WQPM

WQPM (1300 AM) is a radio station airing a classic country format.[1] Licensed to Princeton, Minnesota, United States, the station serves the St. Cloud area. The station is currently owned by Milestone Radio LLC.[2]

WQPM
Simulcasting KLCI Elk River
Broadcast areaSt. Cloud, Minnesota
Frequency1300 kHz
BrandingBob Total Country
Programming
FormatClassic country
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Westwood One
Minnesota Lynx
Ownership
OwnerMilestone Radio LLC
KLCI, KDDG, WLKX-FM, KASM, KBGY
History
First air date
1967
Call sign meaning
W Q Princeton Minnesota (previous format and city of license)
Technical information
Facility ID59618
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
83 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
45°32′58″N 93°34′52″W
Translator(s)107.5 W298CE (Big Lake)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitemybobcountry.com

History

On September 13, 2018, WQPM changed formats from oldies to classic hits, branded as "Killer Bee Radio".[3]

On December 21, 2019, the station began stunting.[4] On January 1, 2020, the station returned to being known as The Big Q, playing oldies music.

On February 13, 2022, WQPM changed their format from oldies to a simulcast of classic country-formatted KLCI 106.1 FM Elk River, branded as "Total Country Bob FM".[5] Big Q Radio, however, continues streaming oldies on the internet: Big Q Live, as well as on KDDG & KLCI 105.5 & 106.1 HD3.

References
  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
  2. "WQPM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
  3. Big Q Evolves to Killer Bee in Minneapolis Suburbs Radioinsight - September 13, 2018
  4. North Metro Stations Drop Format, Promise “Big Changes” Jan. 1
  5. Bob Expands To Five Minnesota Stations Radioinsight - February 14, 2022
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