WQFL (FM)
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| Broadcast area | Rockford and Vicinity |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 100.9 FM (MHz) |
| Branding | Air 1 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Worship |
| Affiliations | Air1 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Educational Media Foundation |
| WILV | |
| History | |
First air date | May 2, 1974[1] |
Call sign meaning | "Quest For Life" |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,700 watts |
| HAAT | 149 meters (489 ft) |
| Translator(s) | 105.3 MHz W287AU (Dekalb) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www.Air1.com |
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]
History
[edit]The station began broadcasting May 2, 1974, and was owned by Open Bible Church, which was pastored by Pastor Don and Donna Lyons. [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]
References
[edit]- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1975, Broadcasting. 1975. p. C-60. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ WQFL fcc.gov. Accessed December 30, 2013
- ^ a b c Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 478-479.
- ^ a b c 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
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 54255 (WQFL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WQFL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
42°19′20″N 89°00′41″W / 42.3222°N 89.0115°W
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