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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = CFRQ-FM
| name = CFRQ-FM
| logo =
| logo = [[File:Q_104_STD_RGB.png|250px]]
| logo_size = 150px
| logo_size =
| city = [[Halifax, Nova Scotia|Halifax]], [[Nova Scotia]]
| city = [[Halifax, Nova Scotia]]
| area = [[Halifax Regional Municipality]]
| area = [[Halifax Regional Municipality]]
| branding = Q104
| branding = Q104
| airdate = November 28, [[1983 in radio|1983]]
| airdate = November 28, [[1983 in radio|1983]]
| frequency = 104.3 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
| frequency = 104.3 [[Hertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| format = [[Mainstream rock]]
| format = [[Mainstream rock]]
| sister_stations = [[CKUL-FM]]
| sister_stations = [[CKUL-FM]]
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| class = C
| haat = {{convert|185.1|meters}}
| haat = {{convert|185.1|meters}}
| owner = [[Stingray Group]]
| owner = [[Stingray Group]]
| licensee = [[Stingray Radio]], Inc.
| licensee = [[Stingray Radio]], Inc.
| webcast = [https://player.q104.ca/ Listen live]
| webcast = [https://player.q104.ca/ Listen Live]
| website = [http://www.q104.ca q104.ca]
| website = [http://www.q104.ca q104.ca]
| callsign_meaning = '''Sea'''-'''Freak'''
| callsign_meaning = '''C'''(Sea)-'''Freak'''
| affiliations = [[HFX Wanderers FC]]
}}
}}
'''CFRQ-FM''' is a Canadian [[radio station]] broadcasting at 104.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] in [[Halifax, Nova Scotia|Halifax]], [[Nova Scotia]]. It is owned by [[Stingray Radio]] and airs a [[mainstream rock]] [[radio format|format]]. CFRQ uses the on-air brand name ''Q104'' (''The Mighty Q'' or ''The Q'' for short). CFRQ's audience is often referred to as the "Q-Nation". CFRQ's studios are located on Kempt Road in Halifax, while its [[transmitter]] is located on Washmill Lake Drive in [[Clayton Park, Nova Scotia|Clayton Park]].
'''CFRQ-FM''' is a Canadian [[radio station]] broadcasting at 104.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] in [[Halifax, Nova Scotia]]. It is owned by [[Stingray Radio]] and airs a [[mainstream rock]] [[radio format|format]]. CFRQ uses the on-air brand name ''Q104'' (''The Mighty Q'' or ''The Q'' for short). CFRQ's audience is often referred to as the "Q-Nation". CFRQ's studios are located on Kempt Road in Halifax, while its [[transmitter]] is located on Washmill Lake Drive in [[Clayton Park, Nova Scotia|Clayton Park]].


==Programming==
==Programming==
The station's current on-air lineup includes ''BJ and The Q Morning Crew'' featuring BJ Wilson, Bobby Mac and Gillian Foote. Anna Zee, the four-time winner of the National Music Director of The Year (medium market) award, is heard in mid-days. Afternoon [[drive time]] features Tom Bedell (who is also host of ''The Q 104 Early Dismissal'', the ''5 O'Clock Traffic Jam'', and the award-winning local music program ''Route 104'').
The station's current on-air lineup includes ''BJ and The Q Morning Crew'' featuring BJ Wilson, Bobby Mac and Gillian Foote. Anna Zee, the four-time winner of the National Music Director of The Year (medium market) award {{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}, is heard in mid-days. Afternoon [[drive time]] features Tom Bedell (who is also host of ''The Q 104 Early Dismissal'', the ''5 O'Clock Traffic Jam'', and the award-winning local music program ''Route 104'').<ref>https://www.q104.ca/on-air/</ref>


The station's evening program, ''Rock of the Atlantic'', is hosted by Adam Marriott, and networked to its sister stations [[CJMO-FM]] [[Moncton]], [[CHNI-FM]] [[Saint John, New Brunswick|Saint John]], and [[CKEZ-FM]] [[New Glasgow, Nova Scotia|New Glasgow]]. In January 2021, the three stations all adopted similar ''Q'' branding as the "Q Network", and also began to simulcast CFRQ's morning show.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thiessen|first=Connie|date=2021-01-15|title=Stingray Radio launches 'Q Network' across the Maritimes|url=https://broadcastdialogue.com/stingray-radio-launches-q-network-across-the-maritimes/|access-date=2021-09-25|website=Broadcast Dialogue|language=en-US}}</ref>
The station's evening program, ''The Rock of the Atlantic'', is hosted by JC Douglas, and networked to its sister stations [[CJMO-FM]] [[Moncton]], [[CHNI-FM]] [[Saint John, New Brunswick|Saint John]], and [[CKEZ-FM]] [[New Glasgow, Nova Scotia|New Glasgow]]. In January 2021, the three stations all adopted similar ''Q'' branding as the "Q Network", and also began to simulcast CFRQ's morning show.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thiessen|first=Connie|date=2021-01-15|title=Stingray Radio launches 'Q Network' across the Maritimes|url=https://broadcastdialogue.com/stingray-radio-launches-q-network-across-the-maritimes/|access-date=2021-09-25|website=Broadcast Dialogue|language=en-US}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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CFRQ's evening program "The Rock of The Atlantic" (taking its name from the station's original slogan), airing weeknights from 7pm to 12am, was launched in August 2016 and simulcasts on [[CKEZ-FM]] [[New Glasgow, Nova Scotia|New Glasgow]], [[CJMO-FM]] [[Moncton]] and [[CHNI-FM]] [[Saint John, New Brunswick|Saint John]].
CFRQ's evening program "The Rock of The Atlantic" (taking its name from the station's original slogan), airing weeknights from 7pm to 12am, was launched in August 2016 and simulcasts on [[CKEZ-FM]] [[New Glasgow, Nova Scotia|New Glasgow]], [[CJMO-FM]] [[Moncton]] and [[CHNI-FM]] [[Saint John, New Brunswick|Saint John]].


CFRQ Morning Show BJ & The Q Morning Crew airs 5:30am to 10:00am AST and started simulcasting on [[CKEZ-FM]] [[New Glasgow, Nova Scotia|New Glasgow]], [[CJMO-FM]] [[Moncton]] and [[CHNI-FM]] [[Saint John, New Brunswick|Saint John]] January 20, 2021.
CFRQ Morning Show BJ & The Q Morning Crew airs 5:30am to 10:00am AST and started simulcasting on [[CKEZ-FM]] [[New Glasgow, Nova Scotia|New Glasgow]], [[CJMO-FM]] [[Moncton]] and [[CHNI-FM]] [[Saint John, New Brunswick|Saint John]] January 20, 2021.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Thiessen |first1=Connie |title=Stingray Radio launches ‘Q Network’ across the Maritimes |journal=Broadcast Dialogue |date=15 January 2021 |url=https://broadcastdialogue.com/stingray-radio-launches-q-network-across-the-maritimes/ |access-date=7 November 2024}}</ref>


CFRQ was a sponsor of the [[2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships]] in neighboring [[Dartmouth, Nova Scotia|Dartmouth]]. CFRQ has also sponsored the 2011 Canada Winter Games, The 2015 Ford World Men's Curling Championship and other high-profile sporting events and teams including the QMJHL's [[Halifax Mooseheads]] and NBL's [[Halifax Hurricanes]].
CFRQ was a sponsor of the [[2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships]] in neighboring [[Dartmouth, Nova Scotia|Dartmouth]]. CFRQ has also sponsored the 2011 Canada Winter Games, The 2015 Ford World Men's Curling Championship and other high-profile sporting events and teams including the QMJHL's [[Halifax Mooseheads]] and NBL's [[Halifax Hurricanes]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}

In March 2024, CFRQ became the first [[HD Radio]] station broadcasting out of the Canadian Maritimes.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}


==Community & Charity==
==Community & Charity==
CFRQ's charitable fund, the Q104 Children's Trust Fund was established in 1993 and supports local children and their families who are in need of financial aid due to medical circumstances. Annual charitable initiatives include "The Q104 Hunger Strike" (2006-2018) assisting Feed Nova Scotia and the Q104 Thanksgiv'er, which was started in 2019. The Q104 Toy Drive also happens yearly and is in support of the Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank.
CFRQ's charitable fund, the Q104 Children's Trust Fund was established in 1993 and supports local children and their families who are in need of financial aid due to medical circumstances. Annual charitable initiatives include "The Q104 Hunger Strike" (2006–2018) assisting Feed Nova Scotia and the Q104 Thanksgiv'er, which was started in 2019. The Q104 Toy Drive also happens yearly and is in support of the Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank.


==Awards==
==Awards==
* Canadian Music Awards "Station of the Year" Medium Market 2010. {{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}
Canadian Music Awards "Station of the Year" medium market 2010. East Coast Music Award "Station of The Year" 2008 and 2009. 2003 New York Festivals-World Gold Medal Winner "Best Music Special" "Q104 Top Ten Weekend". Medium Market "[http://canadianradioawards.com/onairteamorhostmusic/ Best on Air Team or Host Music Format]" BJ & The Q Morning Show - 2020 Broadcast Dialogue "Canadian Radio Awards".
* East Coast Music Award "Station of The Year" 2008 and 2009. {{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}
* 2003 New York Festivals - World Gold Medal Winner "Best Music Special" "Q104 Top Ten Weekend". {{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}
* "Best On-Air Team or Host - Medium Market," BJ & The Q Morning Crew - 2020 Broadcast Dialogue "Canadian Radio Awards".<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20201215010636/http://canadianradioawards.com/onairteamorhostmusic/</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.q104.ca Q104]
* [http://www.q104.ca Q104]
* [http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listing_and_histories/radio/cfrq-fm History of CFRQ] - [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/nova-scotia/cfrq-fm/ CFRQ-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* {{RecnetCanada|CFRQ-FM}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CFRQ-FM}}


Latest revision as of 21:37, 7 November 2024

CFRQ-FM
Broadcast areaHalifax Regional Municipality
Frequency104.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingQ104
Programming
FormatMainstream rock
AffiliationsHFX Wanderers FC
Ownership
Owner
CKUL-FM
History
First air date
November 28, 1983
Call sign meaning
C(Sea)-Freak
Technical information
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT185.1 meters (607 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websiteq104.ca

CFRQ-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 104.3 FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is owned by Stingray Radio and airs a mainstream rock format. CFRQ uses the on-air brand name Q104 (The Mighty Q or The Q for short). CFRQ's audience is often referred to as the "Q-Nation". CFRQ's studios are located on Kempt Road in Halifax, while its transmitter is located on Washmill Lake Drive in Clayton Park.

Programming

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The station's current on-air lineup includes BJ and The Q Morning Crew featuring BJ Wilson, Bobby Mac and Gillian Foote. Anna Zee, the four-time winner of the National Music Director of The Year (medium market) award [citation needed], is heard in mid-days. Afternoon drive time features Tom Bedell (who is also host of The Q 104 Early Dismissal, the 5 O'Clock Traffic Jam, and the award-winning local music program Route 104).[1]

The station's evening program, The Rock of the Atlantic, is hosted by JC Douglas, and networked to its sister stations CJMO-FM Moncton, CHNI-FM Saint John, and CKEZ-FM New Glasgow. In January 2021, the three stations all adopted similar Q branding as the "Q Network", and also began to simulcast CFRQ's morning show.[2]

History

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CFRQ was launched on November 28, 1983, by President Arnie Patterson of Patterson Broadcasters (also operators of CFDR at the time), Senior Vice-President/National Sales Director Bill Patterson and Vice-President/Chief Engineer Jack Hutchison. The station's original slogan was "The Rock of the Atlantic." The first song played on "Q" was "Rock and Roll" by Led Zeppelin.

Original station logo
Former logo

The station's original line-up consisted of the "Morning Zoo" with Brother Jake Edwards, Hal Harbour (Doug Barron), and "Billy-Bob" (Bill Phillips), mid-days with "The Legend" Bob Powers, afternoon drive with Andy K., six-o'clock rock report with "Rockin'" Ray Plourde, as well as the Midnight Metal Show and weekend afternoons with Jessica Taylor who also created and did the voice of Bambi Fawn from the morning shows sponsored "Between the Sheets". Other original on-air personalities included Jim Armstrong (formerly of CFQM-FM Moncton and later CJMO-FM), Brenda Oland ("Ms. Information"), Doug Caldwell, Andrew Gillis ("Les Ismore"), Sylvie Schmid ("Jane Fondle"), and Andrew Boyle (sports).

CFRQ's evening program "The Rock of The Atlantic" (taking its name from the station's original slogan), airing weeknights from 7pm to 12am, was launched in August 2016 and simulcasts on CKEZ-FM New Glasgow, CJMO-FM Moncton and CHNI-FM Saint John.

CFRQ Morning Show BJ & The Q Morning Crew airs 5:30am to 10:00am AST and started simulcasting on CKEZ-FM New Glasgow, CJMO-FM Moncton and CHNI-FM Saint John January 20, 2021.[3]

CFRQ was a sponsor of the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in neighboring Dartmouth. CFRQ has also sponsored the 2011 Canada Winter Games, The 2015 Ford World Men's Curling Championship and other high-profile sporting events and teams including the QMJHL's Halifax Mooseheads and NBL's Halifax Hurricanes.[citation needed]

In March 2024, CFRQ became the first HD Radio station broadcasting out of the Canadian Maritimes.[citation needed]

Community & Charity

[edit]

CFRQ's charitable fund, the Q104 Children's Trust Fund was established in 1993 and supports local children and their families who are in need of financial aid due to medical circumstances. Annual charitable initiatives include "The Q104 Hunger Strike" (2006–2018) assisting Feed Nova Scotia and the Q104 Thanksgiv'er, which was started in 2019. The Q104 Toy Drive also happens yearly and is in support of the Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank.

Awards

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  • Canadian Music Awards "Station of the Year" Medium Market 2010. [citation needed]
  • East Coast Music Award "Station of The Year" 2008 and 2009. [citation needed]
  • 2003 New York Festivals - World Gold Medal Winner "Best Music Special" "Q104 Top Ten Weekend". [citation needed]
  • "Best On-Air Team or Host - Medium Market," BJ & The Q Morning Crew - 2020 Broadcast Dialogue "Canadian Radio Awards".[4]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ https://www.q104.ca/on-air/
  2. ^ Thiessen, Connie (2021-01-15). "Stingray Radio launches 'Q Network' across the Maritimes". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  3. ^ Thiessen, Connie (15 January 2021). "Stingray Radio launches 'Q Network' across the Maritimes". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  4. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20201215010636/http://canadianradioawards.com/onairteamorhostmusic/
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