WQLZ
{{for|the Taylorville, Illinois radio station that held the call sign WQLZ at 92.7 FM from 1993 to 2015|WMAY-FM}}
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = WQLZ
| logo =
| city = Petersburg, Illinois
| area = Springfield, Illinois
| branding = 97.7 QLZ
| frequency = 97.7 MHz
| airdate = March 17, 1987 (as WLUJ)"[http://www.wluj.org/pages.asp?pageid=107835 History of Cornerstone Community Radio, Inc.]", WLUJ. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
| format = Active rock
| erp = 6,000 watts
| haat = {{convert|100|m|sp=us}}
| class = A
| facility_id = 56229
| coordinates = {{coord|39|54|35.00|N| 89|43|1.00|W|region:US_type:city}}
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = WLUJ (1986–2001)
WLGM (2001–2002)
WYVR (2002–2007)
WLCE (2007–2015)
| affiliations =
| owner = Mid-West Family Broadcasting
| licensee = Long Nine, Inc.
| sister_stations = WMAY, WMAY-FM, WNNS
| webcast = {{listenlive|https://www.wqlz.com/player/}}
| website = [https://www.wqlz.com wqlz.com]
| licensing_authority= FCC
}}
WQLZ (97.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an active rock format, licensed to Petersburg, Illinois, United States. The station serves the Springfield, IL area and is currently owned by Long Nine, Inc.{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WQLZ |title=WQLZ Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division }}
History
The station began broadcasting March 17, 1987, and aired a Christian format as WLUJ.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1989/B-1%20Radio%20Ala%20to%20Mont%201989-5.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989], Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-96. Retrieved October 28, 2018. On August 10, 2001, the station's call sign was changed to WLGM.{{cite web|url=https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=56229&Callsign=WQLZ56229 |title=WQLZ Call Sign History |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division |access-date=October 28, 2018}} On February 12, 2002, the station's call sign was changed to WYVR. WYVR aired a modern rock format, branded "The River", "Springfield's Modern Rock".[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2002-03/A-Radio-AL-MT-BC-YB-2002-3.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2002-2003], Broadcasting & Cable, 2002. p. D-144. Retrieved October 28, 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.theriver.fm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030321021447/http://www.theriver.fm:80/|title=97.7 The River Springfield's Modern Rock|publisher=WYVR|archive-date=March 21, 2003|accessdate=October 28, 2018}} On February 17, 2007, the station's call sign was changed to WLCE, and the station adopted an adult album alternative format.Schoenberger, John. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/2000s/2007/RR-2007-06-29.pdf Doing What She Loves]", Radio & Records. June 29, 2007. p. 70. Retrieved October 28, 2018. The station was branded "Alice @ 97.7" "Springfield's Music Alternative".{{cite web|url=http://www.alice.fm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070702060747/http://www.alice.fm:80/|title=Alice @ 97.7 Springfield's Music Alternative|publisher=WLCE|archive-date=July 2, 2007|accessdate=October 28, 2018}}
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.Venta, Lance. "[https://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/94221/mwf-begins-springfield-il-shuffle/ US 92.7 Launch Completes Springfield Shakeup]", Radio Insight. September 8, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
Previous logos
References
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External links
- {{FM station data|56229|WQLZ}}
{{Springfield IL Radio}}
Category:Active rock radio stations in the United States