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WARH broadcasts on the frequency 106.5 MHz and is known as "106-5 The Arch."
Answer: True
The station WARH operates on 106.5 MHz and is branded as "106-5 The Arch."
WARH is licensed to St. Louis, Missouri, and primarily serves the Illinois side of the Greater St. Louis area.
Answer: False
WARH is licensed to Granite City, Illinois, not St. Louis, Missouri, and serves the broader Greater St. Louis area, not just the Illinois side.
Hubbard Broadcasting is the current owner of WARH, with the FCC license held by St. Louis FCC License Sub, LLC.
Answer: True
Hubbard Broadcasting owns WARH, and the FCC license is held by St. Louis FCC License Sub, LLC, as stated in the source.
WARH's main studios and offices are located in Downtown St. Louis for official purposes.
Answer: False
WARH's main studios and offices are located in Creve Coeur, Missouri, although a St. Louis address is used for official purposes.
The transmitter for WARH is located near Resurrection Cemetery off Mackenzie Road in St. Louis.
Answer: True
The transmitter for WARH is indeed located near Resurrection Cemetery off Mackenzie Road in St. Louis.
WARH's Facility ID as registered with the FCC is 74577.
Answer: True
WARH's Facility ID, as registered with the FCC, is 74577.
WARH is classified as a Class A broadcast station.
Answer: False
WARH is classified as a Class C1 broadcast station, not Class A.
WARH operates with an Effective Radiated Power (ERP) of 50,000 watts.
Answer: False
WARH operates with an Effective Radiated Power (ERP) of 90,000 watts, not 50,000 watts.
WARH's Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) is 309 meters (1014 ft).
Answer: True
WARH's Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) is indeed 309 meters (1014 ft).
The transmitter coordinates for WARH are 38°57′34″N 90°32′51″W.
Answer: False
The transmitter coordinates for WARH are 38°34′24″N 90°19′30″W, not 38°57′34″N 90°32′51″W.
KPNT, KSHE, WIL-FM, and WXOS are considered sister stations to WARH under Hubbard Broadcasting.
Answer: True
KPNT, KSHE, WIL-FM, and WXOS are indeed listed as sister stations to WARH under Hubbard Broadcasting.
The infobox for WARH includes an image titled 'WARHFM.jpg.'
Answer: True
The infobox for WARH does include an image titled 'WARHFM.jpg.'
What is the primary broadcast frequency and branding of WARH?
Answer: 106.5 MHz, "106-5 The Arch"
WARH operates on 106.5 MHz and is branded as "106-5 The Arch."
To which city is WARH officially licensed?
Answer: Granite City, Illinois
WARH is officially licensed to Granite City, Illinois.
Who is the current owner of WARH?
Answer: Hubbard Broadcasting
Hubbard Broadcasting is the current owner of WARH.
Where are WARH's main studios and offices located?
Answer: Creve Coeur, Missouri
WARH's main studios and offices are located in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
Where is WARH's transmitter located?
Answer: Near Resurrection Cemetery off Mackenzie Road in St. Louis
WARH's transmitter is located near Resurrection Cemetery off Mackenzie Road in St. Louis.
What is WARH's Facility ID as registered with the FCC?
Answer: 74577
WARH's Facility ID, as registered with the FCC, is 74577.
What is the broadcast class of WARH?
Answer: Class C1
WARH is classified as a Class C1 broadcast station.
What is WARH's Effective Radiated Power (ERP)?
Answer: 90,000 watts
WARH operates with an Effective Radiated Power (ERP) of 90,000 watts.
What is WARH's Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT)?
Answer: 1014 ft (309 meters)
WARH's Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) is 309 meters (1014 ft).
Which of the following is NOT listed as a sister station to WARH under Hubbard Broadcasting?
Answer: KGLD
KGLD is not listed as a sister station to WARH under Hubbard Broadcasting; the listed sister stations are KPNT, KSHE, WIL-FM, and WXOS.
WARH first began broadcasting on November 24, 1965.
Answer: True
The station, which later became WARH, commenced broadcasting on November 24, 1965.
When the station first signed on in 1965, its call sign was WGNU-FM, and it broadcast a jazz music format.
Answer: False
When the station first signed on in 1965, its call sign was WGNU-FM, and it broadcast a country music format, not jazz.
Chuck Norman was the initial owner of WGNU-FM when it first began broadcasting.
Answer: True
Chuck Norman was the initial owner of WGNU-FM when it commenced broadcasting.
In 1977, Chuck Norman sold the FM station to Doubleday Broadcasting Co., which then reduced the station's signal coverage.
Answer: False
In 1977, Chuck Norman sold the FM station to Doubleday Broadcasting Co., which subsequently boosted, rather than reduced, the station's signal to cover most of the St. Louis radio market.
After the sale to Doubleday Broadcasting in 1977, the station's call sign changed to WWWK, then KWK-FM, adopting an album oriented rock (AOR) format.
Answer: True
Following the 1977 sale to Doubleday Broadcasting, the station's call sign changed to WWWK, then KWK-FM, and it adopted an Album Oriented Rock (AOR) format.
Doubleday sold the stations to Chase Broadcasting in 1984.
Answer: False
Doubleday sold the stations to Robinson Broadcasting in 1984, not Chase Broadcasting.
The simulcast between AM 1380 and FM 106.5 ended in 1986, with FM 106.5 transitioning to a Top 40/CHR format.
Answer: True
The simulcast between AM 1380 and FM 106.5 concluded in 1986, at which point FM 106.5 transitioned to a Top 40/CHR format.
In February 1988, KWK-FM changed its call letters to WKBQ-FM and rebranded as "Q106.5."
Answer: True
In February 1988, KWK-FM indeed changed its call letters to WKBQ-FM and was rebranded as "Q106.5."
WGNU-FM, when it first signed on, simulcasted with WGNU (920 AM).
Answer: True
WGNU-FM, upon its initial broadcast, did simulcast with WGNU (920 AM).
During its AOR format, KWK-FM simulcasted with KWK (1380 AM).
Answer: True
During its Album Oriented Rock (AOR) format, KWK-FM simulcasted with KWK (1380 AM).
The history section for the AOR format period includes an image titled 'KWK_StereoWK.jpg,' which is a logo from the 1990s.
Answer: False
The image 'KWK_StereoWK.jpg' is a logo from approximately 1980, not the 1990s.
When did WARH first begin broadcasting?
Answer: November 24, 1965
The station, which later became WARH, first began broadcasting on November 24, 1965.
What was WARH's initial call sign and format when it first signed on in 1965?
Answer: WGNU-FM, Country music
When the station first signed on in 1965, its call sign was WGNU-FM, and it broadcast a country music format.
Who was the initial owner of WGNU-FM?
Answer: Chuck Norman
Chuck Norman was the initial owner of WGNU-FM.
What significant change occurred in 1977 regarding WGNU-FM's signal coverage after its sale to Doubleday Broadcasting?
Answer: The signal was boosted to cover most of the St. Louis radio market.
After its sale to Doubleday Broadcasting in 1977, WGNU-FM's signal was boosted to cover most of the St. Louis radio market.
What format did the station adopt after its sale to Doubleday Broadcasting in 1977 and subsequent call sign changes to WWWK and KWK-FM?
Answer: Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
After its sale to Doubleday Broadcasting in 1977 and call sign changes, the station adopted an Album Oriented Rock (AOR) format.
When did Doubleday sell the stations to Robinson Broadcasting?
Answer: 1984
Doubleday sold the stations to Robinson Broadcasting in 1984.
How did the simulcast between the AM and FM stations end in 1986?
Answer: AM 1380 became KGLD (oldies), and FM 106.5 became Top 40/CHR.
In 1986, the simulcast ended with AM 1380 becoming KGLD (oldies) and FM 106.5 (KWK-FM) transitioning to a Top 40/CHR format.
What call sign change and rebranding occurred for the FM station in February 1988?
Answer: KWK-FM changed to WKBQ-FM and rebranded as "Q106.5."
In February 1988, KWK-FM changed its call letters to WKBQ-FM and was rebranded as "Q106.5."
What was the call sign of the AM station that WGNU-FM simulcasted with when it first signed on?
Answer: WGNU (920 AM)
WGNU-FM simulcasted with WGNU (920 AM) when it first signed on.
What was the call sign of the AM station that KWK-FM simulcasted with during its AOR format?
Answer: KWK (1380 AM)
During its AOR format, KWK-FM simulcasted with KWK (1380 AM).
What image is referenced in the history section for the AOR format period?
Answer: KWK_StereoWK.jpg
The image referenced in the history section for the AOR format period is 'KWK_StereoWK.jpg.'
After KHTR dropped its CHR format in November 1988, WKBQ remained the sole Top 40 station in St. Louis for several years.
Answer: False
After KHTR dropped its CHR format in November 1988, WKBQ became the sole Top 40 station in St. Louis only until KHTK launched in August 1989, not for several years.
In mid-1989, WKBQ-FM adopted a mainstream Top 40 direction and maintained it through 1990.
Answer: False
In mid-1989, WKBQ-FM briefly adopted a rock-leaning sound, only reverting to a mainstream Top 40 direction by mid-1990.
The morning team of "Steve & DC" joined WKBQ-FM in September 1991, having previously worked in Atlanta, Georgia.
Answer: False
The morning team of "Steve & DC" joined WKBQ-FM in September 1991, but they had previously worked in Birmingham, Alabama, not Atlanta, Georgia.
The "Steve & DC" morning team and WKBQ-FM faced controversy in 1993 due to the use of a racial epithet on air.
Answer: True
The "Steve & DC" morning team and WKBQ-FM indeed faced controversy in 1993 for using a racial epithet on air.
In late 1993, Zimmer Radio Group purchased WKBQ-FM, and in January 1994, it swapped frequencies with its rock-formatted sister station.
Answer: False
In January 1994, WKBQ-FM swapped frequencies with its country-formatted sister station WKKX, not a rock-formatted one.
After the 1994 frequency swap, 106.5 FM became "New Country Kix 106.5," and the "Steve & DC" morning show achieved its highest ratings on this frequency.
Answer: True
After the 1994 frequency swap, 106.5 FM was indeed rebranded as "New Country Kix 106.5," and the "Steve & DC" morning show achieved its highest ratings in St. Louis on this frequency.
Emmis Broadcasting acquired the station in November 1998.
Answer: False
Emmis Broadcasting acquired the station in November 1996, not 1998.
In 2000, WKKX was swapped to Bonneville International and subsequently adopted a Smooth Jazz format, changing its call letters to WSSM.
Answer: True
In 2000, WKKX was indeed swapped to Bonneville International, adopted a Smooth Jazz format, and changed its call letters to WSSM.
Immediately preceding WSSM, the station was known as WKBQ and broadcast a Top 40 format.
Answer: False
Immediately preceding WSSM, the station was known as WKKX and broadcast a country music format, not WKBQ with a Top 40 format.
In 1993, WKBQ-FM was simulcasted on AM 1380.
Answer: True
In 1993, WKBQ-FM was indeed simulcasted on AM 1380.
AM 1380 ceased simulcasting WKBQ-FM after the 1994 frequency swap.
Answer: False
AM 1380 continued to simulcast WKBQ-FM even after the 1994 frequency swap, it did not cease.
Bonneville International traded Los Angeles country music station KLLI for WKKX in 2000.
Answer: False
Bonneville International traded Los Angeles country music station KZLA (now KLLI) for WKKX in 2000.
What was the impact of KHTR dropping its CHR format in November 1988 on WKBQ?
Answer: WKBQ became the sole Top 40 station in the St. Louis market until August 1989.
After KHTR dropped its CHR format in November 1988, WKBQ became the sole Top 40 station in the St. Louis market until August 1989.
Which morning team joined WKBQ-FM in September 1991?
Answer: Steve & DC
The morning team of "Steve & DC" joined WKBQ-FM in September 1991.
What was one of the controversies faced by the "Steve & DC" morning team and WKBQ-FM in 1993?
Answer: Using a racial epithet on air.
In 1993, the "Steve & DC" morning team and WKBQ-FM faced controversy due to the on-air use of a racial epithet.
What significant event occurred on January 20, 1994, involving WKBQ-FM?
Answer: It swapped frequencies with its country-formatted sister station WKKX.
On January 20, 1994, WKBQ-FM swapped frequencies with its country-formatted sister station WKKX.
What was the new branding for 106.5 FM after the 1994 frequency swap?
Answer: New Country Kix 106.5
After the 1994 frequency swap, 106.5 FM was rebranded as "New Country Kix 106.5."
When did Emmis Broadcasting acquire the station?
Answer: November 1996
Emmis Broadcasting acquired the station in November 1996.
What format did WKKX adopt on October 4, 2000, after being swapped to Bonneville International?
Answer: Smooth Jazz
On October 4, 2000, after being swapped to Bonneville International, WKKX adopted a Smooth Jazz format and changed its call letters to WSSM.
What was the call sign and format of the station immediately preceding WSSM?
Answer: WKKX, Country music
Immediately preceding WSSM, the station was known as WKKX and broadcast a country music format.
What was the name of the Los Angeles country music station that Bonneville International traded for WKKX in 2000?
Answer: KZLA
Bonneville International traded Los Angeles country music station KZLA for WKKX in 2000.
The main radio format for WARH is classic rock, featuring songs primarily from the 1970s and 1980s.
Answer: False
The primary radio format for WARH is adult hits, not classic rock, and it features a mix of popular songs from various decades.
The branding "The Arch" for WARH is a tribute to the iconic Gateway Arch monument in St. Louis.
Answer: True
The branding "The Arch" for WARH specifically pays tribute to the Gateway Arch monument in Downtown St. Louis.
WARH distinguishes itself from syndicated Jack FM stations by exclusively playing music without any live DJ interaction.
Answer: False
WARH distinguishes itself from syndicated Jack FM stations by employing a live and local DJ staff around the clock, unlike the largely automated Jack FM stations.
Howard Cogan, the voice imaging for WARH, has no prior association with other major radio networks.
Answer: False
Howard Cogan, the voice imaging artist for WARH, was previously the voice for the network-syndicated version of Jack FM.
WARH-HD2 currently simulcasts co-owned KTMY from Minneapolis, known as "My Talk Radio."
Answer: True
WARH-HD2 currently simulcasts co-owned KTMY from Minneapolis, which is branded as "My Talk Radio."
The "My 80s Mix" format launched on WARH-HD3 in May 2021, having been moved from KSHE's HD3 sub-channel.
Answer: True
The "My 80s Mix" format launched on WARH-HD3 in May 2021, after being transferred from KSHE's HD3 sub-channel.
The station adopted its current adult hits format, "106-5 The Arch," on April 10, 2005, playing "Roll With the Changes" by REO Speedwagon as its first song.
Answer: True
The station adopted its current adult hits format, "106-5 The Arch," on April 10, 2005, and the first song played was "Roll With the Changes" by REO Speedwagon.
Marty Linck was the initial Program Director for WARH under the "106-5 The Arch" branding.
Answer: False
Jules Riley was the initial Program Director for WARH under the "106-5 The Arch" branding; Marty Linck assumed the role in 2019.
The primary slogan for "106-5 The Arch" is "St. Louis's Best Mix."
Answer: False
The primary slogan for "106-5 The Arch" is "You never know what we're going to play next."
Bonneville International announced the sale of WARH and other stations to Hubbard Broadcasting on January 19, 2011, with the sale finalized in April of the same year.
Answer: True
Bonneville International announced the sale of WARH and other stations to Hubbard Broadcasting on January 19, 2011, and the sale was finalized on April 29, 2011.
WARH broadcasts in the HD Radio format, offering its main programming on HD1 and additional subchannels.
Answer: True
WARH broadcasts in the HD Radio format, providing its main programming on HD1 and additional subchannels (HD2 and HD3) with distinct content.
What is the main radio format that WARH broadcasts?
Answer: Adult hits
The primary radio format for WARH is adult hits.
What does the branding "The Arch" for WARH pay tribute to?
Answer: The Gateway Arch monument in Downtown St. Louis
The branding "The Arch" for WARH pays tribute to the Gateway Arch monument in Downtown St. Louis.
How does WARH's programming approach differ from syndicated Jack FM stations?
Answer: WARH employs a live and local DJ staff, unlike largely automated Jack FM stations.
WARH distinguishes itself from syndicated Jack FM stations by employing a live and local DJ staff around the clock, unlike the largely automated Jack FM stations.
Who provides the voice imaging for WARH?
Answer: Howard Cogan
Howard Cogan provides the voice imaging for WARH.
What content is currently broadcast on WARH's HD2 subchannel?
Answer: A simulcast of co-owned KTMY from Minneapolis, "My Talk Radio"
WARH's HD2 subchannel currently simulcasts co-owned KTMY from Minneapolis, known as "My Talk Radio."
When did the "My 80s Mix" format launch on WARH-HD3?
Answer: May 2021
The "My 80s Mix" format launched on WARH-HD3 in May 2021.
What was the first song played when the station adopted its current adult hits format, "106-5 The Arch," on April 10, 2005?
Answer: Roll With the Changes by REO Speedwagon
The first song played when the station adopted its current adult hits format, "106-5 The Arch," on April 10, 2005, was "Roll With the Changes" by REO Speedwagon.
Who was the initial Program Director for WARH under its "106-5 The Arch" branding?
Answer: Jules Riley
Jules Riley was the initial Program Director for WARH under the "106-5 The Arch" branding.
What is the primary slogan used by "106-5 The Arch"?
Answer: You never know what we're going to play next.
The primary slogan used by "106-5 The Arch" is "You never know what we're going to play next."
When was the sale of WARH and other stations from Bonneville International to Hubbard Broadcasting finalized?
Answer: April 29, 2011
The sale of WARH and other stations from Bonneville International to Hubbard Broadcasting was finalized on April 29, 2011.
What is the current status of WARH's HD Radio broadcast?
Answer: WARH broadcasts in HD Radio, offering its main programming on HD1 and additional subchannels.
WARH broadcasts in the HD Radio format, providing its main programming on HD1 and additional subchannels (HD2 and HD3) with different content.