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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.

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. 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. 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.

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

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:

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. November 23, 1958. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
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 August 18, 2014.

External links

• Official website
• Facility details for Facility ID 66101 (WCRF-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• WCRF-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
• "History Cards for WCRF-FM". Federal Communications Commission. (Guide to reading History Cards)

Repeaters

• Facility details for Facility ID 88021 (WVME) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• Facility details for Facility ID 85908 (WVML) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• Facility details for Facility ID 43698 (WVMN) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• Facility details for Facility ID 43701 (WVMS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• Facility details for Facility ID 172330 (WVMU) in the FCC Licensing and Management System

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• Christian radio stations in Ohio
• Moody Radio
• Radio stations established in 1958
• Radio stations in Cleveland