WQNA

WQNA
Broadcast area Springfield, Illinois
Branding 88-3 WQNA
Slogan "The Edge"
Frequency 88.3 MHz
Format Student/Community Radio
ERP 250 watts
HAAT 78 meters (256 feet)
Class A
Owner Capital Area Career Center
Website http://wqna.net

WQNA is a student and community-run radio station in Springfield, Illinois broadcasting at 88.3 FM. They play all genres of music. WQNA is owned by the Capital Area Career Center for the Digital Radio/TV Program. WQNA is operated by students and community volunteers.

WQNA was granted its first licence in August 1979,run by students and broadcasting at 10 watts. In 1998, the station went 24 hours with volunteers and automation, at 3000 watts, but only a 90 ft tower. WQNA was one of the first radio stations in the country to stream live on the Internet, before web radio,which WQNA later became a member of, before additional copyright fees were charged. Now, at 250 watts,and a 270 ft tower, the station is best heard steaming its wide variety of entertainment.

Coordinates: 39°44′02″N 89°38′17″W / 39.734°N 89.638°W / 39.734; -89.638


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