WQLZ
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| Broadcast area | Springfield, Illinois |
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| Frequency | 97.7 MHz |
| Branding | 97.7 QLZ |
| Programming | |
| Format | Active Rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WMAY, WNNS, WUSW | |
| History | |
First air date | January 24, 1986 (as WLUJ) |
Former call signs | WLUJ (1986-2001) WLGM (2001-2002) WYVR (2002-2007) WLCE (2007-2015) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 56229 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°54′35.00″N 89°43′1.00″W / 39.9097222°N 89.7169444°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wqlz.com |
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.[1]
History
The station went on the air as WLUJ on 1986-01-24. On 2001-08-10, the station changed its call sign to WLGM, on 2002-02-12 to WYVR, on 2007-02-17 to WLCE, and on 2015-09-04 to the current WQLZ[2]
On August 24, 2015, WLCE flipped to active rock, temporarily simulcasting WQLZ, as "Real Rock 97.7 QLZ", On September 4, WQLZ moved permanently to 97.7.[3]
The station features the 3rd String Morning Show with Styles & Kaytie, Kyle in afternoons, and nights with Harddrive XL.
Previous logo
References
- ^ "WQLZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WQLZ Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Alice Doesn’t Live In Springfield Anymore As WQLZ Moves To 97.7
External links
- ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› WQLZ in the FCC FM station database
- WQLZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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