WQNR

WQNR (99.9 FM, "99.9 Kate FM") is a radio station broadcasting a variety hits format.[2] Licensed to Tallassee, Alabama, United States, the station serves the Auburn, Alabama, area. The station is currently owned by Tiger Communications, Inc.[3]

WQNR
CityTallassee, Alabama
Broadcast areaAuburn, Alabama
Columbus, Georgia
Frequency99.9 MHz
Branding99.9 Kate FM
SloganBest of the '70s, '80s, & Whatever
Programming
FormatVariety Hits
Ownership
OwnerTiger Communications, Inc.
WACQ, WAUD, WQSI, WTGZ
History
First air date
1992 (as WACQ-FM)
Former call signs
WACQ-FM (1989-1999)[1]
Technical information
Facility ID68310
ClassA
ERP2,950 watts
HAAT142 meters
Transmitter coordinates
32°26′30″N 85°47′45″W
Links
Webcasthttp://mixlr.com/99katefm/
Websitekatefm.com

The station was assigned the WQNR call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on July 29, 1999.[1]

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

Programming

The station has been previously known as "99.9 The Rock" with an adult album alternative music format. On April 14, 2008, the station was rebranded as "99.9 Kate FM" with a variety hits format.[4]

Awards and honors

In 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 WQNR, as 99.9 'The Rock', was recognized as "College Station of the Year" by New Music Weekly Magazine at the New Music Awards.[5]

References

  1. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  2. "WQNR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  4. ""Kate FM" website".
  5. "2007 New Music Awards". New Music Weekly. 2007-11-10.


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