WCRF-FM

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WCRF-FM
CityCleveland, Ohio
Broadcast areaGreater Cleveland
Frequency103.3 MHz
BrandingMoody Radio Cleveland
Programming
FormatReligious
AffiliationsMoody Radio
Ownership
OwnerMoody Bible Institute
(The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago)
History
First air date
November 23, 1958
(63 years ago) (1958-11-23)
Former call signs
  • WCRF-FM (1958–60)
  • WCRF (1960–81)
Call sign meaning
Christian Radio Fellowship
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID66101
ClassB
ERP25,500 watts
HAAT201 meters (659 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°17′48″N 81°39′27″W / 41.29667°N 81.65750°W / 41.29667; -81.65750
Repeater(s)
  • 91.9 WVME (Meadville)
  • 90.5 WVML (Millersburg)
  • 90.1 WVMN (New Castle)
  • 89.5 WVMS (Sandusky)
  • 91.7 WVMU (Ashtabula)
Links
Public license information
Profile
LMS
WebcastListen live
Websitemoodyradio.org/cleveland

WCRF-FM (103.3 FM) – branded Moody Radio Cleveland – is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to serve Cleveland, Ohio, servicing Greater Cleveland. Owned by the Moody Bible Institute, the station broadcasts a religious format and is the Cleveland affiliate for Moody Radio. Both the WCRF-FM studios and transmitter are located in the Cleveland suburb of Brecksville, Ohio.

In addition to a standard analog transmission, WCRF-FM is available online, and extends its coverage outside of the Greater Cleveland area by using five full-power satellites.

History[]

WCRF-FM signed on November 23, 1958 under the ownership of the Moody Bible Institute (MBI); WCRF was the first Moody radio station outside of Moody's home in Chicago, Illinois.[1] In 1981, the FM suffix was re-added to the call sign after having been removed in 1960. WCRF celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008.[2]

In 1998, WCRF won the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award for Religious/Gospel Station of the Year.[3]

Current programming[]

The station features a locally-produced morning show hosted by Brian Dahlen and Jannelle Nevels. Daily Christian talk and teaching programs account for all other programming.

WCRF is a member of both the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) and the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

Satellites and translators[]

WCRF also extends its signal via the following full-power satellites:

Call sign Frequency
(MHz)		 City of license Facility
ID		 ERP
(W)		 Height
(m (ft))		 Class Transmitter coordinates FCC info
WVME 91.9 Meadville, Pennsylvania 88021 4400 94 m (308 ft) A 41°37′50.20″N 80°10′37.20″W / 41.6306111°N 80.1770000°W / 41.6306111; -80.1770000 FCC LMS
WVML 90.5 Millersburg, Ohio 85908 1500 112 m (367 ft) B1 40°36′8.20″N 81°44′31.50″W / 40.6022778°N 81.7420833°W / 40.6022778; -81.7420833 FCC LMS
WVMN 90.1 New Castle, Pennsylvania 43698 2000 72 m (236 ft) A 41°00′47.20″N 80°17′35.20″W / 41.0131111°N 80.2931111°W / 41.0131111; -80.2931111 FCC LMS
WVMS 89.5 Sandusky, Ohio 43701 5500 30 m (98 ft) A 41°26′29.10″N 82°48′19.60″W / 41.4414167°N 82.8054444°W / 41.4414167; -82.8054444 FCC LMS
WVMU 91.7 Ashtabula, Ohio 172330 3200 104.3 m (342 ft) A 41°51′14″N 80°41′20″W / 41.85389°N 80.68889°W / 41.85389; -80.68889 FCC LMS

References[]

  1. ^ "Moody Radio Cleveland | About | History". Moodyradiocleveland.fm. 1958-11-23. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
  2. ^ "WCRF Celebrates 50 Years of Christian Programing". Akron Beacon Journal. September 27, 2008. p. B2.
  3. ^ "NAB Awards: Marconi Radio Awards | Past Award Winners". Nab.org. Retrieved 2014-08-18.

External links[]

Repeaters
  • WVME in the FCC FM station database
  • WVML in the FCC FM station database
  • WVMN in the FCC FM station database
  • WVMS in the FCC FM station database
  • WVMU in the FCC FM station database
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