WQFL
Broadcast areaRockford and Vicinity
Frequency100.9 FM (MHz)
BrandingAir 1
Programming
FormatChristian Worship
AffiliationsAir1
Ownership
OwnerEducational Media Foundation
WILV
History
First air date
May 2, 1974[1]
Call sign meaning
"Quest For Life"
Technical information
ClassA
ERP2,700 watts
HAAT149 meters (489 ft)
Translator(s)105.3 MHz W287AU (Dekalb)
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.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]

History

The station began broadcasting May 2, 1974, and was owned by Open Bible Church.[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. ^ a b c Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 478-479.
  4. ^ a b c 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.

External links

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Radio stations in the Rockford, Illinois, metropolitan area
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