WQKY

WQKY (98.9 FM, "The River 98.9") is a commercial FM radio station licensed to serve Emporium, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by Salter Communications, Inc. and broadcasts a classic hits format.

WQKY
CityEmporium, Pennsylvania
Frequency98.9 MHz
BrandingThe River 98.9
SloganYour Home For Classic Hits
Programming
FormatClassic Hits
Ownership
OwnerSalter Communications, Inc.
WLEM
History
Former frequencies
92.7 MHz (1983 1996)
Technical information
Facility ID53582
ClassA
ERP2,000 watts
HAAT167 meters (548 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°29′32.2″N 78°15′18.0″W
Links
Websitewww.theriver989.com

History

The Federal Communications Commission granted Emporium Broadcasting Company a construction permit for the station on April 27, 1983 with the WQKY call sign. Originally assigned to 92.7 MHz,[1] the FCC granted the station its first license on August 6, 1985.[2]

The FCC granted a transfer of the station's license to Priority Communications, Inc. on December 20, 1993.[3] On July 13, 1994, the FCC granted the station a construction permit to change the station's frequency to 98.9 MHz (Channel 255A)[4] followed by a new license granted on September 11, 1996.[5]

The FCC granted a transfer of the station's license to Salter Communications, Inc. on November 9, 2006. The sale consummated on November 22, 2006.[6]

References

  1. "Original Construction Permit [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. April 27, 1983. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  2. "License to Cover [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. August 6, 1985. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  3. "Assignment of License [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. December 20, 1993. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  4. "Minor Change to a Licensed Facility [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. July 13, 1994. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  5. "License to Cover [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. September 11, 1996. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  6. "Assignment of License [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. November 22, 2006. Retrieved 2020-01-12.

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