WQRL

The station began broadcasting October 1, 1973, and originally held the call sign WQRX.^[1][2] It had an ERP of 3,000 watts at a HAAT of 300 feet.^[2] The station was branded "The Golden Voice of Southern Illinois",^[6] and had a variety format.^[7] In 1975, the station began airing easy listening music during the day and progressive rock at night.^[7] By 1980, the station had begun airing a top 40 format.^[8]

In 1982, the station's call sign was changed to WQRL,^[3] and the station adopted an adult contemporary format.^[9][10] In February 1993, the station's format was changed to country music, airing programming from Unistar's Hot Country network.^[11] In 1994, the station's ERP was increased to 12,500 watts, at a HAAT of 459 feet.^[12] In July 1996, the station adopted an oldies format, which lasted for more than 2 decades.^[13] When the 2020s rolled along, its oldies format tweaked into a classic hits format.

• WQRL's website
• Facility details for Facility ID 15378 (WQRL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• WQRL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

37°55′52″N 88°40′52″W / 37.931°N 88.681°W / 37.931; -88.681