WNLF

WNLF is a commercial radio station in Macomb, Illinois, broadcasting on 95.9 MHz FM. WNLF airs a country music format branded as "Backroad Country 95.9".

WNLF
CityMacomb, Illinois
Frequency95.9 MHz
BrandingBackroad Country 95.9
Programming
FormatCountry
Ownership
OwnerFletcher Ford
(Virden Broadcasting Corp.)
Sister stationsWJEQ, WKAI, WLMD, WMQZ
History
First air date2001[1]
Call sign meaningNancy L. Foster
Technical information
Facility ID84197
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates40°25′3.0″N 90°36′51.0″W (NAD83)
Links
Websiteregionalmedia.info/stations/backroad-country-95-9

Formerly part of the husband-and-wife Prestige Communications radio group,[2] WNLF obtained its license on 16 March 2001 and had been owned by Nancy L. Foster via Colchester Radio, Inc. since its inception.[1] Effective November 30, 2015, WNLF and five sister stations were sold to Fletcher Ford's Virden Broadcasting Corp. at a purchase price of $725,000.

On August 26, 2015, WNLF changed their format from modern rock to country, branded as "Backroad Country 95.9".[3]

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