WILQ (105.1 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to serve Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by Van Michael, through licensee Backyard Broadcasting of Pennsylvania LLC, and broadcasts a country music format. The station is an affiliate of Compass Media Networks, United Stations Radio Networks, and Motor Racing Network.[3]
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| Broadcast area | Central Pennsylvania |
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| Frequency | 105.1 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Programming | |
| Format | FM/HD1: Country music |
| Subchannels | HD2: Family Life Network HD3: WWPA simulcast |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks United Stations Radio Networks Motor Racing Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WBZD-FM, WCXR, WOTH, WWPA, WZXR | |
| History | |
Former call signs | WLYC-FM (1947–1972) WILQ-FM (1972–1977) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 52192 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 9,200 watts (analog) 638 watts (digital)[2] |
| HAAT | 346 meters (1,135 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°11′43.2″N 76°58′16.8″W / 41.195333°N 76.971333°W |
| Translator(s) | See § Translators |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www |
WILQ uses HD Radio, and broadcasts Family Life Network christian radio programming on its HD2 subchannel, which is simulcast on four FM translators. In addition, WILQ utilizes HD Radio, and broadcasts Twin Valley's Talk Network Talk radio programming on its HD3 subchannel, which is simulcast on WWPA and WMLP, and three FM translators.
History
editThe Federal Communications Commission granted Lycoming County Broadcasting Company a construction permit for the station on April 29, 1947 with the WLYC-FM call sign. The station was granted its first license on August 18, 1950.[4]
Translators
editThe following four translators are licensed to Family Life Ministries, Inc., and simulcast Family Life Network programming[5] broadcast on WILQ-HD2:
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W255BL | 98.9 FM | Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania | 154675 | 240 | 222 m (728 ft) | D | 40°59′16.1″N 76°32′49.5″W / 40.987806°N 76.547083°W | LMS |
| W272DV | 102.3 FM | Lock Haven, Pennsylvania | 94016 | 250 | 217 m (712 ft) | D | 41°07′12.1″N 77°24′24.9″W / 41.120028°N 77.406917°W | LMS |
| W277BJ | 103.3 FM | Williamsport, Pennsylvania | 156045 | 250 | 411 m (1,348 ft) | D | 41°12′32.0″N 76°57′30.0″W / 41.208889°N 76.958333°W | LMS |
| W284BG | 104.7 FM | Lewisburg, Pennsylvania | 150750 | 250 | 284 m (932 ft) | D | 40°56′32.3″N 76°49′3.9″W / 40.942306°N 76.817750°W | LMS |
References
edit- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WILQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "FCC 335-FM Digital Notification [WILQ]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. April 1, 2015. Retrieved 2017-06-25.
- ^ "Radio Stations [MRN]". mrn.com. Retrieved 2017-06-25.
- ^ "History Cards for WILQ". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
- ^ "Find a Station". fln.org. Retrieved 2017-06-25.
External links
edit- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 52192 (WILQ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WILQ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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