WAHC tried an album oriented rock format which didn't attract listeners, then by December 1982 switched (back) to middle of the road. In September 1983, facing miserable audience ratings of less than 1% of the market, it made another format switch, this time to contemporary hit radio under the moniker SuperHit 97; the station was affiliated with the RKO Radio Network and competed with WIXX.
WAHC initially attempted a rock-oriented format that failed to resonate with listeners. By December 1982, it shifted back towards a more mainstream middle-of-the-road style. However, by September 1983, the station made another significant change, adopting a contemporary hit radio format under the SuperHit 97 moniker; affiliated with RKO Radio Network, it directly competed with WIXX.