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WSRQ-FM

Coordinates: 27°22′01″N 81°47′53″W / 27.367°N 81.798°W / 27.367; -81.798
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WSRQ-FM
Simulcasts WSRQ Sarasota
Broadcast areaHardee County
Frequency106.9 MHz
BrandingSRQ FM
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Ownership
OwnerLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Inc.
WSRQ, WVIJ
History
First air date
November 1992; 32 years ago (November 1992) (as WZZS)
Former call signs
WZZS (1992–2019)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID64699
ClassA
ERP5,000 watts
HAAT109 meters (358 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteWSRQ-FM Online

WSRQ-FM (106.9 MHz) is a radio station licensed to Zolfo Springs, in rural Hardee County, part of Florida's Heartland. It simulcasts a classic hits format with sister station WSRQ 1220 AM, playing the top songs of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Its studio facilities are near downtown Sarasota.

WSRQ-FM is a Class A FM station, with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 5,000 watts. Its coverage area includes Hardee, DeSoto, and Highlands counties, serving the communities of Wauchula, Zolfo Springs, Arcadia, Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid.

History

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The station signed on the air in November 1992; 32 years ago (November 1992). Its original call sign was WZZS.

Starting in July 2005, the station was "106.9 The Bull," featuring a blend of contemporary country hits and all-time favorites. It later became "La Numero 1," airing a Spanish language music format.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Inc., which has a campus in Bradenton near Sarasota, purchased the station and now simulcasts the SRQ oldies format.

Previous WZZS Logo

Canada Calling, hosted by Prior Smith, was aired Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. from 1996.

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27°22′01″N 81°47′53″W / 27.367°N 81.798°W / 27.367; -81.798

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WSRQ-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.