WQKY

WQKY (98.9 FM, "The River 98.9") is a commercial FM radio station licensed to serve Emporium, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by Salter Communications, Inc. and broadcasts a classic hits format.

WQKY
CityEmporium, Pennsylvania
BrandingThe River 98.9
SloganYour Home For Classic Hits
Frequency98.9 MHz
FormatClassic Hits
ERP2,000 watts
HAAT167 meters (548 ft)
ClassA
Facility ID53582
Transmitter coordinates41°29′32.2″N 78°15′18.0″W
Former frequencies92.7 MHz (1983 – 1996)
OwnerSalter Communications, Inc.
Sister stationsWLEM
Websitewww.theriver989.com

History

The Federal Communications Commission granted Emporium Broadcasting Company a construction permit for the station on April 27, 1983 with the WQKY call sign. Originally assigned to 92.7 MHz,[1] the FCC granted the station its first license on August 6, 1985.[2]

The FCC granted a transfer of the station's license to Priority Communications, Inc. on December 20, 1993.[3] On July 13, 1994, the FCC granted the station a construction permit to change the station's frequency to 98.9 MHz (Channel 255A)[4] followed by a new license granted on September 11, 1996.[5]

The FCC granted a transfer of the station's license to Salter Communications, Inc. on November 9, 2006. The sale consummated on November 22, 2006.[6]

References
  1. "Original Construction Permit [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. April 27, 1983. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  2. "License to Cover [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. August 6, 1985. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  3. "Assignment of License [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. December 20, 1993. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  4. "Minor Change to a Licensed Facility [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. July 13, 1994. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  5. "License to Cover [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. September 11, 1996. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  6. "Assignment of License [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. November 22, 2006. Retrieved 2020-01-12.

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