WQFL (FM)
WQFL (100.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian Worship format as an affiliate of Air1. Licensed to Rockford, Illinois, the station is currently owned by Educational Media Foundation.[2]
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| City | Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Rockford and Vicinity |
| Frequency | 100.9 FM (MHz) |
| Branding | Air 1 |
| Slogan | Worship Now |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Worship |
| Affiliations | Air1 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Educational Media Foundation |
| Sister stations | WILV |
| History | |
| First air date | May 2, 1974[1] |
| Call sign meaning | "Quest For Life" |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,700 watts |
| HAAT | 149 meters (489 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www.Air1.com |
History
The station began broadcasting May 2, 1974, and was owned by Open Bible Church.[3][4] In 1979, the station was sold to Rockford First Assembly of God, which operated it through its subsidiary Quest For Life, Inc.[3][4] The station would later air a Christian Contemporary format as "Positive Hit Radio 101QFL".[5][6][3] In 2009, the station was sold to Educational Media Foundation, along with 91.1 WGSL, for $2 million.[4][7]
gollark: If nobody takes it for a while I will.
gollark: The halloweenpocalypse draws ever closer.
gollark: Cool code!
gollark: * Guardian of GoN of Nature
gollark: *vanished*
References
- Broadcasting Yearbook 1975, Broadcasting. 1975. p. C-60. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- WQFL fcc.gov. Accessed December 30, 2013
- Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 478-479.
- Bona, Thomas V. "K-LOVE owner takes over Rockford radio stations", Rockford Register Star. June 5, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- "Positive Hit Radio 101QFL". WQFL. Archived from the original on April 21, 2008. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- "Positive Hit Radio! 101QFL". WQFL. Archived from the original on May 17, 2004. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- "Asset Purchase Agreement", fcc.gov. May 8, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
External links
- WQFL in the FCC's FM station database
- WQFL on Radio-Locator
- WQFL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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