WQLZ

WQLZ (97.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an active rock format, licensed to Petersburg, Illinois, United States. The station serves the Springfield, IL area and is currently owned by Long Nine, Inc.[2]

For the Taylorville, Illinois radio station that held the call sign WQLZ at 92.7 FM from 1993 to 2015, see WUSW (FM).
WQLZ
CityPetersburg, Illinois
Broadcast areaSpringfield, Illinois
Branding97.7 QLZ
SloganAnything That Rocks
Frequency97.7 MHz
First air dateMarch 17, 1987 (as WLUJ)[1]
FormatActive Rock
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
ClassA
Facility ID56229
Transmitter coordinates39°54′35.00″N 89°43′1.00″W
Former call signsWLUJ (1986-2001)
WLGM (2001-2002)
WYVR (2002-2007)
WLCE (2007-2015)
OwnerMid-West Family Broadcasting
(Long Nine, Inc.)
Sister stationsWMAY, WNNS, WUSW
WebcastListen Live
Websitewqlz.com

History

The station began broadcasting March 17, 1987, and aired a Christian format as WLUJ.[1][3] On August 10, 2001, the station's call sign was changed to WLGM.[4] On February 12, 2002 the station's call sign was changed to WYVR.[4] WYVR aired a modern rock format, branded "The River", "Springfield's Modern Rock".[5][6] On February 17, 2007, the station's call sign was changed to WLCE, and the station adopted an adult album alternative format.[4][7] The station was branded "Alice @ 97.7" "Springfield's Music Alternative".[8]

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.[9][4]

The station features the 3rd String Morning Show with Mo Lightning, Kyle in afternoons, and nights with Harddrive XL.

References
  1. "History of Cornerstone Community Radio, Inc.", WLUJ. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  2. "WQLZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989, Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-96. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  4. "WQLZ Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  5. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2002-2003, Broadcasting & Cable, 2002. p. D-144. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  6. "97.7 The River Springfield's Modern Rock". WYVR. Archived from the original on March 21, 2003. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  7. Schoenberger, John. "Doing What She Loves", Radio & Records. June 29, 2007. p. 70. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  8. "Alice @ 97.7 Springfield's Music Alternative". WLCE. Archived from the original on July 2, 2007. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  9. Venta, Lance. "US 92.7 Launch Completes Springfield Shakeup", Radio Insight. September 8, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
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