WQLZ
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.
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| Broadcast area | Springfield, Illinois |
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| Frequency | 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 |
| Facility ID | 56229 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°54′35.00″N 89°43′1.00″W / 39.9097222°N 89.7169444°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | wqlz.com |
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
[edit]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
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References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WQLZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "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, Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-96. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 56229 (WQLZ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WQLZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database