Before becoming WRQN on July 11, 1983, the station was WAWR, founded by Port Clinton, Ohio resident Robert W. Reider.

Reider eventually started and operated WAWR, WRWR in Port Clinton, WLKR in Norwalk, and WKTN in Kenton, all via his "Ohio Radio Incorporated" banner.

When it became WRQN the station began as a Rock/Top 40 (Contemporary Hits Radio - CHR) as "Toledo's New Rock, The All-New 93 and a 1/2 FM WRQN", playing mix of artists like Robert Plant, The Motels, The Police, Donna Summer, Quarterflash, Air Supply, Culture Club and Billy Squier.

The daily on-air lineup included (Steve) Mason, Diane and The Q Morning Zoo, Brad Hanson, Joe Thomas, Ted Kelly, and Scott Greggory.

It also aired syndicated programs like "Future Hits", "Casey's Top 40", and "Saturday Night Hot Mix".

The station also had its own program that aired on Sunday nights called "93Q's On The Edge" that played alternative rock that had not yet reached the mainstream.

The year 2006 saw even more improvements at WRQN-FM, as transmitter power was increased to 7,000 watts, a new tower was built, and the station was the first in the Toledo market to broadcast with HD-Radio.

The lineup at the time on WRQN featured long-time Toledo radio favorites Jim Brady, Ron Finn, Buddy Carr, as well as Bob Kelly with his new partner Becky Shock (replacing Bob's sidekick of 19 years, Dennis Staples).