WQNR
Encyclopedia
WQNR is a radio station
broadcasting a variety hits format. Licensed to Tallassee, Alabama
, USA, the station serves the Auburn, Alabama
, area. The station is currently owned by Tiger Communications, Inc.
The station was assigned the WQNR call letters by the Federal Communications Commission
on July 29, 1999.
music format. On April 14, 2008, the station was rebranded as "99.9 Kate FM" with a variety hits format.
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Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
broadcasting a variety hits format. Licensed to Tallassee, Alabama
Tallassee, Alabama
Tallassee is a city on the Tallapoosa River, located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2000 census the population was 4,934...
, USA, the station serves the Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, Alabama
Auburn is a city in Lee County, Alabama, United States. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama with a 2010 population of 53,380. It is a principal city of the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Area...
, area. The station is currently owned by Tiger Communications, Inc.
The station was assigned the WQNR call letters by the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
on July 29, 1999.
Programming
The station has been previously known as "99.9 The Rock" with an adult album alternativeAdult album alternative
Adult album alternative is a radio format. A spinoff from the album-oriented rock format, its roots trace to the 1960s and 1970s from the earlier freeform and progressive formats....
music format. On April 14, 2008, the station was rebranded as "99.9 Kate FM" with a variety hits format.
Awards and honors
In 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 WQNR, as 99.9 'The Rock', was recognized as "College Station of the Year" by New Music Weekly Magazine at the New Music AwardsNew Music Awards
The New Music Awards are given for excellence in music to both recording artists and radio stations by New Music Weekly magazine....
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