WQRL

WQRL
Broadcast areaSouthern Illinois / Marion / Harrisburg
Frequency106.3 MHz
BrandingQ106.3
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Ownership
OwnerDana Communications Corporation
History
First air date
October 1, 1973[1]
Former call signs
WQRX (1973–1982)[2][3]
Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID15378
ClassB1
ERP12,500 watts
HAAT140 meters (460 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewqrlradio.com

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.[5]

The station is an affiliate of the syndicated Pink Floyd program "Floydian Slip."

History

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WQRX

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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",[6] and had a variety format.[7] In 1975, the station began airing easy listening music during the day and progressive rock at night.[7] By 1980, the station had begun airing a top 40 format.[8]

WQRL

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In 1982, the station's call sign was changed to WQRL,[3] and the station adopted an adult contemporary format.[9][10] In February 1993, the station's format was changed to country music, airing programming from Unistar's Hot Country network.[11] In 1994, the station's ERP was increased to 12,500 watts, at a HAAT of 459 feet.[12] In July 1996, the station adopted an oldies format, which lasted for more than 2 decades.[13] When the 2020s rolled along, its oldies format tweaked into a classic hits format.

References

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  1. ^ a b The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991, Broadcasting & Cable, 1991. p. B-96. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c History Cards for WQRL, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WQRL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ^ WQRL fcc.gov. Accessed February 3, 2015
  6. ^ "WQRX", Mt. Vernon Register-News, October 31, 1973. p. 3-A. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  7. ^ a b Illinois Station Shifts to E.L.", Billboard, May 3, 1975. p. 22. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  8. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-64. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  9. ^ "Answer Book", The Southern Illinoisan. September 30, 1984. p. 27.
  10. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1984. p. B-75. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  11. ^ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 10 No. 8. February 24, 1993. p. 1. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  12. ^ "Construction Permit Activity", The M Street Journal. Vol. 11 No. 3. January 19, 1994. p. 3. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  13. ^ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 13 No. 30. July 24, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
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