KTRQ is an FM radio station broadcasting on 102.3 FM, licensed to

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. The station plays an

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format, bringing back the top performing songs of the 1950s and 1960s. The powerful 40,000 watt FM signal makes it listenable in a three-state region.

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, is the largest city in its primary coverage area. The station is the home of the long-running "Pig and Whistle Show" which airs Sunday nights with legendary disc jockey Alex Ward. KTRQ was originally a 3,000 watt station in

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, before its parent company, East Arkansas Broadcasters, opted to move the tower just outside

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, allowing the signal to be significantly upgraded.

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* TRQ Oldies radio stations in the United States Radio stations established in 1961 St. Francis County, Arkansas {{Arkansas-radio-station-stub