 In 2003, WTJZ almost exited the format when it was announced that the station would become "Radio Tropical", the first full-time Spanish-language radio station in Hampton Roads, on March 17.That date came and went without a change; in May, the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple stepped in to lease the station, retaining the gospel format—as well as the broadcasts of its church services, which had aired on 1270 AM since 1987.The station aired its local programming as well as satellite-delivered gospel service "The Light" after 5 p.m.