KORQ

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KORQ
KORQ logo.png
Broadcast area Abilene, Texas
Frequency 96.1 MHz
BrandingQ Country 96.1
Programming
Format Farm/classic country
Ownership
OwnerCommunity Broadcast Partners
KABW
History
First air date
1999 (as KAFR)
Former call signs
KAFR (3/1999-4/1999)
KLGD (4/1999-6/1999)
KATX (1999–2000)
KORQ (2000–2004)
KNCE (2004–2007)
KGXL (2007–2010)
KFNA (2010–2012)
Technical information
Facility ID 84288
Class C2
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 150 meters
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website qcountryradio.com

KORQ (96.1 FM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting to the Abilene, Texas, area. [1] KORQ airs a farm/classic country format branded as "Q Country 96.1".

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History

On September 11, 2012, the format of 96.1 FM was changed from news/talk "Fox News Abilene" to contemporary hits. The format was moved from KORQ's sister station on 95.1 in Baird, Texas, now KABW "The Wolf". [2]

On June 3, 2020, KORQ changed their format from top 40/CHR to farm/classic country, branded as "Q Country 96.1". [3]

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References

  1. "FM Query". fcc.gov.
  2. "Q Moves & Wolf Returning to Abilene". 11 September 2012.
  3. 96Q Abilene Flips To Farm/Classic Country Radioinsight - June 3, 2020

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