WQLZ
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Broadcast area | Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|
| [[Frequency|FrequencTemplate:Pluralize from text]] | 92.7 MHz |
| Branding | 92.7 QLZ |
| Programming | |
| Format | Active rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Woodward Community Media - Springfield, IL |
| WCVS-FM, WFMB, WFMB-FM, WMAY, WMAY-FM, WNNS | |
| History | |
First air date | December 1968 (as WTIM-FM) |
Former call signs | WTIM-FM (1967–1975) WEEE (1975–1983) WTJY (1983–1993) WQLZ (1993-2015) WUSW-FM (2015) WUSW (2015–2021) WMAY-FM (2021–2025) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 56229 | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
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| Links | |
Public license information | Template:FCC Licensing and Management System facility |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | wqlz.com |
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WQLZ (92.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an active rock format, licensed to Taylorville, Illinois, United States. The station serves the Springfield, IL area and is currently owned by Long Nine, Inc.[2]
History
The station began broadcasting March 17, 1987, and aired a Christian format as WLUJ.[3][4] On August 10, 2001, the station's call sign was changed to WLGM.[5] On February 12, 2002, the station's call sign was changed to WYVR.[5] WYVR aired a modern rock format, branded "The River", "Springfield's Modern Rock".[6][7] On February 17, 2007, the station's call sign was changed to WLCE, and the station adopted an adult album alternative format.[5][8] The station was branded "Alice @ 97.7" "Springfield's Music Alternative".[9]
On August 24, 2015, WLCE flipped to active rock, temporarily simulcasting 92.7 WQLZ in Taylorville, Illinois, as "Real Rock 97.7 QLZ", On September 4, WQLZ moved permanently to 97.7, and the station's call sign was changed to the current WQLZ.[10][5]
On June 2nd, 2025, WQLZ announced on their social media accounts the station will be returning to the 92.7 FM frequency on July 1, 2025. A callsign swap form was filed with the FCC with the WMAY-FM call letters moving to 97.7 FM.
Previous logos
File:WLCE logo.jpg File:WQLZ-FM 2016.png
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Facility Technical Data for WQLZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."WQLZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "History of Cornerstone Community Radio, Inc.", WLUJ. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989[dead link], Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-96. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."WQLZ Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2002-2003, Broadcasting & Cable, 2002. p. D-144. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."97.7 The River Springfield's Modern Rock". WYVR. Archived from the original on March 21, 2003. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ Schoenberger, John. "Doing What She Loves", Radio & Records. June 29, 2007. p. 70. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Alice @ 97.7 Springfield's Music Alternative". WLCE. Archived from the original on July 2, 2007. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ Venta, Lance. "US 92.7 Launch Completes Springfield Shakeup", Radio Insight. September 8, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
External links
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- WQLZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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