WSKQ-FM

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WSKQ-FM

New York, New York United States
Broadcast area	New York City
Frequency	97.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	"La Mega 97.9"
Programming
Language(s)	Spanish
Format	Tropical music
Ownership
Owner	Spanish Broadcasting System (WSKQ Licensing, Inc.)
Sister stations	WPAT-FM
History
First air date	July 1, 1951 (1951-07-01) (73 years ago)
Former call signs	WEVD-FM (1951–1989)
Former frequencies	107.5 MHz (1951–1953)
Call sign meaning	"Super KQ" (former format)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	61641
Class	B
ERP	6,000 watts
HAAT	415 meters (1,362 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	40°44′54.36″N 73°59′08.36″W / 40.7484333°N 73.9856556°W / 40.7484333; -73.9856556 (Empire State Building)[2]
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	www.lamega.com

WSKQ-FM (97.9 MHz), known on-air as "La Mega 97.9", is a radio station licensed to New York City and is owned and operated by Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS). The station has a tropical format, which consists of such musical styles as salsa, merengue, bachata, and reggaeton. WSKQ-FM's transmitter is located at the Empire State Building.