WRVQ is a longtime Top 40 radio station in Richmond, Virginia owned and operated by Clear Channel Communications. It is the second-oldest station in Richmond, signing on in August 1948. WRVQ's broadcast tower is next to WRVA's, adjacent to the James River in Eastern Henrico County, about 10 miles east of Richmond. Along with WTVR-FM, WRVQ has a grandfathered signal, being allowed to transmit 200 kW compared to other stations in Richmond which can only transmit up to 50 kW.
| WRVQ logo | |
| Broadcast area | Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 94.5 MHz |
| Branding | Q94 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Top 40 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Clear Channel Communications |
| History | |
First air date | August 4, 1948 |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 200.000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | www.q94radio.com |
History
WRVQ has been some variant of Top 40 since July, 1972. Before this, it simulcasted its sister station, the legendary 1140 WRVA. At the time, WRVA played mostly adult contemporary music. In the late 1960's, 94.5 would stop simulcasting WRVA-AM at about 6pm and play country music until it signed off at midnight.
WRVQ was the first FM radio station in Richmond to broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week beginning in the mid 1970's.
Current on-air personalities
Current DJs include:
- Melissa Chase (Weekdays 5:30am - 10:00am)
- JR (Weekdays 12:00pm - 3:00pm)
- Jason Paige (Weekdays 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Boomer (Weekdays 3:00pm - 7:00pm)
- Jay-Dub (Weeknights 7:00pm - 12:00am)
- Kirby Carmichael (Weeknights 12:00am - 5:30am)
Notable previous on-air personalities
- Billy Surf, Betty Bodine, Skip the Prize Guy (the morning show until April, 2004)
- Jeff Wicker (morning show host)
- Wayne Coy (Q Morning Zoo co-host, April 2004 - February 2006)
Syndicated broadcasts
WRVQ broadcasts the following nationally-syndicated shows:
- American Top 40 hosted by Ryan Seacrest (Sundays 8AM - 12PM)
- Backtraxx USA 90's hosted by Kid Kelley (Sundays 6AM - 8AM)
Management
- Regional Vice President – Ruth Stoutermire
- Program Director – Boomer
- Director of Sales - Carrie Todd
- Sales Manager - Tracy Driskill
Annual events
The station holds an annual Christmas concert featuring Top 40 acts, with proceeds benefiting the Make-a-Wish Foundation. In 2006, they included Jason Mraz, Natasha Bedingfield, Collective Soul, and Bowling for Soup.