Q94

Q94, formally identified by the call sign WRVQ, is a prominent commercial radio station based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Operating on a frequency of 94.5 MHz, the station is licensed to serve the Greater Richmond Region with a powerful effective radiated power of 200,000 watts. Its studios and corporate offices are located on Basie Road in unincorporated Henrico County, just north of the Richmond city limits, while its transmitter is co-located with sister station WRVA. Currently owned and operated by Audacy, Inc., the station has a long-standing history in the market, having first signed on the air on August 10, 1948.

The station features a contemporary hit radio format, positioning itself as Richmond’s primary source for top 40 and pop music. Its programming schedule includes the syndicated Elvis Duran show during the morning drive time, which originates from New York City. In addition to its main analog broadcast, the station utilizes HD Radio technology, offering a hybrid format to its listeners. The HD2 subchannel serves as a simulcast of WRVA, providing news, sports, and talk programming, which effectively returns the station to a shared programming structure with its original AM sister station for the first time in several decades.

Historically, the station began its operations under the call sign WRVB before transitioning to WRVA-FM and eventually adopting the WRVQ "Q94" branding in 1972. It was originally owned by Laurus Brothers Tobacco and has seen various ownership changes over the years, including periods under Southern Broadcasting and Clear Channel Communications. The station's 200,000-watt signal is grandfathered under FCC regulations, allowing it to maintain a significantly higher power level than modern Class B stations. Today, Q94 continues to serve as a heritage broadcaster in Virginia, maintaining a consistent presence through both traditional FM signals and digital streaming platforms.