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{{Infobox radio station |
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| name = WBXQ |
| name = WBXQ |
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| logo = wbxq.jpg |
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| city = [[Patton, Pennsylvania]] |
| city = [[Patton, Pennsylvania]] |
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| area = [[Altoona, Pennsylvania]]<br>[[Cresson, Pennsylvania]] |
| area = [[Altoona, Pennsylvania]]<br>[[Cresson, Pennsylvania]] |
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| branding = ''Q94'' |
| branding = ''Q94'' |
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| slogan = THE Classic Rock Station<br>We Rock Central PA |
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| frequency = 94.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]] |
| frequency = 94.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]] |
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| translator = |
| translator = |
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| repeater = 94.3 WBXQ-FM1 (Altoona) |
| repeater = 94.3 WBXQ-FM1 (Altoona) |
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| airdate = 1991 (as WBRX) |
| airdate = 1991 (as WBRX) |
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| share = |
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| share as of = |
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| share source = |
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| format = [[Classic rock]] |
| format = [[Classic rock]] |
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| language = |
| language = |
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| power = |
| power = |
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| erp = 2,100 [[watt]]s |
| erp = 2,100 [[watt]]s |
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| haat = 167 meters (548 ft) |
| haat = 167 meters (548 ft) |
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| class = A |
| class = A |
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| facility_id = 33971 |
| facility_id = 33971 |
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| coordinates = {{coord|40 |
| coordinates = {{coord|40.56844|-78.43997|format=dms|display=inline,title|region:US-PA_type:landmark}} |
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| callsign_meaning = |
| callsign_meaning = |
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| former_callsigns = WKBE (1988–1989, CP)<br>WHUM-FM (6/1989–12/1989, CP)<br>WBRX (1989–2007)<ref>http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=33971&Callsign=WBXQ FCC FM Call sign history</ref> |
| former_callsigns = WKBE (1988–1989, CP)<br>WHUM-FM (6/1989–12/1989, CP)<br>WBRX (1989–2007)<ref>http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=33971&Callsign=WBXQ FCC FM Call sign history</ref> |
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| former_frequencies = 94.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]] (now [[WBRX]]) |
| former_frequencies = 94.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]] (now [[WBRX]]) |
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| affiliations = |
| affiliations = [[Compass Media Networks]]<br>[[United Stations Radio Networks]]<br>[[Westwood One]] |
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| owner = |
| owner = Matthew W. Lightner |
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| licensee = |
| licensee = Lightner Communications LLC |
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| sister_stations = [[WBRX]] [[WRTA]] [[WKMC]] |
| sister_stations = [[WBRX]], [[WRTA (AM)|WRTA]], [[WKMC]], [[WTRN]], [[WYUP]] |
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| webcast = [ |
| webcast = [https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=WBXQ Listen Live] |
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| website = [https://www.facebook.com/Q94ClassicRock/ Facebook page] |
| website = [http://q94classicrock.com q94classicrock.com]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Q94ClassicRock/ Facebook page] |
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| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]] |
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'''WBXQ''' (94.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], "Q94") is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[classic rock]] format. Licensed to the suburb of [[Patton, Pennsylvania]], it serves the [[Altoona, Pennsylvania]] metropolitan area. It first began broadcasting in [[1988 in radio|1988]] under the [[callsign (radio)|call sign]] '''WKBE'''.<ref>http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WBXQ FCC FM query results</ref> The station is currently owned by |
'''WBXQ''' (94.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], "Q94") is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[classic rock]] format. Licensed to the suburb of [[Patton, Pennsylvania]], it serves the [[Altoona, Pennsylvania]] metropolitan area. It first began broadcasting in [[1988 in radio|1988]] under the [[callsign (radio)|call sign]] '''WKBE'''.<ref>http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WBXQ FCC FM query results</ref> The station is currently owned by Matt Lightner, through licensee Lightner Communications LLC. At one time, Q94 at 94.3 was Altoona's top 40 radio outlet. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The history of 94.3 and 94.7 in the area is intertwined. |
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===94.3 History=== |
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| ⚫ | 94.3 first signed on the air in November 1981 as WRKE, founded by legendary Pittsburgh broadcaster Ed Sherlock and his business partner Neil Hart, who formed Sherlock-Hart Broadcasting the year before. The station's licensee, however, was listed as Sounds Good, Inc. In addition to owning WBXQ, both men owned WAMQ (now WYUP) in Loretto, which programmed a format of oldies-heavy, adult contemporary music. The FM station was consulted by Pittsburgh program director and on-air personality [[Clarke Ingram]], who at the time was at 96KX (now WKST-FM). On March 19, 1982, the call letters were changed to WBXQ. |
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===WBXQ History=== |
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In 1990, Sherlock and Hart dissolved their partnership, with Hart leaving to pursue other interests. WAMQ, which was falling into some financial difficulty, was sold to WBXQ Operations Manager Tom Stevens |
In 1990, Sherlock and Hart dissolved their partnership, with Hart leaving to pursue other interests. WAMQ, which was falling into some financial difficulty, was sold to WBXQ Operations Manager Tom Stevens in July 1992. Sherlock retained possession of WBXQ. |
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According to [http://www.100000watts.com 100000watts.com], [[WBRX]] 94.3 and WBXQ 94.7 swapped calls, retaining their classic rock simulcast, on April 27, 2007. [http://www.fybush.com/NERW Fybush.com] reports the call swap was apparently filed in error, as it disappeared the next day (the 28th) from the FCC database. On June 28, 2007, the WBRX and WBXQ call signs were officially swapped on 94.3 and 94.7 FM. |
According to [http://www.100000watts.com 100000watts.com], [[WBRX]] 94.3 and WBXQ 94.7 swapped calls, retaining their classic rock simulcast, on April 27, 2007. [http://www.fybush.com/NERW Fybush.com] reports the call swap was apparently filed in error, as it disappeared the next day (the 28th) from the FCC database. On June 28, 2007, the WBRX and WBXQ call signs were officially swapped on 94.3 and 94.7 FM. |
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On October 28, 2015 WBXQ brought Q94 and classic rock back to the area; the station goes up against [[WRKY-FM]] for Altoona rock listeners.<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/95037/q94-and-classic-rock-return-to-altoona/ Q94 And Classic Rock Return to Altoona]</ref> |
On October 28, 2015 WBXQ brought Q94 and classic rock back to the area; the station goes up against [[WRKY-FM]] for Altoona rock listeners.<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/95037/q94-and-classic-rock-return-to-altoona/ Q94 And Classic Rock Return to Altoona]</ref> |
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In July 2019, Lightner Communications LLC purchased both WBXQ and WBRX, along with WKMC, WRTA, and two translators, from current owner Rebecca Barger.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2019/07/wrta-am-3-others-sold/|title=WRTA-AM, 3 others sold}}</ref> Matt Lightner is a long time Broadcast Engineer and area business owner. The sale was consummated on October 1, 2019, at a price of $675,000. |
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The station yearly changed their format to Christmas music under the name True Christmas 94.3 during late November to Late December. After the swith to Q94, it was announced that Christmas music would be played on WBXQ sister station WBRX Mix 94.7, starting in 2015. |
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The station is an affiliate of the weekly syndicated [[Pink Floyd]] program "[[Floydian Slip]]." |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{FM station data|WBXQ}} |
*{{FM station data|33971|WBXQ}} |
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{{Altoona Radio}} |
{{Altoona Radio}} |
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Latest revision as of 14:44, 30 August 2024
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| Broadcast area | Altoona, Pennsylvania Cresson, Pennsylvania |
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| Frequency | 94.3 MHz |
| Branding | Q94 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks United Stations Radio Networks Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WBRX, WRTA, WKMC, WTRN, WYUP | |
| History | |
First air date | 1991 (as WBRX) |
Former call signs | WKBE (1988–1989, CP) WHUM-FM (6/1989–12/1989, CP) WBRX (1989–2007)[1] |
Former frequencies | 94.7 MHz (now WBRX) |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 33971 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,100 watts |
| HAAT | 167 meters (548 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°34′06″N 78°26′24″W / 40.56844°N 78.43997°W |
| Repeater(s) | 94.3 WBXQ-FM1 (Altoona) |
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Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | q94classicrock.com Facebook page |
WBXQ (94.3 FM, "Q94") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to the suburb of Patton, Pennsylvania, it serves the Altoona, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. It first began broadcasting in 1988 under the call sign WKBE.[3] The station is currently owned by Matt Lightner, through licensee Lightner Communications LLC. At one time, Q94 at 94.3 was Altoona's top 40 radio outlet.
History
[edit]The history of 94.3 and 94.7 in the area is intertwined.
94.3 first signed on the air in November 1981 as WRKE, founded by legendary Pittsburgh broadcaster Ed Sherlock and his business partner Neil Hart, who formed Sherlock-Hart Broadcasting the year before. The station's licensee, however, was listed as Sounds Good, Inc. In addition to owning WBXQ, both men owned WAMQ (now WYUP) in Loretto, which programmed a format of oldies-heavy, adult contemporary music. The FM station was consulted by Pittsburgh program director and on-air personality Clarke Ingram, who at the time was at 96KX (now WKST-FM). On March 19, 1982, the call letters were changed to WBXQ.
In 1990, Sherlock and Hart dissolved their partnership, with Hart leaving to pursue other interests. WAMQ, which was falling into some financial difficulty, was sold to WBXQ Operations Manager Tom Stevens in July 1992. Sherlock retained possession of WBXQ.
94.7 was first assigned the call sign WKBE on October 31, 1988. On June 16, 1989, the call sign was changed to WHUM-FM and then changed again to WBRX on December 15, 1989. For many years, WBRX simulcasted WBXQ.
According to 100000watts.com, WBRX 94.3 and WBXQ 94.7 swapped calls, retaining their classic rock simulcast, on April 27, 2007. Fybush.com reports the call swap was apparently filed in error, as it disappeared the next day (the 28th) from the FCC database. On June 28, 2007, the WBRX and WBXQ call signs were officially swapped on 94.3 and 94.7 FM.
On October 22, 2007 WBRX split from the Q94 classic rock simulcast and switched to an adult contemporary format branded as "Mix 94.7".
On April 15, 2009 WBXQ changed their format to country, branded as "True Country 94.3".[4]
On October 28, 2015 WBXQ brought Q94 and classic rock back to the area; the station goes up against WRKY-FM for Altoona rock listeners.[5]
In July 2019, Lightner Communications LLC purchased both WBXQ and WBRX, along with WKMC, WRTA, and two translators, from current owner Rebecca Barger.[6] Matt Lightner is a long time Broadcast Engineer and area business owner. The sale was consummated on October 1, 2019, at a price of $675,000.
The station is an affiliate of the weekly syndicated Pink Floyd program "Floydian Slip."
References
[edit]- ^ http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=33971&Callsign=WBXQ FCC FM Call sign history
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBXQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WBXQ FCC FM query results
- ^ "A Central Pennsylvania format flip from Rock to Country for WBXQ (94.3)". Radio-Info.com. April 16, 2009.
- ^ Q94 And Classic Rock Return to Altoona
- ^ "WRTA-AM, 3 others sold".
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 33971 (WBXQ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WBXQ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database