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WTZQ's FM signal is back after July 17 lightning strike

By Lightning Reports, Published: July 23, 2024

On Wednesday, July 17, WTZQ radio suffered a major power surge when lightning struck in the tower field near the station’s antenna.

According to radio station owner, Mark Warwick, the damage to equipment throughout the station was extensive. The FM translator was damaged beyond the ability of local engineers to repair. However, they were able to secure a rental translator to use while the other is being shipped back to the manufacturer. Engineers installed the rental translator, restoring the FM signal around noon tdoday.

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