WRRQ
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WRRQ is the callsign of an 80's hits
radio station licensed to Port Dickinson, New York
and serves the Greater Binghamton
Market. The station is owned by Equinox Broadcasting and broadcasts on 106.7 MHz from the Ingraham Hill tower farm, south of Binghamton, NY. It also has translators @ 107.1 in Binghamton, NY (relays HD3) & 104.5 in Chenango Bridge, NY (relays HD4).
Q107 began broadcasting the local AHL hockey team, the Binghamton Senators, for the 06-07 season as soon as it went on. Justin (Case) MacGregor became the station's first on-air personality, hosting a live pregame show called "Hockey Night In Binghamton" prior to every Saturday night home game. For the 2007-08 season, Q107 will not air the Senators.
In February 2007, Tejay Schwartz, a veteran of the Binghamton radio market, became the first morning show jock on Q107. He was joined a month later by radio veterans Steve Shimer (Shimes) on middays and Justin (Case) MacGregor on afternoon drive.
In September 2007, Q107 added a contemporary Christian rock show on Sunday mornings from 7 till 9am.
In December 2007, Tejay left the lineup to rejoin a station cross town. Justin shifted to morning drive while Amy Love was added for afternoon drive.
In October 2008, the schedule adjusted again, as Thunder Reynolds joined the staff from crosstown station WAAL for afternoons from 1-4pm. Also added was Josh Evans, who will work nights from 9pm till midnight.
Q106.7’s format is a blend of up-tempo rock hits of the 1980s, 1990s and today, using the positioning “The 80's And More”.
Q106.7 is part of the Southern Tier Radio Network, which includes Cool 100 (WCDW)
, as well as 95 The Met (WMTT) and Cool 96 (WPHD) in Elmira, New York
, along with the planned WZHD
in Canaseraga
.
, significantly to the east of Binghamton, to allow WFEM to continue operating. (other reasons being that it is slightly easier to get a license in an outlying suburb than it is in a heavily media-saturated city, and the area east of Binghamton has comparatively little radio coverage). The station moved to its current location over the course of the year 2010.
1980s in music
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radio station licensed to Port Dickinson, New York
Port Dickinson, New York
Port Dickinson is a village in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 1,697 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Binghamton Metropolitan Statistical Area....
and serves the Greater Binghamton
Greater Binghamton
The Binghamton Metropolitan Statistical Area, also called Greater Binghamton, is a region of southern upstate New York in the Northeastern United States, anchored by the city of Binghamton...
Market. The station is owned by Equinox Broadcasting and broadcasts on 106.7 MHz from the Ingraham Hill tower farm, south of Binghamton, NY. It also has translators @ 107.1 in Binghamton, NY (relays HD3) & 104.5 in Chenango Bridge, NY (relays HD4).
History
WRRQ signed on in October 2006 as Q107. Owned by Equinox Broadcasting, it paired up with its oldies station Cool 100 from studios on Upper Court Street in the city of Binghamton. The station ran without any regular on-air staff for several months.Q107 began broadcasting the local AHL hockey team, the Binghamton Senators, for the 06-07 season as soon as it went on. Justin (Case) MacGregor became the station's first on-air personality, hosting a live pregame show called "Hockey Night In Binghamton" prior to every Saturday night home game. For the 2007-08 season, Q107 will not air the Senators.
In February 2007, Tejay Schwartz, a veteran of the Binghamton radio market, became the first morning show jock on Q107. He was joined a month later by radio veterans Steve Shimer (Shimes) on middays and Justin (Case) MacGregor on afternoon drive.
In September 2007, Q107 added a contemporary Christian rock show on Sunday mornings from 7 till 9am.
In December 2007, Tejay left the lineup to rejoin a station cross town. Justin shifted to morning drive while Amy Love was added for afternoon drive.
In October 2008, the schedule adjusted again, as Thunder Reynolds joined the staff from crosstown station WAAL for afternoons from 1-4pm. Also added was Josh Evans, who will work nights from 9pm till midnight.
Q106.7’s format is a blend of up-tempo rock hits of the 1980s, 1990s and today, using the positioning “The 80's And More”.
Q106.7 is part of the Southern Tier Radio Network, which includes Cool 100 (WCDW)
WCDW
WCDW is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA, the station serves the Binghamton area. The station is currently owned by Equinox Broadcasting Corporation.-History:...
, as well as 95 The Met (WMTT) and Cool 96 (WPHD) in Elmira, New York
Elmira, New York
Elmira is a city in Chemung County, New York, USA. It is the principal city of the 'Elmira, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area' which encompasses Chemung County, New York. The population was 29,200 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Chemung County.The City of Elmira is located in...
, along with the planned WZHD
WZHD
WZHD is a radio station licensed to Canaseraga, New York, USA, and serving the Hornell/Dansville area. The station is currently owned by Equinox Broadcasting Corp....
in Canaseraga
Canaseraga, New York
Canaseraga is a village in Allegany County, New York, United States. The population was 594 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from a creek that flows past the village, which is reportedly a native term for "lying among milkweeds."...
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Weekdays
- Justin Case 5am till 11am
- Thunder Reynolds 11pm till 4pm
- Amy Love 4pm till 9pm
- Josh Evans 9pm till midnight
Shows
- Wakin' Up with Justin - weekdays 5am-11am
- The Snack Shack with Thunder Reynolds - weekdays 12pm-1pm
- The Drive Home with Amy - weekdays 4:50pm–5:50pm
Former stations on this frequency
There was another station that was, up until recently, a low-powered FM station on WRRQ's frequency of 106.7 in the Binghamton area. Owego-based WFEM-LPFM lost its license in 2007 and ceased operations. Because of this, WRRQ signed on from a location in Windsor, New YorkWindsor, New York
Windsor, New York may refer to:* Windsor , New York in Broome County* Windsor , New York, which lies within the Town of WindsorThere is also a town of New Windsor in Orange County, New York....
, significantly to the east of Binghamton, to allow WFEM to continue operating. (other reasons being that it is slightly easier to get a license in an outlying suburb than it is in a heavily media-saturated city, and the area east of Binghamton has comparatively little radio coverage). The station moved to its current location over the course of the year 2010.