WJQM
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| Broadcast area | Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 93.1 MHz |
| Branding | "93.1 Jamz" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Rhythmic Top 40 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mid-West Family Broadcasting |
| WHIT, WJJO, WLMV, WMGN, WTDY, WWQM, WWQN | |
| History | |
First air date | July 2003 |
Former call signs | WHIT (7/2003-12/2005) WHLK(2005-2008) |
Call sign meaning | Derived from "Jamz" |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 78226 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts horizontal 5,400 watts vertical |
| HAAT | 98 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | madisonjams.com |
WJQM (93.1 FM) is a radio station serving Madison, Wisconsin and surrounding areas. The station is owned by Mid-West Family Broadcasting and launched a Rhythmic Contemporary format as "106.7 Jamz" in January 2007 before the move to 93.1 FM in October 2008.
History
WJQM was launched in July 2003 under the WHIT call sign. While testing its signal, the station aired themes from various classic TV shows under the moniker "TV93"[1] before launching into "timeless rock" as "93.1 The Lake" on July 25, 2003[2]. The first song played was "Rock'n Me" by Steve Miller.
WHLK "The Lake"
In December 2005, (the month WHIT changed call letters to WHLK), "The Lake" began simulcasting on new frequency 106.7 (WSLK). This simulcast ended in January 2007, when WSLK became a Rhythmic Hits station (WJQM).
By the beginning of 2007, the station had evolved into a harder-edged classic rock station, highlighted by a new morning drive-time show hosted by former WJJO personality Greg Bair as well as a new station logo and imaging ("Everything Classic Rock"). The station's classic rock format ended with The End by The Doors around midnight October 28, 2008. Many of the on air personalities returned to other Mid-West Family Broadcasting stations in the Madison area.[3] 93.1 switched to WJQM and 106.7 now simulcasts Madison country station WWQM (Q106).[4]
WJQM "93.1 Jams"
Mid-West Family Broadcasting began simulcasting WJQM "93.1 Jams" on 93.1 and 106.7 FM on October 28, 2008 with the WJQM call sign moving to 93.1. 106.7 FM, the previous home of "WJQM" switched to call sign WWQN in preparation for the WWQM-FM simulcast which began on November 3, 2008. The primary reason for the switch from 106.7 to 93.1 was to provide a clear signal into all of Madison, which has always been the target audience for the Rhythmic Top 40 station. The 106.7 signal provided fair to poor coverage into Madison, with its main coverage area consisting of rural towns in southwest Wisconsin more appropriate for its current country format.
93.1 Jamz is now staffed locally by Program Director/Afternoon Personality JD Garfield (formerly of WRPW-Bloomington Illinois) Music Director/Night Personality Brandon Marshall (formerly of B100 in Davenport, Iowa).
Syndicated Programming
Big Boy's Neighborhood Monday through Friday 5am to 9am and Saturdays from 6am to 9am. Big Boy's Neighborhood is syndicated on over 30 radio stations nation wide from their home-base at KPWR in Los Angeles, California.
The Backspin with Spinderella. This is an "Old School" focused mix show that can be heard Sundays from 10am to 12noon.
References
- ^ WHIT stunting Wisconsin Broadcasting
- ^ WHIT debut Wisconsin Broadcasting
- ^ 93.1 The Lake website. Accessed October 28, 2008.
- ^ Madison's classic rock station 'The Lake' changes to hip-hop format. Wisconsin State Journal. October 28, 2008.
External links
- "93.1 Jamz" WJQM official website
- Facility details for Facility ID WJQM ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- MySpace page for "93.1 Jamz"
- Wisconsin State Journal 1/27/2007: 106.7 Jamz Restores Hip-hop To Area Radio
- Blog about WJQM at Madison.com