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WQCS Now Transmitting in Digital “HD Radio”

WQCS, 88.9 FM, is now sending a digital signal as well as an analog signal to the Treasure Coast.  To receive the digital signal, you will need a new “HD Radio” digital receiver.  The radios are being made available in new automobiles and at electronics retail outlets.

“HD Radio” allows WQCS to send a digital signal that is broadcast alongside the 88.9 FM analog signal that all FM radios currently receive.  The digital signal is unaffected by atmospheric conditions that may distort analog signals and creates a CD-quality sound on “HD Radio” receivers.   The new digital receivers also will continue to receive the analog signals of stations not airing digital signals.

WQCS and other FM stations will continue to broadcast the analog signals for many years so that current radio sets will not become obsolete.

The installation of an HD Radio transmission transmitter means that the station is able to utilize digital audio throughout the station to provide the highest quality audio to listeners.  WQCS also plans to expand its service over the next few months by creating new digital channels for additional “HD Radio” programming.

The station continues to upgrade its technology and plans to install a new antenna within the next few months. 

For more information about “HD Radio”, go to http://www.hdradio.com/

Young Musicians Spotlight

Young Musicians Spotlight Features

Area Music Students on WQCS

            From guitar and violin to flute and a brass quintet, public radio station WQCS / 88.9 FM will share the talent of area music students with its listeners during its annual presentation of Young Musicians Spotlight.

            Host Willi Miller, known for her arts interviews on WQCS’s weekday Arts Spotlight, will talk with the students and introduce their selections during the one-hour radio special to be broadcast Monday, May 26 at 1 p.m. with an encore performance  Monday, June 2 at 7 p.m.

            The public radio station has presented this classical music-based program for more than 10 years.  This year, close to 40 students auditioned for the program, recorded in the WQCS performance studio on the main campus of Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce.

            All of the students selected for the broadcast live and study within the WQCS listening area: two in Indian River County, eight in St. Lucie County, ten in Martin County and two in Palm Beach County. They include two string duos— Melissa Cirillo, 16, violin with Tyl Cealice Kennison, 15, cello, and Isaac Ball, 17, violin, and David Urbinati, 17, violin — and one brass quintet, led by Michael Ferrara, 17, trumpet. Other members of the quintet are Nick Bianco, 16, trumpet; Kyle Diamond, 17, euphonium; Kathleen Shing, 18, French horn; and Joe Warner, 18, tuba/trombone.

            Solo performers on the broadcast are Ashley Key, 20, vocal; Jose Kropp, 11, violin; Donovan Kryak, 12, piano; Michael McBride, 12, piano; Kelsey Moore, 13, vocals; Anthony Palmeri, 12, piano; Chrys Panayiotou, 17, guitar; John Panayiotou, 15, guitar; Lindsey Reymore, 18, oboe; Laura Servinsky, 16, piano; Martha Sturm, 18, piano; and Eric Willett, 16, flute.

            Thanks to the station’s recent addition of Internet streaming, the WQCS Young Musicians Spotlight can be heard online at www.WQCS.org at the same time it airs on the radio, giving family members and friends of the performers the opportunity to hear their performances wherever they are.

            Technical production assistance and CD graphics were provided by WQCS staff member Tony Velarde.

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WQCS Receives Two Florida Associated Press Awards

Two members of the WQCS news team have received state AP Radio Awards for local news stories. News Director Jill Roberts earned a First Place Award in the Best Continuing Coverage category for her series about the St. Lucie County Health Department, "Health Department 60th Birthday". Feature reporter Janie Gould won a Second Place Award for her story about a former German prisoner in Florida who later became a Treasure Coast resident, "A German POW in Florida". This is part of the “Floridays” history series heard each Friday morning at 7:20 on WQCS, 88.9 FM.

 Jill Roberts coverage of the St. Lucie County Health Department can be heard by Clicking Here

Volunteer Opportunities

We understand that everyone has something unique to contribute, and we offer a variety of ways you can assist. Experience is not necessary to volunteer, just enthusiasm and commitment. We will provide training in exchange for your time and commitment. Volunteering your time is a great way to meet new people, gain valuable job experience and have some community spirited fun! Here are just a few ways you can volunteer at WQCS:

  • Read on our Radio Reading Service.
  • Answer phones for membership drives.
  • Assist with mailings in our membership department.
  • Receptionist duties at the front desk.
  • Various clerical assignments such as data entry.

 

Send us an Email for more details.

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