WKQY

WKQY
Broadcast areaTazewell, Virginia
Richlands, Virginia
Welch, West Virginia
Frequency100.1 FM MHz
Programming
FormatContemporary Christian
Religious[1]
NetworkCSN International
AffiliationsCSN International
Ownership
OwnerCSN International
WTZE
History
First air date
September 1, 1968[2]
Former call signs
WTZE-FM (1968-1998)
WKQY (1998–Present)[3]
Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID64665
ClassA
ERP4,200 Watts
HAAT119 meters (390 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°8′1.0″N 81°35′42.0″W / 37.133611°N 81.595000°W / 37.133611; -81.595000
Links
Public license information
WebcastWKQY Webstream
WebsiteWKQY Online

WKQY is a Contemporary Christian and Religious-formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Tazewell, Virginia, serving Tazewell and Richlands in Virginia and Welch in West Virginia.[1] WKQY is owned and operated by CSN International.[5]

History

WKQY was purchased by Calvary Chapel of Twin Falls, Inc. in 2013 and became an affiliate of CSN International on May 1, 2013.[6]

The station was previously owned by Triad Broadcasting Company, LLC.[7] Prior to its current format, the station aired a Classic rock format as "Eagle 100.1 & 100.9 FM", simulcasting sister station WKOY-FM.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  2. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-572. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  3. ^ "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WKQY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ^ "WKQY Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  6. ^ "Application for Consent to Assignment of Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. April 18, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Larry Wilson buys Triad Broadcasting". Streamline RBR, Inc. December 1, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2015.