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WLYQ

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WLYQ
Broadcast areaMid-Ohio Valley
Frequency1050 kHz
BrandingWillie 94.7
Programming
FormatClassic country[1]
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG
Ownership
OwnerSeven Mountains Media
WGGE, WHBR-FM, WPKB, WRZZ, WXIL
History
First air date
April 9, 1954 (as WCEF)[2]
Former call signs
  • WCEF (1954–1974)
  • WADC (1974–2018)
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Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID15255
ClassD
Power5,000 watts day
144 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
39°15′29.0″N 81°33′49.0″W / 39.258056°N 81.563611°W / 39.258056; -81.563611
Translator(s)94.7 W234DC (Parkersburg)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websiteitswillieradio.com

WLYQ (1050 AM) is a classic country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving the Mid-Ohio Valley.[1] WLYQ is owned and operated by Seven Mountains Media.

History

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Logo before eliminating the AM from its branding

On February 1, 2018, WADC changed their format from adult standards to classic country, branded as "Willie 1050" under new WLYQ calls.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  2. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-590. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  3. ^ "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLYQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ^ Willie Comes to Parkersburg Radioinsight - February 2, 2018]
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