WAXQ - HD Operations

HD Operations

Like other Clear Channel stations, Q104.3 has begun multicasting in the late winter of 2006. On WAXQ HD 1, the Classic Rock format can be heard on the original analog station while WAXQ HD 2 plays a blend of Deep Classic Rock Hits including some more hard rock and current releases by Classic Rock artists. HD stations can only be received with an HD Radio. HD Radios receive both the primary analog station, the duplicate HD Feed and the multicasting feeds. Stations can put as many as three sets of HD programming on one dial position plus their original analog broadcast. With the demise of active rock 92.3 K-Rock (WXRK), the HD2 Channel began airing "Rock Nation" to satisfy the fans of K-Rock's active rock. On July 16, 2011, one day after alternative station 101.9 RXP stopped running, the HD2 channel became "The Alternative Project" to somewhat fill the gap of Alternative Music. As of August 2011, the HD2 Channel plays a mix of mostly active rock, mixed with 90's alternative hard rock. Although the station ID at the top of the hour states "The Alternative Project", it is neither airing "Rock Nation" nor "The Alternative Project". 2 weeks later (mid August 2011), "The Alternative Project" feed returns.