WQNR
Radio station in Tallassee, Alabama, United States
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WQNR (99.9 FM, "99.9 Kate FM") is a radio station broadcasting a variety hits format.[3] Licensed to Tallassee, Alabama, United States, the station serves the Auburn, Alabama, area. The station is currently owned by Tiger Communications, Inc.[4]
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| Broadcast area | Auburn, Alabama; Columbus, Georgia |
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| Frequency | 99.9 MHz |
| Branding | 99.9 Kate FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Variety hits |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks United Stations Radio Networks Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Tiger Communications, Inc. |
| WACQ, WAUD, WQSI, WTGZ | |
| History | |
First air date | 1992 |
Former call signs | WACQ-FM (1989–1999)[1] |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 68310 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,950 watts |
| HAAT | 142 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 32°26′30″N 85°47′45″W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | WQNR Online |
The station was assigned the WQNR call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on July 29, 1999.[1]
The station is an affiliate of the syndicated Pink Floyd program "Floydian Slip."
Programming
The station has been previously known as "99.9 The Rock" with an adult album alternative music format. On April 14, 2008, the station was rebranded as "99.9 Kate FM" with a variety hits format.[5]
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 Awards.[6]
