WQLZ
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | WQLZ |
| city | Taylorville, Illinois |
| area | Springfield, Illinois |
| branding | 92.7 QLZ |
| frequency | 92.7 MHz |
| airdate | (as WTIM-FM) |
| format | Active rock |
| erp | 6,000 watts |
| haat | 100 m |
| class | A |
| facility_id | 56229 |
| coordinates | |
| former_callsigns | WTIM-FM (1967–1975) |
| WEEE (1975–1983) | |
| WTJY (1983–1993) | |
| WQLZ (1993-2015) | |
| WUSW-FM (2015) | |
| WUSW (2015–2021) | |
| WMAY-FM (2021–2025) | |
| owner | Woodward Community Media - Springfield, IL |
| sister_stations | WCVS-FM, WFMB, WFMB-FM, WMAY, WMAY-FM, WNNS |
| webcast | |
| website | wqlz.com |
| licensing_authority | FCC |
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| name = WQLZ | logo = | city = Taylorville, Illinois | area = Springfield, Illinois | branding = 92.7 QLZ | frequency = 92.7 MHz | airdate = (as WTIM-FM) | format = Active rock | erp = 6,000 watts | haat = 100 m | class = A | facility_id = 56229 | coordinates = | callsign_meaning = | former_callsigns = WTIM-FM (1967–1975) WEEE (1975–1983) WTJY (1983–1993) WQLZ (1993-2015) WUSW-FM (2015) WUSW (2015–2021) WMAY-FM (2021–2025) | affiliations = | owner = Woodward Community Media - Springfield, IL | sister_stations = WCVS-FM, WFMB, WFMB-FM, WMAY, WMAY-FM, WNNS | webcast = | website = wqlz.com | licensing_authority= FCC
WQLZ (92.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an active rock format, licensed to Taylorville, Illinois, United States. The station serves the Springfield, IL area and is currently owned by Long Nine, Inc.
History
The station began broadcasting March 17, 1987, and aired a Christian format as WLUJ. On August 10, 2001, the station's call sign was changed to WLGM. On February 12, 2002, the station's call sign was changed to WYVR. WYVR aired a modern rock format, branded "The River", "Springfield's Modern Rock". On February 17, 2007, the station's call sign was changed to WLCE, and the station adopted an adult album alternative format. The station was branded "Alice @ 97.7" "Springfield's Music Alternative".
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.
On June 2nd, 2025, WQLZ announced on their social media accounts the station will be returning to the 92.7 FM frequency on July 1, 2025. A callsign swap form was filed with the FCC with the WMAY-FM call letters moving to 97.7 FM.
Previous logos
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References
References
- "WQLZ Facility Record". United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division.
- "[http://www.wluj.org/pages.asp?pageid=107835 History of Cornerstone Community Radio, Inc.]", WLUJ. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1989/B-1%20Radio%20Ala%20to%20Mont%201989-5.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 1989. p. B-96. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- "WQLZ Call Sign History". United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division.
- ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2002-03/A-Radio-AL-MT-BC-YB-2002-3.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2002-2003]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 2002. p. D-144. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- "97.7 The River Springfield's Modern Rock". WYVR.
- Schoenberger, John. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/2000s/2007/RR-2007-06-29.pdf Doing What She Loves]", ''[[Radio & Records]]''. June 29, 2007. p. 70. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- "Alice @ 97.7 Springfield's Music Alternative". WLCE.
- Venta, Lance. "[https://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/94221/mwf-begins-springfield-il-shuffle/ US 92.7 Launch Completes Springfield Shakeup]", ''Radio Insight''. September 8, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
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