WQNR (99.9
FM, "99.9 Kate FM") is a
radio station
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broadcasting a
variety hits format. Licensed to
Tallassee, Alabama, United States, the station serves the
Auburn, Alabama, area. The station is currently owned by Tiger Communications, Inc.
The station was assigned the WQNR call letters by the
Federal Communications Commission
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on July 29, 1999.
The station is an affiliate of the syndicated Pink Floyd program "
Floydian Slip."
Programming
The station has been previously known as "99.9 The Rock" with an
adult album alternative music format. On April 14, 2008, the station was rebranded as "99.9 Kate FM" with a
variety hits format.
Awards and honors
In 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 WQNR, as 99.9 'The Rock', was recognized as "College Station of the Year" by ''New Music Weekly'' Magazine at the
New Music Awards
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.
References
External links
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Adult hits radio stations in the United States
Radio stations established in 1992
1992 establishments in Alabama
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