WQHZ
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WQHZ is classic rock
formatted broadcast
radio station
in Erie, Pennsylvania
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Notable weekday programing includes "The Bob and Tom Show" on mornings, John Mathews on mid-days, Mike Sheffield on afternoons, and Adam Reese on nights.
over the years.
In the 1970s, progressive rock ruled the airwaves and 102.3 was known as WMDI-FM until 1980. Former WJET-AM 1400 DJ Ron Seggi (Ronnie Gee) bought the station and "Red Hot 102" WSEG was born. They played a mix of adult contemporary and current and classic rock.
WSEG remained on the air until 1986 when longtime Erie AM radio station WJET
took over the 102.3 radio position.The first song played under Jet-FM 102 was Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA", which was played back on a cart machine plugged directly in the transmitter while the crossover of lines from the two stations took place. The antenna at that time was on one of WQLN's towers.
JET-FM 102, as they were known for several years, changed formats a few times throughout the years. Formats ranged from top 40 to AC to rock and back to top 40. A minor name change to JET102 locked them into a top 40 playoff with rival Star 104/WRTS
.
Then in the late 90's, a local broadcaster who was the owner of several stations including Star 104 purchased JET102, which brought a change in name and format.
102.3-The Point began playing alternative rock. They remained on the air for a couple of years, including a call letter change to WLKK (a former Erie AM country station).
Then in 2001 Regent Communications bought the rights for 102.3. On October 23 (10/23) at 1:02PM WQHZ/Z-102 was born playing "Eriez Classic Hitz". The first song played under this new station name was Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones. In 2002 after being on the air for a year, a minor format change took place to classic rock and an addition to the name brought on our current Z-102.3 "Erie'Z Classic Rock". Z102.3 major rival is longtime FM staple Rocket-101/WRKT
.
Classic rock
Classic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
formatted broadcast
Broadcast
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radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
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Notable weekday programing includes "The Bob and Tom Show" on mornings, John Mathews on mid-days, Mike Sheffield on afternoons, and Adam Reese on nights.
History of the 102.3 Frequency
Several stations and formats have called dial position 102.3 FM home in ErieErie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
over the years.
In the 1970s, progressive rock ruled the airwaves and 102.3 was known as WMDI-FM until 1980. Former WJET-AM 1400 DJ Ron Seggi (Ronnie Gee) bought the station and "Red Hot 102" WSEG was born. They played a mix of adult contemporary and current and classic rock.
WSEG remained on the air until 1986 when longtime Erie AM radio station WJET
WJET-AM
WJET is a news talk radio station broadcasting in Erie, Pennsylvania. It was previously known as WLKK.WJET primarily runs a schedule of syndicated talk offerings, with the exception of morning drive time. "Erie Talk in the Morning" is hosted by Barry Dain Steinhagen and Jim LeCorchick...
took over the 102.3 radio position.The first song played under Jet-FM 102 was Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA", which was played back on a cart machine plugged directly in the transmitter while the crossover of lines from the two stations took place. The antenna at that time was on one of WQLN's towers.
JET-FM 102, as they were known for several years, changed formats a few times throughout the years. Formats ranged from top 40 to AC to rock and back to top 40. A minor name change to JET102 locked them into a top 40 playoff with rival Star 104/WRTS
WRTS
WRTS is a Top 40 formatted radio station in Erie, Pennsylvania. They use the moniker "Star 104". The station is owned by Connoissuer Media of Erie, LLC. Star 104 has an immense coverage area stretching from Ashtabula County, Ohio to Dunkirk, New York, and is also heard across Lake Erie in parts...
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Then in the late 90's, a local broadcaster who was the owner of several stations including Star 104 purchased JET102, which brought a change in name and format.
102.3-The Point began playing alternative rock. They remained on the air for a couple of years, including a call letter change to WLKK (a former Erie AM country station).
Then in 2001 Regent Communications bought the rights for 102.3. On October 23 (10/23) at 1:02PM WQHZ/Z-102 was born playing "Eriez Classic Hitz". The first song played under this new station name was Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones. In 2002 after being on the air for a year, a minor format change took place to classic rock and an addition to the name brought on our current Z-102.3 "Erie'Z Classic Rock". Z102.3 major rival is longtime FM staple Rocket-101/WRKT
WRKT
WRKT is a rock music formatted radio station in Erie, Pennsylvania. They play classic rock and new rock songs plus an array of local and regional sports...
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