WLCQ-LP

Summary

WLCQ-LP (99.7 FM, "The Q 99.7") is a radio station licensed to serve Feeding Hills, Massachusetts.[1] The station is owned by Lighthouse Christian Center.[3] It airs a Christian Contemporary music format.[4][5]

WLCQ-LP
Broadcast areaSpringfield, Massachusetts
Frequency99.7 MHz
BrandingThe Q 99.7
Programming
FormatChristian contemporary
Ownership
OwnerLighthouse Christian Center
History
First air date
October 29, 2006[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID133854
ClassL1
ERP100 watts, Stereo
HAAT28.9 meters (95 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°04′59″N 72°38′47″W / 42.08306°N 72.64639°W / 42.08306; -72.64639
Links
Public license information
LMS
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.theq997.com

The station was assigned the WLCQ-LP call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on June 18, 2005.[6]

FCC troubles edit

In October 2015, Saga Communications filed a petition to revoke the license of WLCQ-LP under a claim of interference with their Northampton-licensed station WLZX-FM (99.3).[7] Saga accused WLCQ-LP of several technical errors of their license, including operating their transmitter "more than a football field" from the licensed location, as well as changing antennas from a "one bay to a two bay" without prior notification to the commission, among other errors. WLCQ-LP filed to correct the errors with the FCC in November 2015.[8] The status of the objection, construction permit to correct facilities, and special temporary authority have been resolved with the commission as the FCC struck down Saga's complaints.[9]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Fybush, Scott (2006-10-30). "CC Cutbacks in Rochester Claim Five Jobs". NorthEast Radio Watch.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLCQ-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ Freebairn, William (2005-07-24). "Radio volunteers set 'barn raising'". The Republican.
  4. ^ "LPFM Massachusetts". LPFM Database. Archived from the original on 2008-03-18. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  5. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  6. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  7. ^ "Public Notice Comment".
  8. ^ "Application Search Details".
  9. ^ "FCC Strikes Down Saga's LPFM Interference Complaint". 25 August 2017.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • WLCQ in the FCC FM station database
  • WLCQ-LP at FCCdata.org
  • WLCQ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database