WCRF-FM (103.3 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Cleveland, Ohio, known as "Moody Radio Cleveland". Owned by the Moody Bible Institute, the station broadcasts a religious format and is the Cleveland affiliate for Moody Radio. Both the WCRF-FM studios and transmitter are located in the Cleveland suburb of Brecksville.
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| Broadcast area | Greater Cleveland |
| Frequency | 103.3 MHz |
| Branding | Moody Radio Cleveland |
| Programming | |
| Format | Religious |
| Affiliations | Moody Radio |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | November 23, 1958 |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | "Christian Radio Fellowship" |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 66101 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 25,500 watts |
| HAAT | 201 meters (659 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°17′48″N 81°39′27″W / 41.29667°N 81.65750°W |
| Repeater(s) |
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| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | moodyradio |
In addition to a standard analog transmission, WCRF-FM is available online, and extends its coverage outside of the Greater Cleveland area by using five full-power satellites.
History
editWCRF-FM signed on the air on November 23, 1958.[2] Since its founding, it has been owned by the Moody Bible Institute. WCRF was the first Moody radio station outside the ministry's home base of Chicago.[3] In 1981, the "-FM" suffix was re-added to the call sign after having been removed in 1960. WCRF-FM celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008.[4]
In 1998, WCRF won the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award for "Religious/Gospel Station of the Year."[5]
Programming
editThe station features a locally-produced morning show hosted by Brian Dahlen and Jannelle Nevels. Daily Christian talk and teaching programs account for all other programming.
WCRF is a member of both the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) and the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Satellites and translators
editWCRF also extends its signal via the following full-power satellites:
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
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| WVME | 91.9 FM | Meadville, Pennsylvania | 88021 | 4,400 | 94 m (308 ft) | A | 41°37′50.2″N 80°10′37.2″W / 41.630611°N 80.177000°W | LMS |
| WVML | 90.5 FM | Millersburg, Ohio | 85908 | 1,500 | 112 m (367 ft) | B1 | 40°36′8.2″N 81°44′31.5″W / 40.602278°N 81.742083°W | LMS |
| WVMN | 90.1 FM | New Castle, Pennsylvania | 43698 | 2,000 | 72 m (236 ft) | A | 41°0′47.2″N 80°17′35.2″W / 41.013111°N 80.293111°W | LMS |
| WVMS | 89.5 FM | Sandusky, Ohio | 43701 | 5,500 | 30 m (98 ft) | A | 41°26′29.1″N 82°48′19.6″W / 41.441417°N 82.805444°W | LMS |
| WVMU | 91.7 FM | Ashtabula, Ohio | 172330 | 3,200 | 104.3 m (342 ft) | A | 41°51′14″N 80°41′20″W / 41.85389°N 80.68889°W | LMS |
References
edit- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WCRF-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ [1]Broadcasting Yearbook 1959 page B-209
- ^ "Moody Radio Cleveland | About | History". Moodyradiocleveland.fm. 1958-11-23. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
- ^ "WCRF Celebrates 50 Years of Christian Programing". Akron Beacon Journal. September 27, 2008. p. B2.
- ^ "NAB Awards: Marconi Radio Awards | Past Award Winners". Nab.org. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
External links
edit- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 66101 (WCRF-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WCRF-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- FCC History Cards for WCRF-FM
- Repeaters
- Facility details for Facility ID 88021 (WVME) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- Facility details for Facility ID 85908 (WVML) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- Facility details for Facility ID 43698 (WVMN) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- Facility details for Facility ID 43701 (WVMS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- Facility details for Facility ID 172330 (WVMU) in the FCC Licensing and Management System