WQKQ

WQKQ
Broadcast area
Burlington, Iowa
Frequency92.1 MHz
BrandingKQ92
Programming
FormatClassic rock
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
OwnerPritchard Broadcasting Corporation
(sale to Civic Media pending)
History
First air date
November 1, 1978 (1978-11-01)
Former call signs
  • WCAZ-FM (1977–1995)
  • WZBN (1995–1997)
  • WNKK (1997–2000)
Call sign meaning
"KQ"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
7635
ClassB1
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
40°35′37″N 91°06′48″W / 40.59361°N 91.11333°W / 40.59361; -91.11333
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.kq92rocks.com

WQKQ (92.1 FM, "KQ92") is a commercial radio station licensed to Dallas City, Illinois, United States, serving the Burlington, Iowa area. The station is owned by the Pritchard Broadcasting Corporation.

It broadcasts a classic rock format from studios located in Burlington, Iowa. WQKQ is The Bob & Tom Show affiliate for the Burlington-Fort Madison Area.

History

The station was first licensed in 1978 as WCAZ-FM in Carthage, Illinois, a sister station to WCAZ (990 AM). The station was subsequently assigned, by the Federal Communications Commission, the call letters WZBN in 1995, WNKK in 1997, and WQKQ on April 11, 2000.

References

  1. ↑ Jacobson, Adam (October 14, 2026). "Kalil & Co.-Brokered Deal Expands Civic Media's Stable". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991" (PDF). Broadcasting Yearbook. p. B-97. Retrieved October 21, 2026 – via World Radio History.
  3. 1 2 "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  4. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WQKQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.