WQHN

Last updated
WQHN
Broadcast area Petoskey
Frequency 100.9 MHz
Branding"The Promise FM"
Programming
Format Christian
Ownership
OwnerNorthern Christian Radio
History
First air date
June 25, 1989 [1]
Former call signs
WIZY (1987–2003) [2]
WICV (2003–2018) [2]
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Class A
ERP 2,800 watts
HAAT 149 meters (489 ft)
Links
Public license information
Website promisefm.com

WQHN (100.9 FM, "The Promise FM") is a radio station in East Jordan, Michigan. Broadcasting a Christian format, the station is owned by Northern Christian Radio.

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History

WQHN began broadcasting on June 25, 1989 with the call sign WIZY. [1] Originally owned by Interlochen Center for the Arts, the station changed its call sign to WICV on August 11, 2003. [2] [1] The station was an affiliate of Interlochen Public Radio's "Classical IPR" network. [1] [3]

Effective March 26, 2018, Interlochen Center for the Arts sold WICV to Northern Christian Radio for $150,000, and the station picked up the new owner's "The Promise FM" Christian programming. [4] [5] [6] [7] The station's call sign was changed to WQHN the same day. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1993 , Broadcasting & Cable, 1993. p. B-177. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  3. "Classical IPR". Interlochen Public Radio. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  4. Jacobson, Adam. "Interlochen Public Radio Sells A Stick", Radio & Television Business Report. January 10, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  5. "Interlochen Sells Jordan Station", Michigan Association of Broadcasters. January 18, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  6. "Michigan Noncommercial FM Sold", All Access Music Group. January 10, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  7. Application Search Details – BALED-20180109ABV, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 19, 2019.

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