WRTS
Encyclopedia
WRTS is a Top 40 (CHR)
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 of the Canadian province of Ontario. During good DXing
times, it can be heard all the way to the Greater Toronto Area
, where it gets interfered with CIDC-FM
, which broadcasts on the 103.5 dial and serves the Greater Toronto Area
. WRTS's signal can also be heard as far away as Northern Ontario
during DXing events.
WRTS is one of the most popular station in the Erie area. Some of the syndicated shows that WRTS airs are the AT40 and Open House Party
. Its morning show, Warvel and Curry, is the most listened to morning show in Erie, as the station states. Popular artists on WRTS includes, Leona Lewis
, Rihanna
, Lil Wayne
, and more.
WRTS has also been one of the nominated Top 40/CHR stations at the Radio and Records conventions in both 2006 and 2007 for Top 40/CHR Station Of The Year: Markets 101+.
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
formatted 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...
. 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
Ashtabula County, Ohio
Ashtabula County is the northeasternmost county in the state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 101,497, its county seat is Jefferson. The county is named for a Native American word meaning "river of many fish"....
to Dunkirk, New York
Dunkirk (town), New York
Dunkirk is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, USA. The population was 1,387 at the 2000 census.The Town of Dunkirk surrounds the City of Dunkirk, which is a separate entity, not a part of the town.- History :...
, and is also heard across Lake Erie in parts of the Canadian province of Ontario. During good DXing
DXing
DXing is the hobby of tuning in and identifying distant radio or television signals, or making two way radio contact with distant stations in amateur radio, citizens' band radio or other two way radio communications. Many DXers also attempt to receive written verifications of reception from the...
times, it can be heard all the way to the Greater Toronto Area
Greater Toronto Area
The Greater Toronto Area is the largest metropolitan area in Canada, with a 2006 census population of 5.5 million. The Greater Toronto Area is usually defined as the central city of Toronto, along with four regional municipalities surrounding it: Durham, Halton, Peel, and York...
, where it gets interfered with CIDC-FM
CIDC-FM
CIDC-FM is a Rhythmic-Leaning CHR radio station that serves Central Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. Although the station is licensed to Orangeville, and still has a transmitter there, its studios are located in Toronto. The station is owned by Evanov Communications...
, which broadcasts on the 103.5 dial and serves the Greater Toronto Area
Greater Toronto Area
The Greater Toronto Area is the largest metropolitan area in Canada, with a 2006 census population of 5.5 million. The Greater Toronto Area is usually defined as the central city of Toronto, along with four regional municipalities surrounding it: Durham, Halton, Peel, and York...
. WRTS's signal can also be heard as far away as Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario is a region of the Canadian province of Ontario which lies north of Lake Huron , the French River and Lake Nipissing. The region has a land area of 802,000 km2 and constitutes 87% of the land area of Ontario, although it contains only about 6% of the population...
during DXing events.
WRTS is one of the most popular station in the Erie area. Some of the syndicated shows that WRTS airs are the AT40 and Open House Party
Open House Party
Open House Party is an American radio show hosted on Saturday nights by John Garabedian that promotes itself as "the biggest party on the planet". It focuses on playing contemporary hit radio music, also known as Top 40. The show differentiates itself from most Top 40 stations because it plays a...
. Its morning show, Warvel and Curry, is the most listened to morning show in Erie, as the station states. Popular artists on WRTS includes, Leona Lewis
Leona Lewis
Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer and songwriter. Lewis first came to prominence in 2006 when she won the third series of the British television series The X Factor....
, Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
, Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
, and more.
WRTS has also been one of the nominated Top 40/CHR stations at the Radio and Records conventions in both 2006 and 2007 for Top 40/CHR Station Of The Year: Markets 101+.