WKZQ-FM

Infobox Radio station
name = WKZQ-FM


city = Hanahan, South Carolina
area = Charleston, South Carolina
branding = "96-1 KZQ"
slogan = "New Rock"
frequency = 96.1 (MHz)
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repeater =
airdate = March 11th, 1985
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format = Alternative
power =
erp = 100,000 watts
haat = 237 meters
class = C1
facility_id = 13890
coordinates = coord|32|49|4.00|N| 79|50|8.00|W|region:GB_type:city
callsign_meaning =
former_callsigns = WAVF (1985-2008)
affiliations =
owner = NextMedia
licensee = Nm Licensing LLC
sister_stations = WMYB,WQJM,WRNN-FM,WYAV
webcast =
website = official|http://www.wkzq.net 96-1WKZQ

WKZQ-FM (96.1 FM), is a commercial radio station located in Hanahan, South Carolina, broadcasting to the Charleston, South Carolina area on 96.1 FM. WKZQ airs an Alternative music format branded as "96-1 KZQ."The format and call sign WKZQ-FM had been on the 101.7 FM frequency since the late 1970s.

History

WKZQ History

Originally on the 101.7 frequency, WKZQ was established as a "beautiful music" automated station, operating out of the back room of its big sister AM rocker, WTGR.In the mid-1970s General Manager Bill Hennecy transitioned to an oldies format with limited live announcers in AM drive (Hennecy), mid-day (Tom Walters), afternoons (J. Patrick Milan). Other day parts were automated until Hennecy hired Greg Fowler who took the FM station live and progressively formatted it to a mix to CHR and oldies.

Under the direction of Hennecy and Fowler Q-102 overtook its sister station and went on to become Billboard Magazine's Station of the Year. Notable rock jocks who passed through KZQ were Sirus Satellie Radio host and programmer, Human Numan (who was known as Shotgun Jeff Stone), the late Bob Decay (killed in auto accident in late 70's), Kenn Heinlein (WLS' Citizen Kenn), The Freakin' Deacon, Bob Chase, Mixin' Dixon, Scott Summers, John Kilgo, Ray Mariner, Jack Boston, and Fowler, who left to become and today remains the manager of country sensation, Alabama.

In the 1990s, with other stations playing classic rock, WKZQ changed its emphasis to new rock also making the first addition of a female in the APD/Music director position- On Air 7-Midnight Summer James (SUMMER) who continues to perform On Air Radio/TV in the Los Angeles & San Diego markets along with imaging stations across the country.

The station won Radio and Records magazine's 2007 Industry Achievement Award for best Alternative Station for markets 100 and up. It was the station's second nomination in three years and the first win. Finalists also included WJSE, KQXR, WBTZ, KXNA, and WSFMcite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=2007 Industry Achievement Awards | date=September 28, 2008 | publisher= | url =http://www.radioandrecords.com/Conventions/con2007/awards/altFinal.asp | work =Radio and Records | pages = | accessdate = 2008-04-27 | language = ] .

96.1 History

Originally WAVF, 96.1 FM signed on March 11th, 1985 with sound effects of ocean waves over a period of a week. When the stunt was over, the station debuted with an Album Rock format under the "96 Wave" handle. By 1993, WAVF adjusted its format toward alternative rock, but kept the 96 Wave name.

On August 31, 2007 at 5pm, 96 Wave became known as 96.1 Chuck FM, after stunting for over 20 minutes playing the "Charles in Charge" theme song. The first song played on the new 96.1 FM was Take This Job and Shove It by Johnny Paycheck.

The final song played on WAVF as 96 Wave was My Wave by Soundgarden.

Return

The Wave's Alternative format returned, in a slightly different form, on September 12th, 2007. The station now streams an Alternative music format online, like the one previously heard on 96.1FM at [http://www.96wave.com 96wave.com] .

Frequency Change

In September 2008, WKZQ swapped frequencies and cities of license with WAVF, abandoning its historic frequency of 101.7MHz and migrated to 96.1MHz . cite news | first= | last= | coauthors=Steve Palisin | title='Cool' another choice on Strand radio dial | date=September 30, 2008 | publisher=The Sun News | url =http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/story/612989.html | work =Myrtle Beach Online | pages = | accessdate = 2008-10-09 | language = ]

Old Logo

References

External links

* [http://www.wkzq.net WKZQ-FM official website]
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