WQRL (106.3 FM, "Q106.3") is a radio station licensed to Benton, Illinois, covering Southern Illinois, including Marion, Benton, and Harrisburg. WQRL has a classic hits format and is owned by Dana Communications Corporation.[4]
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| Broadcast area | Southern Illinois / Marion / Harrisburg |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.3 MHz |
| Branding | Q106.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Dana Communications Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | October 1, 1973[1] |
Former call signs | WQRX (1973–1982)[2][3] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 15378 |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 12,500 watts |
| HAAT | 140 meters (460 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wqrlradio.com |
The station is an affiliate of the syndicated Pink Floyd program "Floydian Slip."
History edit
WQRX edit
The station began broadcasting October 1, 1973, and originally held the call sign WQRX.[1][2] It had an ERP of 3,000 watts at a HAAT of 300 feet.[2] The station was branded "The Golden Voice of Southern Illinois",[5] and had a variety format.[6] In 1975, the station began airing easy listening music during the day and progressive rock at night.[6] By 1980, the station had begun airing a top 40 format.[7]
WQRL edit
In 1982, the station's call sign was changed to WQRL,[3] and the station adopted an adult contemporary format.[8][9] In February 1993, the station's format was changed to country music, airing programming from Unistar's Hot Country network.[10] In 1994, the station's ERP was increased to 12,500 watts, at a HAAT of 459 feet.[11] In July 1996, the station adopted an oldies format, which lasted for more than 2 decades. When the 2020s rolled along, its oldies format tweaked into a classic hits format.[12]
References edit
- ^ a b The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991, Broadcasting & Cable, 1991. p. B-96. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ a b c History Cards for WQRL, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ a b Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ WQRL fcc.gov. Accessed February 3, 2015
- ^ "WQRX", Mt. Vernon Register-News, October 31, 1973. p. 3-A. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ a b Illinois Station Shifts to E.L.", Billboard, May 3, 1975. p. 22. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-64. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ "Answer Book", The Southern Illinoisan. September 30, 1984. p. 27.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1984. p. B-75. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 10 No. 8. February 24, 1993. p. 1. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ "Construction Permit Activity", The M Street Journal. Vol. 11 No. 3. January 19, 1994. p. 3. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 13 No. 30. July 24, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
External links edit
- WQRL's website
- WQRL in the FCC FM station database
- WQRL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database