WCRF-FM

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WCRF-FM
Broadcast area Greater Cleveland
Frequency 103.3 MHz
BrandingMoody Radio Cleveland
Programming
Format Religious
Affiliations Moody Radio
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
November 23, 1958
(65 years ago)
 (1958-11-23)
Former call signs
  • WCRF-FM (1958–1960)
  • WCRF (1960–1981)
Call sign meaning
"Christian Radio Fellowship"
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 66101
Class B
ERP 25,500  watts
HAAT 201 meters (659  ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°17′48″N81°39′27″W / 41.29667°N 81.65750°W / 41.29667; -81.65750
Repeater(s)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website moodyradio.org/cleveland

WCRF-FM (103.3 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Cleveland, Ohio, known as "Moody Radio 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.

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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 the air on November 23, 1958. [2] Since its founding, it has been owned by the Moody Bible Institute. WCRF was the first Moody radio station outside the ministry's home base of Chicago. [3] In 1981, the "-FM" suffix was re-added to the call sign after having been removed in 1960. WCRF-FM celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008. [4]

In 1998, WCRF won the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award for "Religious/Gospel Station of the Year." [5]

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 City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class Transmitter coordinatesFCC info
WVME91.9 FM Meadville, Pennsylvania 880214,40094  m (308  ft)A 41°37′50.2″N80°10′37.2″W / 41.630611°N 80.177000°W / 41.630611; -80.177000 LMS
WVML90.5 FM Millersburg, Ohio 859081,500112 m (367 ft)B1 40°36′8.2″N81°44′31.5″W / 40.602278°N 81.742083°W / 40.602278; -81.742083 LMS
WVMN90.1 FM New Castle, Pennsylvania 436982,00072 m (236 ft)A 41°0′47.2″N80°17′35.2″W / 41.013111°N 80.293111°W / 41.013111; -80.293111 LMS
WVMS89.5 FM Sandusky, Ohio 437015,50030 m (98 ft)A 41°26′29.1″N82°48′19.6″W / 41.441417°N 82.805444°W / 41.441417; -82.805444 LMS
WVMU91.7 FM Ashtabula, Ohio 1723303,200104.3 m (342 ft)A 41°51′14″N80°41′20″W / 41.85389°N 80.68889°W / 41.85389; -80.68889 LMS

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WCRF-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Broadcasting Yearbook 1959 page B-209
  3. "Moody Radio Cleveland | About | History". Moodyradiocleveland.fm. 1958-11-23. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
  4. "WCRF Celebrates 50 Years of Christian Programing". Akron Beacon Journal . September 27, 2008. p. B2.
  5. "NAB Awards: Marconi Radio Awards | Past Award Winners". Nab.org. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
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