WCRF-FM

WCRF-FM (103.3 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Cleveland, Ohio, known as "Moody Radio Cleveland". Owned by the Moody Bible Institute, the station broadcasts a religious format and is the Cleveland affiliate for Moody Radio. Both the WCRF-FM studios and transmitter are located in the Cleveland suburb of Brecksville.

WCRF-FM
Broadcast areaGreater Cleveland
Frequency103.3 MHz
BrandingMoody Radio Cleveland
Programming
FormatReligious
AffiliationsMoody Radio
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
November 23, 1958 (1958-11-23)
Former call signs
  • WCRF-FM (1958–1960)
  • WCRF (1960–1981)
Call sign meaning
"Christian Radio Fellowship"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID66101
ClassB
ERP25,500 watts
HAAT201 meters (659 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°17′48″N 81°39′27″W
Repeater(s)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitemoodyradio.org/cleveland

In addition to a standard analog transmission, WCRF-FM is available online, and extends its coverage outside of the Greater Cleveland area by using five full-power satellites.

History

WCRF-FM signed on the air on November 23, 1958.[2] Since its founding, it has been owned by the Moody Bible Institute. WCRF was the first Moody radio station outside the ministry's home base of Chicago.[3] In 1981, the "-FM" suffix was re-added to the call sign after having been removed in 1960. WCRF-FM celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008.[4]

In 1998, WCRF won the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award for "Religious/Gospel Station of the Year."[5]

Programming

The station features a locally-produced morning show hosted by Brian Dahlen and Jannelle Nevels. Daily Christian talk and teaching programs account for all other programming.

WCRF is a member of both the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) and the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

Satellites and translators

WCRF also extends its signal via the following full-power satellites:

Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassTransmitter coordinatesFCC info
WVME 91.9 FMMeadville, Pennsylvania88021440094 m (308 ft)A41°37′50.20″N 80°10′37.20″WLMS
WVML 90.5 FMMillersburg, Ohio859081500112 m (367 ft)B140°36′8.20″N 81°44′31.50″WLMS
WVMN 90.1 FMNew Castle, Pennsylvania43698200072 m (236 ft)A41°00′47.20″N 80°17′35.20″WLMS
WVMS 89.5 FMSandusky, Ohio43701550030 m (98 ft)A41°26′29.10″N 82°48′19.60″WLMS
WVMU 91.7 FMAshtabula, Ohio1723303200104.3 m (342 ft)A41°51′14″N 80°41′20″WLMS

References
  1. "Facility Technical Data for WCRF-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Broadcasting Yearbook 1959 page B-209
  3. "Moody Radio Cleveland | About | History". Moodyradiocleveland.fm. 1958-11-23. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
  4. "WCRF Celebrates 50 Years of Christian Programing". Akron Beacon Journal. September 27, 2008. p. B2.
  5. "NAB Awards: Marconi Radio Awards | Past Award Winners". Nab.org. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
Repeaters
  • WVME in the FCC FM station database
  • WVML in the FCC FM station database
  • WVMN in the FCC FM station database
  • WVMS in the FCC FM station database
  • WVMU in the FCC FM station database
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