WQSD

Infobox Radio station
name = WQSD


city = Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina
area = Myrtle Beach
branding = "Q 107.1"
slogan = "Today's R&B and Old Skool"
airdate =
frequency = 107.1 MHz
format = Urban Adult Contemporary
power =
erp = 50,000 watts
haat = 150 meters
class = C2
facility_id = 66138
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callsign_meaning =
former_callsigns =
owner = Qantum of Myrtle Beach
licensee = Qantum of Myrtle Beach License Company, LLC
sister_stations = Mix 97.7, 104.9 BOB-FM, Gator 107.9
webcast =
website = [http://www.wqsdfm.com www.wqsdfm.com]
affiliations =

WQSD, known as "Q 107.1", is a Urban Adult Contemporary radio station in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, radio market. "Q 107.1 airs "The Steve Harvey Morning Show", "The Ride with Doug and DeDe" afternoons and "Keith Sweat Hotel" for nights.

History

WCIG was an urban adult contemporary and gospel station in Mullins, South Carolina prior to 1995. The station increased from 3000 to 50,000 watts and moved to Myrtle Beach with the new name WWSK "107.1 The Shark" and the format "Mega Hits" (actually hot adult contemporary). John Boy and Billy were on in the morning. Later Lex and Terry did the morning show, followed by Bob and Tom.

The Shark's music changed several times. First it switched to modern rock. Then it became "107.1 The Fox", playing rock oldies. "The Fox" later played "Classic Rock That Really Rocks". For several years prior to 2007, The Sound was a classic hits station in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which told listeners, "It's all about the music". [http://www.thesound1071.com, Retrieved on 2007/04/19.] Then the station switched to Variety Hits, with the slogan "We play it all" and "The Grand Strand's Largest Music Library". [http://www.thesound1071.com, Retrieved on 2007/10/08.]

On February 18, 2008, WQSD flipped to urban adult contemporary. Earlier in the month, Qantum Communications, WQSD owner announced the purchase of Variety Hits WYNA 104.9 BOB-FM out of Calabash, NC ["Coastal Grand Mall Seeks Expansion," The Sun News, Feb 7, 2008.] , which has been doing much better in the ratings then 107.1 The Sound has. [http://www.radio-info.com/content/arbitron.php?market=159, Retrieved on 2008/02/21.]

Translators

In addition to the main station, WQSD is relayed by an additional translator to widen its broadcast area.RadioTranslators
call1 = W242AJ
watts1 = 250
class1 = D
freq1 = 96.3
city1 = Bucksport, South Carolina

References

External links

* [http://www.thesound1071.com WQSD Official Website]
*FMQ|WQSD
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*FMARB|WQSD