KQCR-FM (98.9 MHz) is a 6,000-watt radio station licensed by the FCC for operation in Parkersburg, Iowa, with its broadcast originating from Hampton, Iowa and its tower located between Aplington, Iowa and Ackley, Iowa. KQCR-FM serves Franklin and Butler Counties, as well as portions of Hardin, Wright, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Hamilton, Hancock, and Grundy Counties.
| Broadcast area | Hampton, Iowa |
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| Frequency | 98.9 MHz |
| Branding | 99 The Wave |
| Programming | |
| Format | Yacht rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KLMJ | |
| History | |
First air date | November 2000 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 78272 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 m (330 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°33′47″N 92°57′22″W / 42.56306°N 92.95611°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | radioonthego.com |
The station first began broadcasting in November 2000, playing mostly adult contemporary music. KQCR also features live coverage of high school sporting activities and local events such as the Butler County Fair.
On March 24, 2023, it was announced that the station would flip its format to a yacht rock format under the branding name "99 The Wave" on March 27.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KQCR-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Yacht Rock wave cruises into Iowa". RadioInsight. March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
External links
edit- KQCR official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 78272 (KQCR-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KQCR-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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