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WQSI

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WQSI
Broadcast areaAuburn, Alabama Columbus, Georgia
Frequency93.9 MHz
BrandingFM talk 93.9
Programming
FormatNews/talk
AffiliationsFox News Radio
Radio America
Salem Radio Network
Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerTiger Communications, Inc.
WACQ, WAUD, WQNR, WTGZ
History
First air date
January 7, 1977[1]
Former call signs
WQSI (1977–1982)
WSCA (1982–1985)
WSFU-FM (1985–2003)
WQSI (2003–2010)
WTGZ (2010–2020)
Former frequencies
100.9 MHz
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID9782
ClassC3
ERP12,500 watts
HAAT143 meters (469 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
32°28′17″N 85°34′28″W / 32.47139°N 85.57444°W / 32.47139; -85.57444
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteWQSI Online

WQSI (93.9 FM, "FM Talk 93.9") is an American radio station broadcasting a news/talk format. Licensed to Union Springs, Alabama, the station serves the Auburn, Alabama, area.[3] The station is currently owned by Tiger Communications, Inc.[4]

On May 4, 2020, WQSI and its talk format moved to 93.9 FM Union Springs, swapping frequencies with alternative rock-formatted WTGZ.[5]

Programming

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Syndicated music programming once included America's Grand Ole Opry Weekend from Westwood One.[6] Auburn didn't really take to the classic country format, and in the summer of 2014 the music gave way to a conservative news/talk format. (Taken from Alabama Broadcast Media Page) Now as a talk station notable programs include Don Imus in the Morning, The Paul Finebaum Show, The Savage Nation with Dr Michael Savage and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory.

Ownership

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In November 2005, Tiger Communications Inc. (Thomas Hayley, president) reached an agreement to acquire WBIL and WQSI from H&H Communications LLC (Fred R. Hughey, member) for a reported combined sale price of $350,000.[7] The FCC approved the deal on February 13, 2006, and the transaction was consummated on April 6, 2006.[8]

Awards and honors

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As a country music formatted station, WQSI on-air personality Pat Julian was nominated for a Country Music Association Award as "Small Market Broadcast Personality of the Year" in 1983.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "WQSI(FM)" (PDF). Broadcasting Yearbook. 1979. p. C-8. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WQSI". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  4. ^ "WQSI Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  5. ^ WTGZ & WQSI Swap Spots Radioinsight - May 5, 2020
  6. ^ "America's Grand Ole Opry Weekend". Opry.com. Archived from the original on April 7, 2009. Retrieved April 14, 2009.
  7. ^ "Deals - 12 December 2005". Broadcasting & Cable. 2005-12-12.
  8. ^ "Application Search Details (BTC-20051118AAB)". FCC Media Bureau. 2006-04-06.
  9. ^ "Broadcast Awards Database: Pat Julian". Country Music Association. Retrieved January 4, 2009.
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