KQRZ-LP @ 100.7 MHz on your FM radio dial located in Hillsboro-Beaverton Oregon. Licensed by the FCC, KQRZ-LP signed on the air on July 22, 2012. Don't forget..!
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Amateur Radio enthusiasts started this station broadcasting ham radio news and moldy oldie music from the 50's - 60's - 70's that you haven't heard in years! Due to the low power status authorized by the FCC, KQRZ operates with 10 watts of power and coverage is limited to Portland's West Side (Beaverton, Hillsboro only) before our signal gets overtaken by other full power co-channel stations. Vete
ran geriatric DJ's "The Vegetable Man" and "Johnny Hurricane" have periodic shows weekdays will take requests via email from the KQRZ.ORG website. We have a sister station that serves Portland and parts of Vancouver WA too! KISN at 95.1 MHz on your radio dial.
Don't forget!! Tonight is KQRZ's annual broadcast of the 1938 classic War of the Worlds radio play at 8:00 PM. Following at 9 PM is the audio to the first Outer Limits TV episode from 1963: The "Galaxy Being"!! Of course, it will be streaming on the Internet too!
Portland Oregon's Cool FM Radio station operated by Ham Radio Amateurs.
Boo! It's almost that time! Yes, KQRZ's annual broadcast of the 1938 classic War of the Worlds radio play will be aired at 8:00 PM Monday on Halloween! And as an exciting follow up ...we'll air the audio to the very first Outer Limits TV episode from 1963: The Galaxy Being staring Cliff Robertson and some scary looking space creature light years away from Earth! That will start at 9:00 PM. Also, if you haven't yet, be sure to join our Group Page. Link and Info below. We're not supporting this one much anymore. Boo!
Back by popular demand! For the 9th straight year!!!!!
KQRZ will broadcast the original 1938 “THE WAR OF THE WORLDS" radio show at 8 PM (PDT) tonight! This is the original “Mercury Theater of the Air” adaptation of H.G. Wells novel written in 1898. Directed and narrated by actor and filmmaker Orson Wells. The episode was originally broadcast on October 30, 1938.
Listen to the show on-line or over the air on 100.7 or 96.7! After the show, we'll be back playing you're favorite oldies!
https://www.kqrz.org/
Happy Halloween!
Hi KQRZ Fans! We have a new Oldies Show starting this weekend! Greatest Hits USA. It will start airing THIS Saturday from 1 to 4 PM. If you miss that...it will repeat Sundays from 2 to 5 PM!
The "Real Don Steele" show will move to the Saturday and Sunday mornings.... 9 AM to Noon!
Tune in for a new fun show on your favorite Oldies station...KQRZ!
Can you believe this was 55 years ago tonight !!!!???
Drummer Charlie Watts, whose adept, powerful skin work propelled the Rolling Stones for more than half a century, died in London on Tuesday morning, according to his spokesperson. No cause of death…
A big THANK YOU to PGE for restoring power to us! We're finally back on the air and we're streaming too!. All systems GO! 🚀
Thank you everyone for hanging in there with us!
Well, it looks like the ice storm just hit us at KQRZ. Just lost power to our transmitter facility. No word yet on PGE restoration. FYI
Happy Halloween (that's tomorrow night you know...!)
For the 8th straight year!!!!!
KQRZ will broadcast the original 1938 “THE WAR OF THE WORLDS" radio show at 8 PM tomorrow tonight! This is the original “Mercury Theater of the Air” adaptation of H.G. Wells novel written in 1898. Directed and narrated by actor and filmmaker Orson Wells (no relation to H.G.), the episode was originally broadcast on October 30, 1938.
So, what else are you going to do tomorrow night but stand around and be board with this "virus goin' round"? No! Listen to the show on-line instead! KQRZ.ORG
Phazer's on Stun! ⚡️ Fire Photon Torpedoes! 🛸🛸🛸
KQRZ is trying to do its part supporting our local community. With this "virus goin' round", we were asked if we would help the students at Glenco High School by airing two radio dramas that they produced. We said "of course!". So, don't forget, tonight and tomorrow night at 8:00 PM we will be airing those plays. See the poster they created below. The Theater students, led by Lori Daliposon did a great job here! So, take a listen over the air or on our stream.
BTW, also pencil in that we will be airing our annual 1938 broadcast of "War of the Worlds" at 8:00 PM Saturday night. Boo! 👻
Have you heard the news??? KQRZ is now streaming on the NET! Go to our website home page and click on the arrow. We still have a few issues to work out....like having the correct artwork show up. But, hey, at least it's a start! Also, be aware, that this is the NET, streams go down occasionally due to users connection reliability. If that happens, just restart the stream! Thanks! Johnny....
KQRZ.ORG
Hello KQRZ Listeners! We got the station back on the air as of 4:30 PM this afternoon. We still have some tweaking to do as one of the catastrophes was our audio processing unit (along with our main computer). So, we need to adjust audio a bit more.
If you have comments regarding the audio or anything, please email us at our normal email address: [email protected] (the address is on our website too). That way we can keep track of them and respond better. We're kind of starting all over! Good thing we didn't loose all of our oldies!
This is the first time in over 6 years we've had this major of an outage. Thank you all for being so patient!! Regards! Ken, Marc, Keith, Jeff, Dan, and Johnny. Oh, and of course.... The Vegetable Man.....!
Thank you all for sending in the forms. We are processing what we have now to see how everything looks. Stand by for a while until we process them all. The Oregon Amateur Radio Club cannot thank you enough for sending them in. We have the best listeners "On Planet Earth!" Thank you!!! Johnny.....🤗
Happy Halloween KQRZ Listeners!
For the 6th straight year!!!!!
KQRZ will broadcast the original 1938 “THE WAR OF THE WORLDS" radio show at 7 PM tonight! This is the original “Mercury Theater of the Air” adaptation of H.G. Wells novel written in 1898. Directed and narrated by actor and filmmaker Orson Wells, the episode was originally broadcast on October 30, 1938 airing over the CBS radio network (locally over KOIN radio at the time). In the days following the adaptation, there was widespread outrage and panic by many listeners, who had believed the events described in the program were real....(I thought they were)
Be there ....or be SQUARE...!!!! The Vegetable Man!!🤔
Don'f forget, tomorrow afternoon from 1 - 3 PM it's the Real Don Steele Show on KQRZ. Also, repeat performances will be aired on Sunday's from 3 - 6 PM!!
Have we got a show for you! Starting this Saturday at 1 PM KQRZ will be airing 3 hours of "Live from the 60's" radio show! Hosted by the Real Don Steele, a legendary Portland DJ from the early 60's at KISN. This Saturday we start off with the year....1964! Be there or be square....!
Happy Halloween KQRZ Listeners!
Can you believe that it has been 5 years since KQRZ first broadcast the original 1938 “THE WAR OF THE WORLDS” radio drama??
Well, it has. So tonight, once again for the 5th year KQRZ will broadcast this drama again tonight at 7 PM! This is the original “Mercury Theater on the Air” adaptation of H.G. Wells novel written in 1898. Directed and narrated by actor and filmmaker Orson Wells, the episode was originally broadcast on October 30, 1938 airing over the CBS radio network (locally over KOIN radio at the time). In the days following the adaptation, there was widespread outrage and panic by many listeners, who had believed the events described in the program were real.
Be sure to tune in to hear this groovy show!!!
KQRZ Supports this Vintage Radio Club Sale going on this Saturday over in N. Portland. Check out the flyer if you're interested.
Those of you KQRZ listeners who are interested in Emergency communications are invited to this event: Washington County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) will be joining members of the Beaverton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in a joint emergency communications exercise, adjacent to Winkleman Park (on top of Cooper Mountain,) during the 24-hour operational period of 11:00 AM on June 24, through 11:00 AM, June 25. Licensed amateur radio operators, those interested in amateur radio, and other members of the public are invited to participate, engage in the exercise, and observe a deployment of an emergency communications center.
KQRZ honors all of the past and present veterans today! Happy Veterans Day! In fact, at 5 PM we'll be airing some "GI Joe" tunes interspersed this afternoon with other great moldy oldies!
Happy Halloween KQRZ Fans!
It's that time of year again for KQRZ to broadcast our 4th annual original 1938 “THE WAR OF THE WORLDS” radio drama!
As we said last year, Johnny Hurricane can't stay up too late so tonight we decided to broadcast the drama at 9 PM! This is the original “Mercury Theater on the Air” adaptation of H.G. Wells novel written in 1898. Directed and narrated by actor and filmmaker Orson Wells, the episode was originally broadcast on October 30, 1938 airing over the CBS radio network. In the days following the adaptation, there was widespread outrage and panic by many listeners, who had believed the events described in the program were real.
Be sure to take your Pepto Bismol before you listen to the show tonight!!
Hello KQRZ fans. As you may know we are off of the air due to this recent wind storm. We are assessing the damage and will fill you all in sometime tomorrow what the scoop is. Thanks! Johnny....
Dean Martin
“In the Chapel in the Moonlight” becomes Dean’s fifth and final Billboard Adult Contemporary No. 1 single in 1967:
Attention all KQRZ radio "fans and fanettes".....
Our tower crew finally crawled up on the roof and readjusted our transmit antenna and completed some other relevant important adjustments to our tiny low power station. This actually took place a few weeks ago. So, hopefully you have noticed our signal being a little bit stronger. Or, maybe you didn't notice a thing. Of course, this depends on your location. Anyway, we just wanted you all to know! Feel free to email us (link below) comments or suggestions if you like! We love all of or listeners!!!!
Thank you! Johnny Hurricane....
(copy email address as FB is preventing entire link from appearing)
[email protected]
Headline News....from the KQRZ News Brew Pub Headquarters
(Hillsboro, OR) Many of you listeners may have experienced poor reception of KQRZ prior to mid February. We are currently in Phase II of upgrading our antenna system. The last 2 weeks we have been operating with our "short term" fix. So, hopefully, you have noticed the coverage is now about the same as it has always been. The next step is waiting for an extended period of better weather and our Chief Engineer to be in town (and out of the Brew Pub). At that point, we will have the final stages done to our antenna system.
Also, starting this Saturday and Sunday at Noon, we will be playing the ARRL Ham radio news show. This will run for about 14 minutes then we'll roll back into the great oldies we are known for playing, Hopefully, the news will be of interest to our nooner listeners. If we get lots of people complaining...well...we can always play some Montovani instead......
Thanks for your support, radio fans!
Another one passes...Glenn Frey. A highly requested song on KQRZ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4ueaD22hg8
Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City Miami Vice Soundtrack. Reedited. HD.
Hi there KQRZ listeners! Here is some trivia for you! On this day in 1974, One Hit Wonder "Billy Swan" started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Can Help'. The song was a hit throughout most of Europe and also reached #1 in Australia. It was so successful in Norway where it charted for 37 weeks on the Norwegian charts making it the 4th best-performing single of all time in that country. Amazing....those wonderful 70's!
Hi Fan's...just letting you know we have a problem with our transmitter and as you may know we are off the air. The Vegetable Man is working on it. We're also trying to get Johnny Hurricane there to help too. But, we're not sure if we can get him out of bed.....stand by for updates!
Happy Halloween Kiddies!
It's that time of year again for KQRZ to broadcast our 3rd annual original 1938 “THE WAR OF THE WORLDS” radio drama!
As you know, Johnny Hurricane can't stay up too late so tonight we decided to broadcast the drama twice! The first show (for Johnny) will be tonight at 7:00 PM. Then, again it will be re-transmitted at 12:00 Midnight. This is the original “Mercury Theater on the Air” adaptation of H.G. Wells novel written in 1898. Directed and narrated by actor and filmmaker Orson Wells, the episode was originally broadcast on October 30, 1938 airing over the CBS radio network. In the days following the adaptation, there was widespread outrage and panic by many listeners, who had believed the events described in the program were real.
Be sure to take your Mylanta before you listen to the show tonight and keep your Phasers on STUNNNNN!!
News Flash...from KQRZ headquarters....The Vegetable Man felt sorry for Johnny Hurricane....info on their FB page!
https://www.facebook.com/The-Vegetable-Man-Johnny-Hurricane-344581128893103/timeline/
The Vegetable Man & Johnny Hurricane Radio Shows!
How'dy KQRZ'ers! This is the ole Vegetable Man. I just got back from my extended vacation in Monument Valley. I'm all tan and rested! Anyway,enough of this...I just wanted to pass on some Chubby news. It was 55 years ago today that Chubby Checker appeared on American Bandstand and performed 'The Twist.' The song went to No.1 on the US chart and again 18 months later in 1962. It is the only song to go to the top of the charts on two separate occasions.
I cant believe it was so long ago.It just seems like yesterday I was out there twist'en in my Hush Puppies. Here is the video for all of you youngsters out there in raadio laaand....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hinVyhiVO04
The Twist" is an American pop song written and originally released in early 1959 by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters as a B-side to "Teardrops on Your Letter...
Many of you KQRZ listeners may have gotten wind of this. But, if you have friends over in the Portland area (east side especially) our sister ham club (The WORC) is going to fire up the resurrection of our sister station KISN. This will occur tomorrow @ 9:51 AM 56 years to the day that the original KISN launched in 1959. The frequency is 95.1 MHz. Signals should be good in East Portland in a car...who knows about in a house.
Sad news today for all.....Leonard Nimoy, the actor who won a global following as Mr. Spock, the logical human-alien first officer of the Starship Enterprise in the television and movie juggernaut “Star Trek,” died on Friday morning at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. He was 83.
His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death, saying the cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Okay fan’s, you may have already noticed that we have added some more material to our comedy arsenal. We’re not talking about 38 caliber fi****ms or gr***de launchers. We’re talking MP3’s! How can we not forget those famous speeches and moral lectures from Dragnet’s Sargent Joe Friday?
Stay tuned to the station that plays the greatest to get a "blast" out of these tidbits….KQRZ!
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