WCRF-FM

WCRF-FM (103.3 FM) – branded Moody Radio Cleveland – is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to serve Cleveland, Ohio, servicing Greater 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, Ohio.

WCRF-FM
CityCleveland, Ohio
Broadcast areaGreater Cleveland
Frequency103.3 MHz
BrandingMoody Radio Cleveland
SloganFrom the Word to Life
Programming
FormatReligious
AffiliationsMoody Radio
Ownership
OwnerMoody Bible Institute
(The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago)
History
First air date
November 23, 1958 (1958-11-23)
Former call signs
WCRF-FM (1958–60)
WCRF (1960–81)
Call sign meaning
Christian Radio Fellowship
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID66101
ClassB
ERP25,500 watts
HAAT201 meters (659 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°17′48″N 81°39′27″W
Repeater(s)91.9 WVME (Meadville)
90.5 WVML (Millersburg)
90.1 WVMN (New Castle)
89.5 WVMS (Sandusky)
91.7 WVMU (Ashtabula)
Links
Public license information
Profile
LMS
WebcastListen live
Websitemoodyradio.org/cleveland

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 November 23, 1958 under the ownership of the Moody Bible Institute (MBI); WCRF was the first Moody radio station outside of Moody's home in Chicago, Illinois.[1] In 1981, the FM suffix was re-added to the call sign after having been removed in 1960. WCRF celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008.[2]

In 1998, WCRF won the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award for Religious/Gospel Station of the Year.[3]

Current 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 signFrequency
(MHz)		City of licenseFacility
ID		ERP
(W)		Height
(m (ft))		ClassTransmitter coordinatesFCC info
WVME91.9Meadville, Pennsylvania88021440094 m (308 ft)A41°37′50.20″N 80°10′37.20″WFCC
WVML90.5Millersburg, Ohio859081500112 m (367 ft)B140°36′8.20″N 81°44′31.50″WFCC
WVMN90.1New Castle, Pennsylvania43698200072 m (236 ft)A41°00′47.20″N 80°17′35.20″WFCC
WVMS89.5Sandusky, Ohio43701550030 m (98 ft)A41°26′29.10″N 82°48′19.60″WFCC
WVMU91.7Ashtabula, Ohio1723303200104.3 m (342 ft)A41°51′14″N 80°41′20″WFCC

References
  1. "Moody Radio Cleveland | About | History". Moodyradiocleveland.fm. 1958-11-23. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
  2. "WCRF Celebrates 50 Years of Christian Programing". Akron Beacon Journal. September 27, 2008. p. B2.
  3. "NAB Awards: Marconi Radio Awards | Past Award Winners". Nab.org. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
Repeaters
  • WVME in the FCC's FM station database
  • WVML in the FCC's FM station database
  • WVMN in the FCC's FM station database
  • WVMS in the FCC's FM station database
  • WVMU in the FCC's FM station database
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