WAXQ

WAXQ
Broadcast areaNew York metropolitan area
Frequency104.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingQ104.3
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatClassic rock
SubchannelsHD2: TikTok radio
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
December 1, 1956 (1956-12-01)
Former call signs
  • WFMX (1956–1957)
  • WNCN (1957–1974)
  • WQIV (1974–1975)
  • WNCN (1975–1993)
Call sign meaning
Wax is slang for a vinyl record, owing to a prior AOR format
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID23004
ClassB
ERP
  • 6,000 watts (analog)
  • 239 watts (digital)
HAAT415 meters (1,362 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°44′54″N 73°59′08″W / 40.748417°N 73.985694°W / 40.748417; -73.985694
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websiteq1043.iheart.com

WAXQ (104.3 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to New York, New York. It airs a classic rock radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. WAXQ's studios are at 125 West 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan. DJs heard on WAXQ include radio veterans Carol Miller and Jim Kerr. The station's transmitter is located at the Empire State Building.