WCRF-FM

Last updated
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
(64 years ago)
 (1958-11-23)
Former call signs
  • WCRF-FM (1958–1960)
  • WCRF (1960–1981)
Call sign meaning
"Christian Radio Fellowship"
Technical information
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. [1] 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. [2] 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. [3]

In 1998, WCRF won the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award for "Religious/Gospel Station of the Year." [4]

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 coordinatesFCC info
WVME91.9 Meadville, Pennsylvania 88021440094 m (308 ft)A 41°37′50.20″N80°10′37.20″W / 41.6306111°N 80.1770000°W / 41.6306111; -80.1770000 FCC LMS
WVML90.5 Millersburg, Ohio 859081500112 m (367 ft)B1 40°36′8.20″N81°44′31.50″W / 40.6022778°N 81.7420833°W / 40.6022778; -81.7420833 FCC LMS
WVMN90.1 New Castle, Pennsylvania 43698200072 m (236 ft)A 41°00′47.20″N80°17′35.20″W / 41.0131111°N 80.2931111°W / 41.0131111; -80.2931111 FCC LMS
WVMS89.5 Sandusky, Ohio 43701550030 m (98 ft)A 41°26′29.10″N82°48′19.60″W / 41.4414167°N 82.8054444°W / 41.4414167; -82.8054444 FCC LMS
WVMU91.7 Ashtabula, Ohio 1723303200104.3 m (342 ft)A 41°51′14″N80°41′20″W / 41.85389°N 80.68889°W / 41.85389; -80.68889 FCC LMS

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References

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