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KBZR (103.9 FM) – Coolidge/Phoenix, AZ – Summer 1996 (S.T.E.V.E. stunt)
For six months in 1996, KBZR (103.9 FM)/Coolidge, AZ offered one of the most creative stunts in radio history. In between an automated Rhythmic Oldies format was a series of clever interstitials...
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WCSO (Q 97.9) – Portland, ME – 12/6/96 – Jeff Parsons
On November 1, 1996, following a five-year absence of the format, Mainstream CHR radio returned to the Portland, Maine market via the launch of Q 97.9, thanks to owners Bob Fuller and J.J. Jeffrey....
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KRQQ (93.7 KRQ) – Tucson, AZ – Roger Scott, Steve Hart, Mike Elliot – 12/21/87
One of the longest-running CHRs in America is Tucson’s KRQQ (93.7 KRQ). Here’s a sample of this heritage station from Christmas Week 1987. The montage was contributed by industry veteran Sean Ross,...
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KKFR (Power 92) – Phoenix – 10/21/01 – Charlie Huero & DJ Shy (Aquanet Set)
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/KKFR-Oct-21-2001.mp3 Since June of 1997, KKFR — both at its former home on 92.3 FM, and at its current home on 98.3 & 96.1 FM — has made hip-hop...
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WJTW (Star 93.5) – Joliet, IL – 8/26/02
Per Wikipedia – this is a sample of 93.5 FM during the final year (or so) of its nearly two decade run as an English-language Adult Contemporary station. This aircheck was recorded during overnight...
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KOY-FM (Y95) – June 18, 1993 – Phoenix – Steve Douglas, Elvis Medina, Bo...
In 1993, the NBA’s Phoenix Suns had a magical season that captivated their hometown fans, featuring run to the Finals round against the defending champion Chicago Bulls. In this aircheck, CHR Y95...
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WIXX (101.1) – Green Bay, WI – 1/5/99 – Dan The Man
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WIXX-Jan-5-1999-edited.mp3 Recorded at one of the peak eras for pure pop music, this is a sample of Green Bay’s longtime Mainstream CHR outlet. Per...
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DYUR (UR105) – Cebu City, Philippines – 4/20/98 – Mac Haley
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/UR105-Apr-20-1998.mp3 Per Wikipedia, DYUR was branded as “UR105 Ultimate Radio” from 1993 to 2010. This aircheck, recorded about 5 years into that...
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Scott Shannon’s Rockin’ America Top 30 Countdown (Year-End 1989)
Recorded from Chicago’s WBBM-FM (B96), this is a very brief snippet of Scott Shannon’s Rockin’ America Countdown, highlighting the Top 4 songs of 1989. Included is a portion of a B96 jingle. Per...
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WZEE (Z104) – Madison, WI – 12/31/98 – Tommy BoDean
From New Year’s Eve 1998, this is a montage of Madison’s long-running hit music station. This station was (and presumably still is) the textbook definition of pure Midwestern Mainstream CHR. Many...
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WMEE (Mix 97.3) – Fort Wayne, IN – 2/23/96 – Charly Butcher
Recorded on a foggy morning in late February 1996, this is a sample of the morning show (hosted by the late Charly Butcher) on Fort Wayne’s longtime Hot AC outlet. NOTE: The logo shown was taken from...
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WTWR (Tower 98) – Monroe, MI – 12/23/95 – Jim Shafer
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WTWR-Dec-23-1995.mp3 Per Wikipedia, Tower 98 (eventually known as Tower 98.3 – the logo shown is taken from the latter era) had a life spanning...
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WIOQ (Q102) – Philadelphia – 3/17/96 – Bob Burke
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WIOQ-MAR-17-1996.mp3 From St. Patrick’s Day 1996, this is a sample of WIOQ during its Dance-leaning CHR days. The station was a favorite among U.S....
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WRZE (96.3 The Rose) – Cape Cod, MA – 4/14/96 – OD
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WRZE-Apr-14-1996.mp3 96.3 the Rose was a fun, upbeat station offering a well-rounded playlist and excellent imaging. Per Wikipedia, it debuted with a...
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WKRZ (98.5 KRZ) – Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, PA – 10/23/20 – Jumpin’ Jeff Walker...
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WKRZ-Oct-23-2020-edited.mp3 On October 23, 1980, WKRZ debuted in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA with Jumpin’ Jeff Walker as one of its personalities. Four...
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WDJB 106.3 (The Killer Bee, B-106) – Fort Wayne, IN – 2/23/96 – Scotty-T and...
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/WDJB-Feb-23-1996.mp3 Per Wikipedia and YouTube, B-106 launched in September 1990 and enjoyed a 6.5+ year run as a largely successful CHR/Top 40...
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KYOT (95.5) – Phoenix – Sep ’93 (stunting: Amer. Radio Museum)
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/KYOT-KKFR-Sep-1993.mp3 At Noon on September 2, 1993, following a sale from Edens Broadcasting to Sundance Broadcasting, CHR “Y95” ceased to exist on...
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WZJM (Jammin’ 92) – Cleveland – Summer 1995
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/WZJM-Summer-1995-Tape-1.mp3 WZJM offered a pure Mainstream CHR format through most of 1995, as demonstrated on this montage. Towards the end of the...
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WQGN (Q105) – New London, CT – 2/17/96 – Alf
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/WQGN-Feb-17-1996.mp3 From the early days of the mid-90’s Mainstream CHR revival in the United States, this is a composite of a station that executed...
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WFLY 92.3 (Fly 92) – Albany, NY – 3/31/96
https://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/WFLY-Mar-31-1996.mp3 Many thanks to Scott Fybush of Fybush.com for contributing this aircheck! According to Wikipedia, the WFLY call letters have...
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