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  1. History

     WSTK  WXRD  WXET  WAIT-FM  WZSR 

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  3. External links

{{Infobox radio station
| name = WZSR
| image = WZSR station logo.png
| city = Woodstock, Illinois
| area = Northwest Suburban Chicago
| branding = Star 105.5
| slogan = Your Music Variety
| frequency = 105.5 MHz
| airdate = April 1, 1968 (as WSTK)[1]
| format = Hot AC
| erp = 1,600 watts
| haat = {{convert|173|m|sp=us}}
| class = A
| facility_id = 53505
| coordinates = {{coord|42|15|34.00|N| 88|21|45.00|W|region:US-IL_type:landmark}}
| callsign_meaning = W Z StaR
| former_callsigns = WSTK (1968-1974)[2]
WXRD (1974-1984)[2]
WXET (1984-1988)[3]
WAIT-FM (1988-1991)[3]
| affiliations = Dial Global
| owner = Peter Handy (sale to Alpha Media pending)
| licensee = Matrix Broadcasting, LLC
| sister_stations =
| webcast = Listen Live
| website = star105.com
}}

WZSR (105.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to Woodstock, Illinois, United States, it serves the Chicago's Northwest suburbs. The station is currently owned by Peter Handy, through licensee Matrix Broadcasting, LLC. The station's studios are located behind McHenry County College in Crystal Lake along with sister station 103.9 WFXF.

History

WSTK

The station began broadcasting April 1, 1968, and held the call sign WSTK.[1] It was owned by Angelo Joseph Salvi.[2][4] WSTK initially aired middle of the road (MOR) and country music.[4][5] By 1971, the station was airing a country music format full time.[1] The station was taken silent in 1973.[2]

WXRD

In 1974, the station was sold to Mal Bellairs for $95,000 and returned to the air, with its call sign changed to WXRD.[4][2][6] WXRD simulcast AM 850 WIVS in the morning and aired a progressive rock format branded "The Crossroads" the remainder of the day.[4][7][8] By 1980, the station had switched to a MOR format.[9]

In 1981, Bellairs sold the station, along with AM 850 WIVS, to Katy Communications for $838,000.[4][10] In the early 1980s, the station aired a top 40 format.[11] WXRD was an affiliate of American Top 40 with Casey Kasem during its top 40 years.[12] By 1984, the station had switched to an adult contemporary format.[13]

WXET

On April 7, 1984, the station's call sign was changed to WXET.[3] WXET aired an adult contemporary format and was branded "Lite Hits".[14][15][16] In 1988, the station was sold to Crystal Lake Radio, along with AM 850 WAIT, for $1.6 million.[17]

WAIT-FM

On November 14, 1988, the station's call sign was changed to WAIT-FM.[3] WAIT-FM simulcast AM 850 WAIT mornings, while adult rock from the 1970s and 1980s aired the rest of the day.[18][19][20] By late 1990, WAIT-FM had adopted an adult contemporary format.[21] In 1991, the station was sold to Pride Communications, along with AM 850 WAIT, for $2.2 million.[22][23]

WZSR

On October 4, 1991, the station's call sign was changed to WZSR, and the station was branded "Star 105.5", airing an adult contemporary format.[3][24]

In October 2000, NextMedia Group purchased Pride Communications' nine radio stations, including WZSR, for approximately $57 million.[25][26]

On February 11, 2019, it was announced that Matrix Broadcasting will sell WZSR to Alpha Media due to its bankruptcy back in March 2018.[27]

References

1. ^1 2 [https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1971/B-1-Radio-YB-1971.pdf 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook], Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-68. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
2. ^1 2 3 4 [https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=83882 History Cards for WZSR], fcc.gov. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
3. ^1 2 3 4 [https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=53505&Callsign=WZSR53505 Call Sign History], fcc.gov. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
4. ^1 2 3 4 Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 142-147.
5. ^[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1969/Section%20D%20NAB%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201969-13.pdf 1969 Broadcasting Yearbook], Broadcasting, 1969. p. D-57. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
6. ^"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1973/1973-12-17-BC.pdf Ownership changes]", Broadcasting. December 17, 1973. p. 66. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
7. ^"News & Notes: ESPN 1000; Pete McMurray; Dick Biondi; Bob Stern; Kevin Manno; Tribune Media; Tronc; Gregory Pratt; More", Chicagoland Radio and Media. March 7, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
8. ^[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1975/C%201%201975%20Radio.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1975], Broadcasting, 1975. p. C-61. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
9. ^[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1980/C-1%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201980.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1980], Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-73. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
10. ^"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1981/1981-08-10-BC.pdf Changing Hands]", Broadcasting. August 10, 1981. p. 62. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
11. ^[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1983/B-Radio-Ala-Mt-1983-YB.pdf Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1983], Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1983. p. B-79. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
12. ^"[https://archive.org/details/American_Top_40_1983-03-12_List/page/n13 American Top 40 1983 03 12 List]", Internet Archive. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
13. ^[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1984/B-Radio-AL-MT-BC-YB-1984.pdf Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984], Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1984. p. B-85. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
14. ^[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1985/B-Radio-AL-to-MT-BC-YB-1985.pdf Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1985], Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1985. p. B-88. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
15. ^[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/Chicago_Magazine/Chicago-Radio-Guide-May-1985.pdf Chicago Radio Guide]. Vol. 1, No. 1. May 1985. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
16. ^[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/City-Magazines-Misc/Chicagoland-Radio-Waves-Two-Issues.pdf Chicagoland Radio Waves], MediaTies. Summer 1988. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
17. ^"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1988/BC-1988-03-21.pdf Ownership Changes]", Broadcasting & Cable. March 21, 1988. p. 70. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
18. ^"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/Chicago_Magazine/Chicago-1989-Fall.pdf WAIT FM 105.5]", Radio Chicago. Fall 1989. p. 30. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
19. ^[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/City-Magazines-Misc/Chicagoland-Radio-Waves-Two-Issues.pdf Chicagoland Radio Waves], MediaTies. Spring-Summer 1989. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
20. ^"[https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1989-03-24-8903290615-story.html Chicago Area Radio Stations]", Chicago Tribune. March 24, 1989. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
21. ^"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/Chicago_Magazine/Chicago-1990-Fall.pdf Radio Station Index By Format]", Radio Chicago. Fall 1990. p. 3. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
22. ^Lauer, Paula. "[https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-09-22-9103110920-story.html Worth the WAIT: After over a year of negotiations...]", Chicago Tribune. September 22, 1991. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
23. ^"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1991/BC-1991-06-24.pdf Ownership Changes]", Broadcasting. p. 62-63. June 24, 1991. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
24. ^Kening, Dan. "[https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-11-03-9104080832-story.html Talk O' the Towns]", Chicago Tribune. November 3, 1991. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
25. ^Kirk, Jim. "[https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2000-07-04-0007040098-story.html Suburban Radio Signals Scooped Up By Colorado's Nextmedia Group]", Chicago Tribune. July 04, 2000. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
26. ^"[https://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/combos-90829 Combos]", Broadcasting & Cable. July 9, 2000. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
27. ^Venta, Lance. "[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/174442/alpha-matrix-sell-pair-in-suburban-chicago/ Alpha Matrix Sell Pair In Suburban Chicago]", Radio Insight. February 11, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.

External links

  • {{FM station data|WZSR}}
{{Chicago Radio}}{{Adult Contemporary Radio Stations in Illinois}}

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