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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.
History
The station began broadcasting May 2, 1974, and was owned by Open Bible Church, which was pastored by Pastor Don and Donna Lyons. In 1979, the station was sold to Rockford First Assembly of God, which operated it through its subsidiary Quest For Life, Inc. The station would later air a Christian Contemporary format as "Positive Hit Radio 101QFL". In 2009, the station was sold to Educational Media Foundation, along with 91.1 WGSL, for $2 million.
References
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1975, Broadcasting. 1975. p. C-60. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ WQFL fcc.gov. Accessed December 30, 2013
- ^ Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 478-479.
- ^ Bona, Thomas V. "K-LOVE owner takes over Rockford radio stations", Rockford Register Star. June 5, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ "Positive Hit Radio 101QFL". WQFL. Archived from the original on April 21, 2008. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ "Positive Hit Radio! 101QFL". WQFL. Archived from the original on May 17, 2004. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ "Asset Purchase Agreement", fcc.gov. May 8, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 54255 (WQFL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WQFL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
42°19′20″N 89°00′41″W / 42.3222°N 89.0115°W
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