WCRF-FM
Broadcast areaGreater Cleveland
Frequency103.3 MHz
BrandingMoody Radio Cleveland
Programming
FormatReligious
AffiliationsMoody 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 ID66101
ClassB
ERP25,500 watts
HAAT201 meters (659 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°17′48″N 81°39′27″W / 41.29667°N 81.65750°W / 41.29667; -81.65750
Repeater(s)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitemoodyradio.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.

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 coordinates FCC info
WVME 91.9 FM Meadville, Pennsylvania 88021 4400 94 m (308 ft) A 41°37′50.20″N 80°10′37.20″W / 41.6306111°N 80.1770000°W / 41.6306111; -80.1770000 LMS
WVML 90.5 FM Millersburg, Ohio 85908 1500 112 m (367 ft) B1 40°36′8.20″N 81°44′31.50″W / 40.6022778°N 81.7420833°W / 40.6022778; -81.7420833 LMS
WVMN 90.1 FM New Castle, Pennsylvania 43698 2000 72 m (236 ft) A 41°00′47.20″N 80°17′35.20″W / 41.0131111°N 80.2931111°W / 41.0131111; -80.2931111 LMS
WVMS 89.5 FM Sandusky, Ohio 43701 5500 30 m (98 ft) A 41°26′29.10″N 82°48′19.60″W / 41.4414167°N 82.8054444°W / 41.4414167; -82.8054444 LMS
WVMU 91.7 FM Ashtabula, Ohio 172330 3200 104.3 m (342 ft) A 41°51′14″N 80°41′20″W / 41.85389°N 80.68889°W / 41.85389; -80.68889 LMS

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WCRF-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ [1]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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Radio stations in the Cleveland, Ohio metropolitan area
Radio stations in the Mahoning Valley, including Youngstown, Ohio and New Castle, Pennsylvania
Radio stations in the Vacationland region (Sandusky/Port Clinton, OH and the Lake Erie Islands)
Radio stations in Meadvilleā€“Franklin, Pennsylvania
Religious radio stations in the state of Ohio
Religious radio stations in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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