WQRL

WQRL (106.3 FM) is a radio station licensed to Benton, Illinois, covering Southern Illinois, including Marion, Benton, and Harrisburg. WQRL has an oldies format and is owned by Dana Communications Corporation.[4]

WQRL
CityBenton, Illinois
Broadcast areaSouthern Illinois / Marion / Harrisburg
Frequency106.3 MHz
BrandingQ106.3
SloganGood Times, Great Oldies
Programming
FormatOldies
Ownership
OwnerDana Communications Corporation
History
First air date
October 1, 1973[1]
Former call signs
WQRX (1973-1982)[2][3]
Technical information
Facility ID15378
ClassB1
ERP12,500 watts
HAAT140 meters (460 ft)
Links
Websitewqrlradio.com

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

History

WQRX

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

WQRL

In 1982, the station's call sign was changed to WQRL,[3] and the station adopted an adult contemporary format.[8][9] In February 1993, the station's format was changed to country music, airing programming from Unistar's Hot Country network.[10] In 1994, the station's ERP was increased to 12,500 watts, at a HAAT of 459 feet.[11] In July 1996, the station adopted an oldies format.[12]

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

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