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| branding = Q94
| branding = Q94
| frequency = {{frequency|94.5|[[Hertz#SI multiples|MHz]]}} {{HD Radio}}
| frequency = {{frequency|94.5|[[Hertz#SI multiples|MHz]]}} {{HD Radio}}
| airdate = {{start date|1948|8|10}}
| airdate = {{start date and age|1948|8|10}}
| language = [[American English|English]]
| language = [[American English|English]]
| format = [[Contemporary hit radio]]
| format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
| subchannels = HD2: [[WRNL]] [[simulcast]] ([[Sports radio]])
| subchannels = HD2: [[WRNL]] [[simulcast]] ([[Sports radio]])
| erp = {{val|200000|u=[[watt]]s|fmt=commas}}
| erp = {{val|200000|u=[[watt]]s|fmt=commas}}
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| coordinates = {{coord|37|24|13.0|N|77|18|59.0|W|type:landmark_region:US-VA}}
| coordinates = {{coord|37|24|13.0|N|77|18|59.0|W|type:landmark_region:US-VA}}
| callsign_meaning = Richmond, Virginia Q (disambiguation of original WRVA calls)
| callsign_meaning = Richmond, Virginia Q (disambiguation of original WRVA calls)
| former_callsigns = WRVB (1948–56)<br>WRVA-FM (1956–72)
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|WRVB (1948–56)|WRVA-FM (1956–72)}}
| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
| owner = [[Entercom Communications|Audacy, Inc.]]
| owner = [[Audacy, Inc.]]
| licensee = Audacy License, LLC
| licensee = Audacy License, LLC
| sister_stations = {{hlist|[[W241AP]]|[[WBTJ]]|[[WRNL]]|[[WRVA (AM)|WRVA]]|{{nowrap|[[WRXL]] ([[WRXL-HD2|HD2]])}}|[[WTVR-FM]]}}
| sister_stations = {{hlist|[[WBTJ]]|[[WRNL]]|[[WRVA (AM)|WRVA]]|{{nowrap|[[WRXL]] ([[WRXL-HD2|HD2]])}}|[[WTVR-FM]] ([[W241AP|HD2]])}}
| webcast = {{Audacy.com|q94}}
| webcast = {{Audacy.com|q94}}
| website = {{url|https://www.audacy.com/q94}}
| website = {{url|https://www.audacy.com/q94}}
}}
}}


'''WRVQ''' (94.5 [[Hertz|MHz]] "Q94") is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[FM radio|FM]] [[radio station]] licensed to [[Richmond, Virginia]], and serving [[Central Virginia]]. WRVQ is owned and operated by [[Entercom Communications|Audacy, Inc.]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WRVQ|title=WRVQ Facility Record|work=[[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division}}</ref> It airs a [[contemporary hit radio|Top 40]] (CHR) [[radio format]]. The [[radio syndication|syndicated]] [[Elvis Duran]] show from [[WHTZ]] in [[New York City]] is heard in morning [[drive time]]. The [[radio studio|studio]]s and offices are located just north of Richmond city limits on Basie Road in unincorporated [[Henrico County, Virginia]].
'''WRVQ''' (94.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] "Q94") is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] licensed to [[Richmond, Virginia]], and serving [[Central Virginia]]. WRVQ is owned and operated by [[Audacy, Inc.]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WRVQ|title=WRVQ Facility Record|work=[[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division}}</ref> It airs a [[contemporary hit radio|top 40 (CHR)]] [[radio format]]. The [[radio syndication|syndicated]] [[Elvis Duran]] show from former [[sister station]] [[WHTZ]] in [[New York City]] is heard in morning [[drive time]]. The [[radio studio|studio]]s and offices are located just north of Richmond city limits on Basie Road in unincorporated [[Henrico County, Virginia]].


WRVQ's [[transmitter]] is on WRVA Road in [[Henrico, Virginia|Henrico]].<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=WRVQ-FM Radio-Locator.com/WRVQ-FM]</ref> The station has an unusually high [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 200,000 [[watt]]s. WRVQ broadcasts in the [[HD Radio]] hybrid format. The HD2 [[digital subchannel]] carries the [[sports radio]] format of [[sister station]] [[WRNL]] [[910 AM]].
WRVQ's [[transmitter]] is on WRVA Road in [[Henrico, Virginia|Henrico]], co-located with the [[radio masts and towers|towers]] for sister station [[WRVA (AM)|WRVA]] 1140 AM.<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/patg?id=WRVQ-FM Radio-Locator.com/WRVQ-FM]</ref> WRVQ has an unusually high [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 200,000 [[watt]]s. It broadcasts in the [[HD Radio]] hybrid format. The HD2 [[digital subchannel]] carries the [[sports radio]] programming of sister station [[WRNL]] 910 AM.


==History==
==History==
===Early years as WRVB, WRVA-FM===
===Early years as WRVB, WRVA-FM===
On August 10, 1948, the station [[sign-on|signed on]] as WRVB.<ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1950/RADIO%20&%20TV%20NE-Ter%20YB%201950%20B&W-11.pdf Information] from the [[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting Yearbook]] 1950 page 310</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=WRVB (FM) in Richmond Is Launched on 94.5 mc|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1948/1948-08-23-BC.pdf|access-date=31 December 2014|agency=Broadcasting|date=August 23, 1948}}</ref> It was the FM counterpart to [[WRVA (AM)|WRVA]]. WRVA and WRVB were owned by a [[tobacco]] company, Larus & Brother, with studios in the [[Hotel Richmond]]. WRVB was powered at 25,000 [[watt]]s, mostly [[simulcast]]ing WRVA, including the line-up of [[CBS Radio News|CBS Radio]] Network dramas, comedies, sports and news, during the [[Golden Age of Radio]].
On August 10, 1948, the station [[sign-on|signed on]] as WRVB.<ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1950/RADIO%20&%20TV%20NE-Ter%20YB%201950%20B&W-11.pdf Information] from the [[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting Yearbook]] 1950 page 310</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=WRVB (FM) in Richmond Is Launched on 94.5 mc|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1948/1948-08-23-BC.pdf|access-date=31 December 2014|agency=Broadcasting|date=August 23, 1948}}</ref> It was the FM counterpart to [[WRVA (AM)|WRVA]]. WRVA and WRVB were owned by a [[tobacco]] company, Larus & Brother, with studios in the [[Hotel Richmond]]. WRVB had an effective radiated power of 25,000 [[watt]]s, mostly [[simulcast]]ing WRVA, including the line-up of [[CBS Radio News|CBS Radio]] Network dramas, comedies, sports and news, during the "[[Golden Age of Radio]]."


In 1956, Larus & Brother signed on Channel 12 WRVA-TV (now [[WWBT]]). At the same time, the FM [[call sign]] was switched to WRVA-FM.<ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1957/Radio-NE-Ter-1957-BC-YB.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1957 page 270]</ref> When the TV station became an [[NBC]]-TV [[network affiliate]], WRVA-AM-FM switched to the [[NBC Red Network|NBC Radio Network]], too.
In 1956, Larus & Brother signed on WRVA-TV (now [[WWBT]]). At the same time, the FM [[call sign]] was switched to WRVA-FM.<ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1957/Radio-NE-Ter-1957-BC-YB.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1957 page 270]</ref> When the TV station became an [[NBC]] [[network affiliate]], WRVA-AM-FM switched to the [[NBC Red Network|NBC Radio Network]] as well.


===Superpower authorization===
===Superpower authorization===
In the 1960s, WRVA-FM was one of several Richmond FM stations receiving permission from the [[Federal Communications Commission]] for unusually high power.<ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1970/B%20N-Ter%20BC%20YB%201970%20All-3.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1970 page B-213]</ref> Today, Richmond is in [[List of North American broadcast station classes|Zone 1]], limited to a maximum of 50,000 watts [[effective radiated power]] (ERP). But before these rules were strictly enforced, 103.7 WFMV (now [[WURV]]) was permitted to operate at 74,000 [[watt]]s, 102.1 WRNL-FM (now [[WRXL]]) broadcast at 120,000 watts, and, to this day, 94.5 is [[grandfather clause|grandfathered]] at 200,000 watts.<ref>[http://www.bostonradio.org/super-fm.html BostonRadio.org/Super-FM]</ref> Over time, those stations reduced their power but kept their coverage area by locating on taller [[radio masts and towers|towers]]. WRVQ has remained at 200,000 watts, but uses a relatively short tower of {{convert|107|m|sp=us}} in [[height above average terrain]] (HAAT).
In the 1960s, WRVA-FM was one of several Richmond FM stations receiving permission from the [[Federal Communications Commission]] for unusually high power.<ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1970/B%20N-Ter%20BC%20YB%201970%20All-3.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1970 page B-213]</ref> Today, Richmond is in [[List of North American broadcast station classes|Zone 1]], limited to a maximum of 50,000 watts [[effective radiated power]] (ERP). Before these rules were strictly enforced, WFMV (now [[WURV]]) was permitted to operate at 74,000 [[watt]]s, WRNL-FM (now [[WRXL]]) broadcast at 120,000 watts, and, to this day, 94.5 is [[grandfather clause|grandfathered]] at 200,000 watts.<ref>[http://www.bostonradio.org/super-fm.html BostonRadio.org/Super-FM]</ref> Over time, those stations reduced their power but kept their coverage area by locating on taller [[radio masts and towers|towers]]. WRVQ has remained at 200,000 watts, but uses a relatively short tower of {{convert|107|m|sp=us}} in [[height above average terrain]] (HAAT).


In the 1960s, WRVA-FM began to broadcast its own programming, mostly [[easy listening]] music, with the AM station's news and other shows simulcast during some hours.
In the 1960s, WRVA-FM began to broadcast its own programming, mostly [[easy listening]] music, with the AM station's news and other shows simulcast during some hours.


===Top 40 WRVQ===
===Top 40 WRVQ===
In 1969, WRVA-AM-FM were sold to Southern Broadcasters.<ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1973/B%202%20YB%201973.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1973 page B-210]</ref> In 1972, Southern Broadcasters switched WRVA-FM to a new [[contemporary hit radio|Top 40]] format, as WRVQ. Until the 1970s, Top 40 stations were mostly on the AM band. In Richmond, the big contemporary stations were 1380 WTVR (now [[WBTK]]) and 1480 WLEE (now [[WTOX]]). Most home and car radios could only receive AM broadcasts at this time.
In 1969, WRVA-AM-FM were sold to Southern Broadcasters.<ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1973/B%202%20YB%201973.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1973 page B-210]</ref> On June 30, 1972, Southern Broadcasters switched WRVA-FM to a new [[contemporary hit radio|Top 40]] format as WRVQ. Until the 1970s, Top 40 stations were mostly on the AM band. In Richmond, the big contemporary stations were WTVR (now [[WBTK]]) and WLEE (now [[WTOX]]). Most home and car radios could only receive AM broadcasts at this time.


At first, WRVQ operated as an [[broadcast automation|automated]] station, but by the late 1970s, live [[disc jockey|DJ]]s were added. In 1978, Southern Broadcasters became [[Harte-Hanks]] Radio. In 1984, WRVA and WRVQ were sold to Edens Broadcasting,<ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1990/B-Radio-NE-Terr-BC-YB-1990.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1990 page B-327]</ref> and were in turn sold to [[iHeartMedia|Clear Channel Communications]] in 1992. Through all the sales, WRVQ has stayed in the same format, as the leading Top 40 station in the Richmond [[media market|radio market]].
At midnight on June 30, 1972, the operations manager, Bill Garcia, was the first voice and the first song play was Celebrate by Rare Earth. WRVQ known as Super Q had Live DJ's from the start. In 1978, Southern Broadcasters became [[Harte-Hanks]] Radio. In 1984, WRVA and WRVQ were sold to Edens Broadcasting,<ref>[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1990/B-Radio-NE-Terr-BC-YB-1990.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1990 page B-327]</ref> and were in turn sold to [[iHeartMedia|Clear Channel Communications]] (now iHeartMedia) in 1992. Through all the sales, WRVQ has stayed in the same format, as the leading Top 40 station in the Richmond [[media market|radio market]].


===Entercom ownership===
===Entercom ownership===
On November 1, 2017, iHeartMedia announced that it would swap its stations in Richmond and [[Chattanooga]] to [[Entercom]], in exchange for stations in Boston and Seattle being divested by Entercom to comply with FCC ownership caps during its merger with [[CBS Radio]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-01|title=Entercom Trades Boston & Seattle Spin-Offs To iHeartMedia For Richmond & Chattanooga|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/120711/entercom-trades-boston-seattle-spin-offs-iheartmedia-richmond-chattanooga-2/|access-date=2020-03-30|website=RadioInsight|language=en-US}}</ref>
On November 1, 2017, iHeartMedia announced that it would swap its stations in Richmond and [[Chattanooga]] to [[Audacy, Inc.|Entercom]], in exchange for stations in Boston and Seattle being divested by Entercom to comply with FCC ownership caps during its merger with [[CBS Radio]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-01|title=Entercom Trades Boston & Seattle Spin-Offs To iHeartMedia For Richmond & Chattanooga|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/120711/entercom-trades-boston-seattle-spin-offs-iheartmedia-richmond-chattanooga-2/|access-date=2020-03-30|website=RadioInsight|language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2021, Entercom changed its name to Audacy, Inc.


===WRVQ HD-2===
===WRVQ HD-2===
WRVQ broadcasts in the [[HD Radio]] format. WRVQ-HD2 formerly carried "The Planet", an automated [[classic rock]] format. On New Year's Day 2018, WRVQ-HD2 and [[FM translator]] [[W241AP]] 96.1&nbsp;MHz, were converted to an FM simulcast of 1140 WRVA, returning the station to the same programming as its original AM sister station for the first time in decades.
WRVQ broadcasts in the [[HD Radio]] format. WRVQ-HD2 formerly carried "The Planet", an automated [[classic rock]] format. On January 1, 2018, WRVQ-HD2 and [[FM translator]] [[W241AP]] 96.1&nbsp;MHz, were converted to an FM simulcast of WRVA, returning the station to the same programming as its original AM sister station for the first time in decades.


The HD2 subchannel later changed to a simulcast of co-owned [[sports radio]] station [[WRNL]]. WRVA is now heard on the HD2 subchannel of co-owned 98.1 [[WTVR-FM]], which in turn feeds the W241AP translator.
The HD2 subchannel later changed to a simulcast of co-owned [[sports radio]] station [[WRNL]] 910 AM. WRVA is now heard on the HD2 subchannel of co-owned 98.1 [[WTVR-FM]], which in turn feeds the W241AP translator.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|https://www.audacy.com/q94}}
*{{Official website|https://www.audacy.com/q94}}
*{{FM station data|WRVQ}}
*{{FM station data|11963|WRVQ}}


{{Richmond Radio}}
{{Richmond Radio}}

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WRVQ
Broadcast areaCentral Virginia
Frequency94.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingQ94
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
SubchannelsHD2: WRNL simulcast (Sports radio)
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
August 10, 1948; 76 years ago (1948-08-10)
Former call signs
  • WRVB (1948–56)
  • WRVA-FM (1956–72)
Call sign meaning
Richmond, Virginia Q (disambiguation of original WRVA calls)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID11963
ClassB
ERP200,000 watts
HAAT107 meters (351 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°24′13.0″N 77°18′59.0″W / 37.403611°N 77.316389°W / 37.403611; -77.316389
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via Audacy)
Websitewww.audacy.com/q94

WRVQ (94.5 FM "Q94") is a commercial radio station licensed to Richmond, Virginia, and serving Central Virginia. WRVQ is owned and operated by Audacy, Inc.[2] It airs a top 40 (CHR) radio format. The syndicated Elvis Duran show from former sister station WHTZ in New York City is heard in morning drive time. The studios and offices are located just north of Richmond city limits on Basie Road in unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia.

WRVQ's transmitter is on WRVA Road in Henrico, co-located with the towers for sister station WRVA 1140 AM.[3] WRVQ has an unusually high effective radiated power (ERP) of 200,000 watts. It broadcasts in the HD Radio hybrid format. The HD2 digital subchannel carries the sports radio programming of sister station WRNL 910 AM.

History

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Early years as WRVB, WRVA-FM

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On August 10, 1948, the station signed on as WRVB.[4][5] It was the FM counterpart to WRVA. WRVA and WRVB were owned by a tobacco company, Larus & Brother, with studios in the Hotel Richmond. WRVB had an effective radiated power of 25,000 watts, mostly simulcasting WRVA, including the line-up of CBS Radio Network dramas, comedies, sports and news, during the "Golden Age of Radio."

In 1956, Larus & Brother signed on WRVA-TV (now WWBT). At the same time, the FM call sign was switched to WRVA-FM.[6] When the TV station became an NBC network affiliate, WRVA-AM-FM switched to the NBC Radio Network as well.

Superpower authorization

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In the 1960s, WRVA-FM was one of several Richmond FM stations receiving permission from the Federal Communications Commission for unusually high power.[7] Today, Richmond is in Zone 1, limited to a maximum of 50,000 watts effective radiated power (ERP). Before these rules were strictly enforced, WFMV (now WURV) was permitted to operate at 74,000 watts, WRNL-FM (now WRXL) broadcast at 120,000 watts, and, to this day, 94.5 is grandfathered at 200,000 watts.[8] Over time, those stations reduced their power but kept their coverage area by locating on taller towers. WRVQ has remained at 200,000 watts, but uses a relatively short tower of 107 meters (351 ft) in height above average terrain (HAAT).

In the 1960s, WRVA-FM began to broadcast its own programming, mostly easy listening music, with the AM station's news and other shows simulcast during some hours.

Top 40 WRVQ

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In 1969, WRVA-AM-FM were sold to Southern Broadcasters.[9] On June 30, 1972, Southern Broadcasters switched WRVA-FM to a new Top 40 format as WRVQ. Until the 1970s, Top 40 stations were mostly on the AM band. In Richmond, the big contemporary stations were WTVR (now WBTK) and WLEE (now WTOX). Most home and car radios could only receive AM broadcasts at this time.

At midnight on June 30, 1972, the operations manager, Bill Garcia, was the first voice and the first song play was Celebrate by Rare Earth. WRVQ known as Super Q had Live DJ's from the start. In 1978, Southern Broadcasters became Harte-Hanks Radio. In 1984, WRVA and WRVQ were sold to Edens Broadcasting,[10] and were in turn sold to Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia) in 1992. Through all the sales, WRVQ has stayed in the same format, as the leading Top 40 station in the Richmond radio market.

Entercom ownership

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On November 1, 2017, iHeartMedia announced that it would swap its stations in Richmond and Chattanooga to Entercom, in exchange for stations in Boston and Seattle being divested by Entercom to comply with FCC ownership caps during its merger with CBS Radio.[11] In March 2021, Entercom changed its name to Audacy, Inc.

WRVQ HD-2

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WRVQ broadcasts in the HD Radio format. WRVQ-HD2 formerly carried "The Planet", an automated classic rock format. On January 1, 2018, WRVQ-HD2 and FM translator W241AP 96.1 MHz, were converted to an FM simulcast of WRVA, returning the station to the same programming as its original AM sister station for the first time in decades.

The HD2 subchannel later changed to a simulcast of co-owned sports radio station WRNL 910 AM. WRVA is now heard on the HD2 subchannel of co-owned 98.1 WTVR-FM, which in turn feeds the W241AP translator.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WRVQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WRVQ Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WRVQ-FM
  4. ^ Information from the Broadcasting Yearbook 1950 page 310
  5. ^ "WRVB (FM) in Richmond Is Launched on 94.5 mc" (PDF). Broadcasting. August 23, 1948. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  6. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1957 page 270
  7. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1970 page B-213
  8. ^ BostonRadio.org/Super-FM
  9. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1973 page B-210
  10. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1990 page B-327
  11. ^ "Entercom Trades Boston & Seattle Spin-Offs To iHeartMedia For Richmond & Chattanooga". RadioInsight. 2017-11-01. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
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