 The station then flipped to classic rock as WYLX, "Alex 97.3", in November 1997.The WAQZ call sign and Alternative rock format abandoned by owner of 107.1 FM (Jacor Communications) was re-introduced by Infinity Broadcasting on 97.3 FM as "Channel Z" on April 3, 2000.On March 4, 2003, WAQZ was rebranded "New Rock 97.3" with a shift to more current modern rock artists.