WQHZ
MHz | |
| Branding | Z102.3 |
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| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Affiliations | Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WRIE, WXTA, WXKC | |
| History | |
First air date | 1971 (as WMDI-FM) |
Former call signs |
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| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 65748 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1,700 watts |
| HAAT | 187 meters (614 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | z1023online.com |
WQHZ (102.3
Notable weekday programming includes "The Bob and Tom Show" in mornings, Mike Sheffield in middays, and "Steve Gorman Rocks" at night.
History of the 102.3 frequency
Several stations and formats have called 102.3 FM home in Erie over the years. In the 1970s, progressive rock ruled the airwaves and 102.3 was known as WMDI-FM until 1980. Former WJET DJ Ron Seggi (Ronnie Gee) bought the station and HitRadio Red Hot FM 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
On April 1, 1999, the station became 102.3 The Point, playing alternative rock.[1] In 2001, Regent Communications bought the station. On October 23, at 1:02 p.m., WQHZ ("Z102") was born playing "Erie'z Clazzic Hitz." The first song played under the new format was "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones. In 2002, WQHZ shifted to classic rock and rebranded as "Z102.3." WQHZ's main competitor is WRKT.
References
- ^ "Street Talk" (PDF). p. 28. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
External links
- Official Website
- WQHZ in the FCC FM station database
- WQHZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database