WMGQ

WMGQ (98.3 MHz Magic 98.3) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to New Brunswick and serving Central Jersey (Middlesex, Union and Somerset Counties). It is owned by the Beasley Broadcast Group, along with sister station WCTC 1450 AM. It broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format, switching to Christmas music for much of November and December. The slogan is "Today's Hits, Yesterday's Favorites".

WMGQ
Broadcast areaCentral New Jersey
Frequency98.3 MHz
BrandingMagic 98.3
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
Ownership
Owner
WCTC, WDHA-FM, WMTR, WJRZ-FM, WRAT
History
First air date
July 1948 (1948-07)
Former call signs
  • WCTC-FM (1948–1972)
  • WQMR (1972–1977)
Call sign meaning
"Magic"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID55179
ClassA
ERP1,200 watts
HAAT158 meters (518 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40.477°N 74.492°W / 40.477; -74.492
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitemagic983.com

WMGQ has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 1,200 watts. The transmitter is on Veronica Avenue near Somerset Street (New Jersey Route 27) in Franklin Township.

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