WIRQ
Encyclopedia
WIRQ is a non-profit radio station
broadcasting an Alternative
genre. The station is licensed to Rochester, New York
, USA, and is owned by West Irondequoit Central School District.
WIRQ began broadcasting in January 1960. Originally at 90.9 MHz, the station moved to 93.3 MHz in 1981, then in the early 1990s moved to 94.3 MHz for several years before moving again to 104.7 MHz. In mid February of 2011 the station moved frequency yet again, back to its original 90.9 MHz.
March 1983 marked the beginnings of the station's Alternative format. Before then, the station had been mostly block-programmed.
The Station also broadcasts under the WBER radio frequency from 3:00PM to 4:00PM during the school year, Monday through Friday.
At the end of the 2010 school year, an automation system was set up to broadcast after specialty shows until the following morning. Technical Difficulties have stopped the automation that was running for most of summer until late July.
Radio station
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broadcasting an Alternative
Alternative rock
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genre. The station is licensed to Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
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, USA, and is owned by West Irondequoit Central School District.
WIRQ began broadcasting in January 1960. Originally at 90.9 MHz, the station moved to 93.3 MHz in 1981, then in the early 1990s moved to 94.3 MHz for several years before moving again to 104.7 MHz. In mid February of 2011 the station moved frequency yet again, back to its original 90.9 MHz.
March 1983 marked the beginnings of the station's Alternative format. Before then, the station had been mostly block-programmed.
Alternative Broadcasting Times
WIRQ broadcasts their Alternative format during School Hours (8:00AM to 3:00PM, Monday to Friday).The Station also broadcasts under the WBER radio frequency from 3:00PM to 4:00PM during the school year, Monday through Friday.
At the end of the 2010 school year, an automation system was set up to broadcast after specialty shows until the following morning. Technical Difficulties have stopped the automation that was running for most of summer until late July.
Station Board Members
- Station Manager: Tyler Connor
- Music Director: Robby Ortiz
- WIRQ Advisor: Ms. Irvine
- Program Director: Nolan Parker
- Business Director: Morgan "Alfonzo" Altland
- Executive Members: John Looby, Max Pearson, and Brendan Pistilli
- Chief Engineer Squad: Ben Steiner, Ian lindamood
- Web Master: Jacob Bigenwald