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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WRQK-FM
| name = WRQK-FM
| logo = WRQK-FM logo.png
| logo = WRQK-FM logo.png
| city = [[Canton, Ohio|Canton]], [[Ohio]]
| city = [[Canton, Ohio|Canton]], [[Ohio]]
| area = [[Canton–Massillon, Ohio metropolitan area|Canton metropolitan area]]<br>[[Akron metropolitan area]]
| area = [[Canton–Massillon, Ohio metropolitan area|Canton metropolitan area]]<br>[[Akron metropolitan area]]
| branding = Rock 106.9
| branding = Rock 106.9
| slogan = Canton's Rock Station
| slogan = Canton's Rock Station
| frequency = {{Frequency|106.9|[[Hertz#SI multiples|MHz]]}}
| frequency = {{Frequency|106.9|[[Hertz#SI multiples|MHz]]}}
| airdate = {{start date|1961|3|1}}
| airdate = {{start date|1961|3|1}}
| language = [[American English|English]]
| language = [[American English|English]]
| format = [[Mainstream rock]]
| format = [[Mainstream rock]]
| subchannels = HD2: [[Fox Sports Radio]]
| subchannels = HD2: [[Soft Adult Contemporary]] "The Breeze"
| erp = {{val|27500|u=[[watt]]s|fmt=commas}}
| erp = {{val|27500|u=[[watt]]s|fmt=commas}}
| haat = {{convert|103|m|ft|sp=us}}
| haat = {{convert|103|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = B
| class = B
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| facility_id = 8550
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
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| coordinates = {{nowrap|{{coord|40|49|22.00|N|81|25|40.00|W|region:US-OH_type:landmark_source:FCC}}}}
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| facility_id = 8550
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| callsign_meaning = <u>RQK</u> resembles "[[Rock music|Rock]]"
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| coordinates = {{nowrap|{{coord|40|49|22.00|N|81|25|40.00|W|region:US-OH_type:landmark_source:FCC}}}}
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| former_callsigns = WCNO (1961–67)<br>WNYN-FM (1967–71)<br>WHLQ (1971–79)<br>WOOS-FM (1979–85)<br>WRQK (1985–89)
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| callsign_meaning = <u>RQK</u> resembles "[[Rock music|Rock]]"
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| affiliations = [[iHeartRadio]]<br>[[Premiere Networks]]<br>[[List of programming syndicated by Clear Channel#Premium Choice|Premium Choice]]<br>[[United Stations Radio Networks]]
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| former_callsigns = WCNO (1961–67)<br>WNYN-FM (1967–71)<br>WHLQ (1971–79)<br>WOOS-FM (1979–85)<br>WRQK (1985–89)
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| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
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| affiliations = [[iHeartRadio]]<br>[[Premiere Networks]]<br>[[List of programming syndicated by Clear Channel#Premium Choice|Premium Choice]]<br>[[United Stations Radio Networks]]
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| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
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| owner = [[iHeartMedia]]
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| sister_stations = {{hlist|[[WHLO]]|[[WHOF]]|[[WKDD]]}}
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| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
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| webcast = {{iHeartRadio|rock-1069-3294}}
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| sister_stations = {{hlist|[[WHLO]]|[[WHOF]]|[[WKDD]]}}
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| website = {{URL|wrqk.com}}
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| webcast = {{iHeartRadio|rock-1069-3294}}
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| website = {{URL|wrqk.com}}
}}
}}


'''WRQK-FM''' (106.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) &ndash; branded ''Rock 106.9'' &ndash; is a commercial [[mainstream rock]] [[Radio broadcasting|radio station]] licensed to serve [[Canton, Ohio|Canton]], [[Ohio]], servicing both the [[Canton–Massillon, Ohio metropolitan area|Canton]] and [[Akron metropolitan area|Akron]] metro areas. Owned by [[iHeartMedia]], the station serves as the local affiliate for ''[[Nikki Sixx#Radio shows|Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx]]'', and ''[[The House of Hair with Dee Snider]]''. The [[radio studio]]s are in [[North Canton, Ohio|North Canton]], while the [[transmitter]] is in Canton. In addition to a standard [[analog transmission]], WRQK-FM broadcasts over two [[HD Radio]] channels, and is available online via [[iHeartRadio]].
'''WRQK-FM''' (106.9 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[FM radio|FM]] [[Radio broadcasting|radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Canton, Ohio|Canton]], [[Ohio]], serving both the [[Canton–Massillon, Ohio metropolitan area|Canton]] and [[Akron metropolitan area]]s. It broadcasts a [[mainstream rock]] [[radio format]] and is owned by [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]] The station calls itself "Rock 106.9" and uses the slogan "It All Rocks!" The [[radio studio]]s are on Freedom Avenue in [[North Canton, Ohio|North Canton]].<ref>[https://wrqk.iheart.com/contact/ WRQK.com/contact]</ref>

WRQK-FM has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 27,500 [[watt]]s. The [[transmitter]] is off Whipple Avenue NW in [[Meyers Lake, Ohio]].<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=Wrqk&nav=home Radio-Locator.com/WRQK]</ref> WRQK-FM broadcasts using [[HD Radio]] technology. The HD-2 [[digital subchannel]] carries [[iHeartRadio]]'s [[soft adult contemporary]] music service, known as "The Breeze."

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==Current programming==
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WRQK-FM personality and former ''[[Maxwell Show]]'' sidekick Dan Stansbury hosts the morning [[drive time]] program.<ref>[http://www.wrqk.com/onair/the-stansbury-show-54609/ Stansbury on WRQK - WRQK.com]</ref> Stacy is heard middays, A.D. handles afternoons and Chad Tyson is the evening host. WRQK-FM also airs ''[[The House of Hair with Dee Snider]]'' on Sunday nights via [[United Stations Radio Networks]].<ref>[http://houseofhaironline.com/house-of-hair-stations-list-by-state/ House of Hair Stations - House of Hair online.com]</ref>


==History==
==History==
===WCNO, WNYN-FM and WHLQ===
WRQK-FM began broadcasting as WCNO on March 1, 1961.<ref>http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB-IDX/60s-OCR-YB/1965-YB/1965-BC-YB-for-OCR-Page-0280.pdf</ref> The new station was owned by the Greer Group, also owner of [[WCER (AM)|WAND]] in [[Canton, Ohio|Canton]]; the two stations became WNYN and WNYN-FM in 1967. Both stations were purchased in 1965 by Don Keyes, who had made his mark as a national programmer for legendary station owner [[Gordon McLendon]]. In 1971, he sold the FM station to [[Susquehanna Radio Corporation]], the owners of [[WHLO]] in Akron, whereupon WNYN-FM became WHLQ.
On March 1, 1961, the station [[sign-on|signed on]] the air as '''WCNO'''.<ref>http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB-IDX/60s-OCR-YB/1965-YB/1965-BC-YB-for-OCR-Page-0280.pdf</ref> The new station was owned by the Greer Group, also owner of [[WCER (AM)|WAND]] in Canton. The two stations became WNYN and '''WNYN-FM''' in 1967. Both stations were purchased in 1965 by Don Keyes, who had made his mark as a national programmer for legendary station owner [[Gordon McLendon]].


In 1971, he sold the FM station to [[Susquehanna Radio Corporation]], which also owned 640 [[WHLO]]. At that point, WNYN-FM changed its [[call sign]] to '''WHLQ'''.
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Susquehanna sold the station in 1978 to the owners of [[WINW]], who applied to change the FM call letters to WHOF (for the "Hall of Fame" city of Canton) but were rebuffed by the owners of WTOF, another local FM station. (Coincidentally, WRQK-FM now has a new Clear Channel sister station using the [[WHOF]] call letters.) 106.9 adopted an automated Top 40 format and became WOOS-FM on June 1, 1979.

===WOOS and WRQK===
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Susquehanna sold the station in 1978 to the owners of [[WINW]]. The new owner applied to change the FM call letters to '''WHOF''' for the "[[Pro Football Hall of Fame]]" city of Canton. But the station was rebuffed by the owners of WTOF, another local FM station, saying the two stations would have call signs that were too similar and confuse listeners. (Coincidentally, WRQK-FM now has a [[sister station]] using the [[WHOF]] call letters.) 106.9 started an [[broadcast automation|automated]] [[Top 40]] format and became '''WOOS-FM''' on June 1, 1979.


WOOS-FM changed its call sign to WRQK on August 3, 1985, taking on an [[album oriented rock]] music format. For a while, the station called itself Goodrock 107, an apparent play on the name of the [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company]] in nearby [[Akron, Ohio|Akron]]. It formally changed from WRQK to WRQK-FM on February 14, 1989, when AM station [[WINW]] changed its call sign to WRQK. The AM station changed back to WINW six months later, but the FM call sign has remained WRQK-FM.
WOOS-FM changed its call sign to WRQK on August 3, 1985, taking on an [[album oriented rock]] music format. For a while, the station called itself Goodrock 107, an apparent play on the name of the [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company]] in nearby [[Akron, Ohio|Akron]]. It formally changed from WRQK to WRQK-FM on February 14, 1989, when AM station [[WINW]] changed its call sign to WRQK. The AM station changed back to WINW six months later, but the FM call sign has remained WRQK-FM.


===Changes in Ownership===
In 1995, the station was sold by Jim Embrescia's Canton/Akron Radio, Inc. to Sabre Communications. Then In 1997, SabreComm sold to Connoisseur. Connoisseur sold their entire radio group to [[Cumulus]]. Then, on August 8, 2006, it was announced that WRQK-FM would be sold to [[Clear Channel Communications]], pairing WRQK-FM with former partner [[WHLO]], as well as [[WARF]], [[WKDD]], and [[WHOF]]. Clear Channel took over operations of WRQK-FM on January 15, 2007, pending FCC approval of its purchase of the station from Cumulus.
In 1995, the station was sold by Jim Embrescia's Canton/Akron Radio, Inc. to Sabre Communications. Then In 1997, SabreComm sold to Connoisseur. Connoisseur sold its entire radio group to [[Cumulus]]. Then, on August 8, 2006, it was announced that WRQK-FM would be sold to [[Clear Channel Communications]], pairing WRQK-FM with former partner [[WHLO]], as well as [[WARF]], [[WKDD]], and [[WHOF]]. Clear Channel took over operations of WRQK-FM on January 15, 2007, pending FCC approval of its purchase of the station from Cumulus. In a few years, Clear Channel became today's [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]


In March 2007, WRQK-FM changed its branding from "Rock&nbsp;107" to "Rock&nbsp;106.9"; and also changed slogans from "Canton's Rock Station" to "It Just Rocks!", in an effort to also serve the Akron market, in early 2017 the station changed the slogan back to "Canton's Rock Station"
In March 2007, WRQK-FM changed its branding from "Rock&nbsp;107" to "Rock&nbsp;106.9"; and also changed slogans from "Canton's Rock Station" to "It Just Rocks!" The station stopped identifying with Canton to make Akron listeners feel included.

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==Current programming==
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WRQK-FM personality and former ''[[Maxwell Show]]'' sidekick Dan Stansbury hosts the morning drive program.<ref>[http://www.wrqk.com/onair/the-stansbury-show-54609/ Stansbury on WRQK - WRQK.com]</ref> Local personality "Captain" Tony McGinty is heard in afternoon drive,<ref>[http://www.wrqk.com/onair/captain-tony-53761/ Captain Tony on WRQK - WRQK.com]</ref> and other music programming is provided via the [[List of programming syndicated by Clear Channel#Premium Choice|Premium Choice]] network. WRQK-FM also airs ''[[Nikki Sixx#Radio shows|Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx]]'' weekday evenings, via [[Premiere Networks]]; and ''[[The House of Hair with Dee Snider]]'' on weekends via [[United Stations Radio Networks]]. The HD2 [[digital subchannel]] carries the [[sports radio]] format of [[Fox Sports Radio]].<ref>[http://www.sixxsense.com/pages/radiostations.html?state=ohio Sixx Sense stations - Sixx Sense.com]</ref><ref>[http://houseofhaironline.com/house-of-hair-stations-list-by-state/ House of Hair Stations - House of Hair online.com]</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 02:17, 2 May 2021

WRQK-FM
Broadcast areaCanton metropolitan area
Akron metropolitan area
Frequency106.9 MHz
BrandingRock 106.9
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatMainstream rock
SubchannelsHD2: Soft Adult Contemporary "The Breeze"
AffiliationsiHeartRadio
Premiere Networks
Premium Choice
United Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
March 1, 1961 (1961-03-01)
Former call signs
WCNO (1961–67)
WNYN-FM (1967–71)
WHLQ (1971–79)
WOOS-FM (1979–85)
WRQK (1985–89)
Call sign meaning
RQK resembles "Rock"
Technical information
Facility ID8550
ClassB
ERP27,500 watts
HAAT103 meters (338 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°49′22.00″N 81°25′40.00″W / 40.8227778°N 81.4277778°W / 40.8227778; -81.4277778
Links
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitewrqk.com

WRQK-FM (106.9 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Canton, Ohio, serving both the Canton and Akron metropolitan areas. It broadcasts a mainstream rock radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. The station calls itself "Rock 106.9" and uses the slogan "It All Rocks!" The radio studios are on Freedom Avenue in North Canton.[1]

WRQK-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 27,500 watts. The transmitter is off Whipple Avenue NW in Meyers Lake, Ohio.[2] WRQK-FM broadcasts using HD Radio technology. The HD-2 digital subchannel carries iHeartRadio's soft adult contemporary music service, known as "The Breeze."

Current programming

WRQK-FM personality and former Maxwell Show sidekick Dan Stansbury hosts the morning drive time program.[3] Stacy is heard middays, A.D. handles afternoons and Chad Tyson is the evening host. WRQK-FM also airs The House of Hair with Dee Snider on Sunday nights via United Stations Radio Networks.[4]

History

WCNO, WNYN-FM and WHLQ

On March 1, 1961, the station signed on the air as WCNO.[5] The new station was owned by the Greer Group, also owner of WAND in Canton. The two stations became WNYN and WNYN-FM in 1967. Both stations were purchased in 1965 by Don Keyes, who had made his mark as a national programmer for legendary station owner Gordon McLendon.

In 1971, he sold the FM station to Susquehanna Radio Corporation, which also owned 640 WHLO. At that point, WNYN-FM changed its call sign to WHLQ.

WOOS and WRQK

Susquehanna sold the station in 1978 to the owners of WINW. The new owner applied to change the FM call letters to WHOF for the "Pro Football Hall of Fame" city of Canton. But the station was rebuffed by the owners of WTOF, another local FM station, saying the two stations would have call signs that were too similar and confuse listeners. (Coincidentally, WRQK-FM now has a sister station using the WHOF call letters.) 106.9 started an automated Top 40 format and became WOOS-FM on June 1, 1979.

WOOS-FM changed its call sign to WRQK on August 3, 1985, taking on an album oriented rock music format. For a while, the station called itself Goodrock 107, an apparent play on the name of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in nearby Akron. It formally changed from WRQK to WRQK-FM on February 14, 1989, when AM station WINW changed its call sign to WRQK. The AM station changed back to WINW six months later, but the FM call sign has remained WRQK-FM.

Changes in Ownership

In 1995, the station was sold by Jim Embrescia's Canton/Akron Radio, Inc. to Sabre Communications. Then In 1997, SabreComm sold to Connoisseur. Connoisseur sold its entire radio group to Cumulus. Then, on August 8, 2006, it was announced that WRQK-FM would be sold to Clear Channel Communications, pairing WRQK-FM with former partner WHLO, as well as WARF, WKDD, and WHOF. Clear Channel took over operations of WRQK-FM on January 15, 2007, pending FCC approval of its purchase of the station from Cumulus. In a few years, Clear Channel became today's iHeartMedia, Inc.

In March 2007, WRQK-FM changed its branding from "Rock 107" to "Rock 106.9"; and also changed slogans from "Canton's Rock Station" to "It Just Rocks!" The station stopped identifying with Canton to make Akron listeners feel included.

References

  1. ^ WRQK.com/contact
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WRQK
  3. ^ Stansbury on WRQK - WRQK.com
  4. ^ House of Hair Stations - House of Hair online.com
  5. ^ http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB-IDX/60s-OCR-YB/1965-YB/1965-BC-YB-for-OCR-Page-0280.pdf
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