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KZZP (104.7 ZZP) – Phoenix – 1999 – Karen Rite, Marino, Chris Cruze, Ron and Don
PlayStop During the 80’s, KZZP 104.7 FM in Phoenix was one of the most successful Mainstream CHR stations in the country. According to the station’s Wikipedia page, it “produced a long list of future...
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KKFR (Power 92) – Phoenix – 12/22 & 12/23/95 – (“FIRST 10 YEARS OF POWER 92”)...
PlayStop During the mid-1990′s, under the direction of Program Director Don Parker, KKFR (Power 92) in Phoenix was at its peak, registering an all-time high 7.1 share (12+) in the Winter 1996 Arbitron...
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WFMF (102.5) – Baton Rouge, LA – 12/26/89 – Hollywood
“102.5 WFMF” is one of the more heritage CHR/Top 40 stations in the United States – although, according to Wikipedia, it has strayed away from its format and especially its name multiple times over...
View ArticleWIOQ (Q102) – Philadelphia – Jan. 1998 – Terry Young
This is a sample of legendary Philadelphia jock Terry Young during his days at Rhythmic CHR WIOQ (Q102) in the late 90’s. Young is most famous in the market for his time at Hot Hits! 98 WCAU-FM in the...
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WGL-FM (Z-102.3) – Ft. Wayne, IN – 1/20/99
PlayStop According to the Indiana Radio Archive and Wikipedia (pages linked below)… Z-102.3 debuted in January 1999, making this a very early aircheck in that station’s history. The call letters...
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WVRT (Variety 97.7) – Williamsport, PA – 1/20/99 – Joe Mama
“Variety 97.7, WVRT” was (and may still be) one of the best small-market CHRs I’ve ever heard. The post WVRT (Variety 97.7) – Williamsport, PA – 1/20/99 – Joe Mama appeared first on FM Airchecks.
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KCAQ (Q-104.7) – Oxnard/Ventura, CA – 1/25/97 – Kat Torres
This is a sample of Ventura County’s longtime Rhythmic CHR (now found on 95.9 FM), voiced by the late Brian James. At this time, Q104.7 still offered a relatively balanced Rhythmic CHR format,...
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WZZN (94.7 The Zone) – Chicago – 2002 – Matt Wright
PlayStop 94.7 FM in Chicago has held many formats over the years. In the early 2000’s, it was known as “94.7 The Zone”, which began as a rock-leaning 80’s station but quickly evolved to the...
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WBLI (106.1 ‘BLI) – Long Island, NY – 2/7/98 – Doc Medek
WBLI was an upbeat, fun-sounding CHR outlet, offering Long Island a locally focused alternative to similarly formatted stations from New York City. The post WBLI (106.1 ‘BLI) – Long Island, NY –...
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KHTO (Hot 106.7) – Springfield, MO – 2/15/97
An uptempo, dance-friendly CHR is not necessarily what one would expect to find in a small Midwestern market, but that’s exactly what Hot 106.7 was at this time. The post KHTO (Hot 106.7) –...
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KDNR (Rhythm-Driven 106-3) – Albuquerque, NM – 2/24/97 – Mark Raider
According to Wikipedia — KDNR (whose call letters supposedly stood for “Dance and Romance”) launched sometime in the Spring of 1995, possibly with an all Dance or very Dance-heavy format. As...
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WZBZ (B105.5, The Buzz) – Atlantic City, NJ – 3/5/99
In the Spring of 1998, 107.3 WZZP teased Southern New Jersey with a Rhythmic CHR format. With no promotion or publicity, this brand new signal garnered a 2 share (12+) in its first ratings book....
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WBBM-FM (B96) – Chicago – 3/16/97 – Julian Perez, Tim Schommer, Candi
During the 1990’s, Chicago’s B96 was one of the most unique Rhythmic CHRs in the U.S. This is a montage of the broad-based, personality-heavy “Street Flava” program. The post WBBM-FM (B96) – Chicago...
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KHTS (Channel 933) – San Diego – March ’97 – Boomer
In September 1996, Channel 933 debuted with a gold-friendly Dance CHR format, as demonstrated in this aircheck from October of that year and this one from November. However, within a few months, the...
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WWSY 95.9 (Y96 Energy FM) – Terre Haute, IN – 3/18/02 – Bill Cain
PlayStop Y96 Energy FM offered an unfocused Rhythmic-leaning Adult Contemporary playlist, mixed with an Adult Contemporary presentation. The station apparently tried to capture the audience targeted...
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WAQQ (95.1 The Edge) – Charlotte, NC – April 1994
WAQQ is among the more interesting radio stations to be featured on FMairchecks.com. The “Edge” name instantly brings to mind “Alternative”. But while the station certainly played a lot of Modern Rock...
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KKFR (Power 92) – Phoenix – April 1995 – Brian Simpson
This aircheck is a flashback to KKFR’s days as a 100,000 watt powerhouse originating from South Mountain in Phoenix. Following an ill-fated attempt at a Modern Rock oriented Mainstream CHR format...
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KDON 102.5 – Salinas/Monterey, CA – 4/24/98 – Maverick
This is a sample of Monterey’s longtime Rhythmic CHR, voiced by the late Brian James, during the late 1990’s. At the time, the station offered a relatively broad music mix – although perhaps too...
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KKFR (Power 92) – Phoenix – 5/5/95 – Carey Edwards
Recorded on Cinco de Mayo 1995 – this is a sample of the only CHR serving the Valley of the Sun in the early to mid-90’s. In late 1993, despite enjoying great success as a Rhythmic CHR, Power 92...
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WZZP (Fun 107) – Atlantic City, NJ – 5/15/98
The last Class B signal to debut in the Atlantic City market began testing in late February 1998. 107.3 WZZP was owned at the time by Spring Communications with a tower at the top of the Trump Taj...
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