WQFL (FM) explained

WQFL (100.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian Worship format as an affiliate of Air1. Licensed to Rockford, Illinois, the station is currently owned by Educational Media Foundation.^[2]

History

The station began broadcasting May 2, 1974, and was owned by Open Bible Church, which was pastored by Pastor Don and Donna Lyons. ^{[3] [4]} In 1979, the station was sold to Rockford First Assembly of God, which operated it through its subsidiary Quest For Life, Inc.^{[3] [4]} The station would later air a Christian Contemporary format as "Positive Hit Radio 101QFL".^{[5] [6] [3]} In 2009, the station was sold to Educational Media Foundation, along with 91.1 WGSL, for $2 million.^{[4] [7]}

External links

42.3222°N -89.0115°W

Notes and References

1. Broadcasting Yearbook 1975, Broadcasting. 1975. p. C-60. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
2. http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=wqfl WQFL
3. Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 478-479.
4. Bona, Thomas V. "K-LOVE owner takes over Rockford radio stations", Rockford Register Star. June 5, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
5. Web site: Positive Hit Radio 101QFL. https://web.archive.org/web/20080421173302/http://www.101qfl.com/. WQFL . April 21, 2008. August 26, 2018 . dead.
6. Web site: Positive Hit Radio! 101QFL. https://web.archive.org/web/20040517235523/http://101qfl.com/. WQFL . May 17, 2004. August 26, 2018 . dead.
7. "Asset Purchase Agreement", fcc.gov. May 8, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.