WIOQ

WIOQ
Broadcast areaGreater Philadelphia
Frequency102.1 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingQ102
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatContemporary hit radio
Subchannels
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WDAS, WDAS-FM, WRFF, WUMR, WUSL
History
First air date
November 10, 1941 (1941-11-10)
Former call signs
  • W53PH (1941–1943)
  • WFIL-FM (1943–1971)
Former frequencies
  • 45.3 MHz (1941–1948)
  • 99.9 MHz (1945–1948)
Call sign meaning
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID20348
ClassB
ERP27,000 watts
HAAT204 meters (669 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°02′37.4″N 75°14′30.6″W / 40.043722°N 75.241833°W / 40.043722; -75.241833
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Website

WIOQ (102.1 FM) is a commercial radio station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The station broadcasts a contemporary hit radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia. The studios and offices are on Presidential Boulevard in Bala Cynwyd. The station carries a mixture of local programming and nationally syndicated shows, including Elvis Duran and the Morning Show.

WIOQ has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 27,000 watts. The transmitter site is located off Wigard Avenue in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. WIOQ broadcasts using the HD Radio hybrid format, with the HD2 digital subchannel airing Russian language "DaNu Radio" and the HD3 subchannel carrying iHeart's LGBTQ national format "Pride Radio" with some local programming as well.