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As CHR stations go, WGLQ is quite conservative, because of the perceived aversion of many Upper Peninsula advertisers to hip-hop and rap music. The station's playlist is heavily dayparted, with "urban" and [[rhythmic contemporary]] product played mostly at night (when the station features "Nudge at Night" from [[Dial Global]]'s [[Hits Now!]] network) and on syndicated shows such as "[[Open House Party]]," hosted by [[John Garabedian]] and [[American Top 40]] with [[Ryan Seacrest]] (CHR version). The station often resembles a [[Hot Adult Contemporary]] format during the daytime while being a [[contemporary hit radio|CHR]] format at night. For many years Magic 97 featured Mike Harvey's [[Supergold]] oldies request show on Saturday nights, but this was dropped around 2000 for Open House Party. |
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The station is owned by AMC Partners Escanaba, LLC which does business under the name Radio Results Network. |
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The station serves Escanaba, [[Iron Mountain, Michigan|Iron Mountain]], [[Marquette, Michigan|Marquette]] and [[Munising, Michigan|Munising]] in the central Upper Peninsula. The station can also be reached as far south as [[Peshtigo, WI]] and across [[Lake Michigan]] as far east as Traverse City, MI and Ludington, MI; when conditions are right, its signal can be heard east to the Mackinac Bridge. |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.michiguide.com/dials/rad-g/wglq.html Michiguide.com - WGLQ History] |
*[http://www.michiguide.com/dials/rad-g/wglq.html Michiguide.com - WGLQ History] |
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*[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=WGLQ&nav=home Radio-Locator - WGLQ-FM 97.1 MHz] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.wglqradio.com/ WGLQ Radio] |
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*[http://www.resultsradionetwork.com/ Lakes Radio] |
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{{Marquette Radio}} |
{{Marquette Radio}} |
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{{CHR-T40 Michigan}} |
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{{coord|46.134|N|86.948|W|type:landmark_region:US_source:FCC|display=title}} |
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[[Category:Adult top 40 radio stations in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States]] |
[[Category:Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1976]] |
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[[Category:1976 establishments in Michigan]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:34, 7 July 2024
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| Broadcast area | Escanaba-Marquette |
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| Frequency | 97.1 MHz |
| Branding | 97.1 GLQ |
| Programming | |
| Format | Top 40 (CHR) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WUPZ, WZNL, WJPD, WUPG, WCMM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1976 |
Former call signs | WKZY (1976-4/16/82) |
Call sign meaning | Great Lakes |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 47120 |
| Class | C0 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 326 meters (1,070 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | WGLQ Radio |
WGLQ is a commercial FM radio station serving the central portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. WGLQ broadcasts at 97.1 MHz FM. The station studios and offices are located on Ludington Avenue in Escanaba, Michigan. The station airs a Top 40 (CHR) format.
Programming
[edit]The station originally started as a beautiful music station when it first went on-air in 1976. The station now primarily features Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) / Top 40 programming. Current staff program hosts include: TJ Ryan, Susie Larson, Mindy Wills, Kent Bergstrom, and Tommy Kay.
Technical Details
[edit]The WGLQ transmitter is co-located on the WJMN-TV tower which is located 30 miles north of Escanaba (approximately 5 miles south of Trenary, Michigan) along U.S. Highway 41. The transmitter broadcasts an analog signal at 100,000 watts effective radiated power which gives the station approximately 110 radial miles of coverage. The station can typically be heard as far south as Marinette, Wisconsin, as far north as L'Anse, Michigan, and as far east as Newberry, Michigan.
The transmitter is located near the top of its mounting tower at 1,070 feet. The tower itself is built in a very geographically flat area; its height above average local terrain is the same.
The station holds a commercial class C0 license with the Federal Communications Commission that is valid until October 1, 2028.
History
[edit]
The station first signed on in 1976 as WKZY with a program format featuring beautiful music. The station evolved into an adult contemporary format and used the on-air identifier "Z97" for a short time before moving back to the beautiful music format.
On April 26, 1982, the call-sign was changed to WGLQ and the format became contemporary hit radio (CHR). The station adopted a new slogan alongside its new format as "The Rhythm of the Great Lakes." For almost a decade, the station was a "live-assist" station with TM Programming's Stereo Rock format. The station converted to fully local programming in the late 1980s. In the late 1990's, the station's slogan changed to "The Magic of the Great Lakes" and its on-air identifier "Magic 97" was introduced.
The station is owned by AMC Partners Escanaba, LLC which does business under the name Radio Results Network.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 47120 (WGLQ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WGLQ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
46°08′02″N 86°56′53″W / 46.134°N 86.948°W
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