Frequency | 98.9 MHz |
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Branding | The River 98.9 |
Programming | |
Format | Classic hits |
Ownership | |
Owner | Salter Communications, Inc. |
WLEM | |
History | |
First air date | 1985 (at 92.7) |
Former frequencies | 92.7 MHz (1983-1996) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 53582 |
Class | A |
ERP | 2,000 watts |
HAAT | 167 meters (548 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°29′32.2″N 78°15′18.0″W / 41.492278°N 78.255000°W |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | www |
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.
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
- ↑ "Original Construction Permit [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. April 27, 1983. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "License to Cover [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. August 6, 1985. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "Assignment of License [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. December 20, 1993. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "Minor Change to a Licensed Facility [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. July 13, 1994. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "License to Cover [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. September 11, 1996. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "Assignment of License [WQKY]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. November 22, 2006. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
External links
- Official website
- WQKY in the FCC FM station database
- WQKY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database