WQFL (FM)

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WQFL
Broadcast area Rockford and Vicinity
Frequency 100.9 FM (MHz)
BrandingAir 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
Licensing authority
 FCC
Class A
ERP 2,700 watts
HAAT 149 meters (489 ft)
Translator 105.3 MHz W287AU (Dekalb)
Links
Public license information
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]

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History

The station began broadcasting May 2, 1974, and was owned by Open Bible Church, which was pastored by Pastor Don and Donna Lyons. [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

  1. ↑ Broadcasting Yearbook 1975 , Broadcasting. 1975. p. C-60. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  2. ↑ WQFL fcc.gov. Accessed December 30, 2013
  3. 1 2 3 Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 478-479.
  4. 1 2 3 Bona, Thomas V. "K-LOVE owner takes over Rockford radio stations", Rockford Register Star . June 5, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Positive Hit Radio 101QFL". WQFL. Archived from the original on April 21, 2008. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Positive Hit Radio! 101QFL". WQFL. Archived from the original on May 17, 2004. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Asset Purchase Agreement", fcc.gov. May 8, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.

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