WQXC-FM (100.9 FM, "Cool 101") is a

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broadcasting an

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format. Licensed to Allegan, Michigan, it first began broadcasting in 1981 under the WAOP call sign. WQXC-FM was licensed to Otsego, Michigan from its sign-on until the city of license changed to Allegan in November 2006. Prior to adopting the current Oldies format aimed at the

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market, the station had programmed

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music focused toward the Otsego/Allegan area. The station was also formerly known by the name "Quixie 101" (with "Quixie" being a sounding-out of the station's calls) prior to changing to "Cool 101."

Bronco Radio Network

For three seasons starting in the fall of 2007, WQXC was the flagship station of the

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"Broncos Radio Network" for hockey and women's basketball.

Sources

Michiguide.com - WQXC-FM History

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* QXC-FM Oldies radio stations in the United States Radio stations established in 1981 {{Michigan-radio-station-stub

Bronco Radio Network

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