WQFL (FM)
City | Rockford, Illinois |
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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 | |
Class | A |
ERP | 2,700 watts |
HAAT | 149 meters (489 ft) |
Links | |
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[]
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]
References[]
- ^ 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[]
- WQFL in the FCC FM station database
- WQFL on Radio-Locator
- WQFL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
Coordinates: 42°19′20″N 89°00′41″W / 42.3222°N 89.0115°W
Categories:
- Air1 radio stations
- Contemporary Christian radio stations in the United States
- Radio stations in Illinois
- Radio stations established in 1974
- 1974 establishments in Illinois
- Educational Media Foundation radio stations
- Christian radio stations in Illinois
- Illinois radio station stubs