WQNS

WQNS (105.1 FM, "Rock 105.1") is a Mainstream rock radio station in Asheville, North Carolina.

WQNS
CityWoodfin, North Carolina
Broadcast areaWestern North Carolina
BrandingRock 105.1
SloganAsheville's Rock Station
Frequency105.1 MHz (HD Radio)
First air date1979 (at 104.9)
FormatMainstream rock
HD2: Classic Hits
ERP4,900 watts
HAAT62 meters (203 ft)
ClassA
Facility ID41008
Call sign meaningWaynesville's Quiet New Sound
Former frequencies104.9 MHz (1979-2014)
OwneriHeartMedia
(Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc.)
Sister stationsWKSF, WQNQ, WWNC, WPEK, WMXF
WebcastListen Live
Websitehttps://1051rocks.iheart.com/

History

WQNS signed on in 1979 at 104.9 FM as WQNS-FM (WQNS stood for...Waynesville's Quiet New Sound) and played "Easy Listening Music". When the station sold, it turned country and was branded Q-105 "Always Your Country".

In 1990, WQNS/WHCC owner KAT Communications of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina filed for Chapter 11, but the stations were doing well and no changes were planned.[1]

On October 28, 1997, the format changed to Classic rock and country music moved to WHCC (now WMXF). On September 20, 1999, WQNS was paired with WQNQ (formerly hot adult contemporary WMXF), and the two stations became "Rock 104".[2] Clear Channel bought the three stations in 2001.[3] In 2005, the simulcast was broken off after WQNQ's signal was upgraded and changed to Hot Adult Contemporary, but 104.9's Classic Rock format remained.[4]

On January 10, 2014, WQNS completed its move to Woodfin, North Carolina by moving its tower into Asheville, North Carolina and moving from 104.9 FM to 105.1 FM and rebranded as "Rock 105.1".[5] The Federal Communications Commission issued the license for the move to Woodfin and 105.1 FM on June 25, 2014.

(WQNS's logo under previous 104.9 FM frequency)

References
  1. "FM Station's Parent Firm Files for Chapter 11 Action," Greensboro News & Record, December 19, 1990.
  2. Tony Kiss, "Local Radio Station Gets New Format, Programming," Asheville Citizen-Times, September 19, 1999.
  3. Mark Barrett, "Company Bets on Future of Radio," Asheville Citizen-Times, January 10, 2001.
  4. Tony Kiss, "Clear Channel Asheville Debuts New Radio Station," Asheville Citizen-Times, March 18, 2005.
  5. http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/87341/wqns-moves-to-105-1/


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