WCDF (98.9 FM) is a radio station in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, snd serving the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, metropolitan area. However, under the correct conditions (antenna quality, surroundings, weather, etc.), the station can be received with a nearly static-free stereo signal as far south as York, PA (about 40 miles (64 km) south of the transmitter).[2] The station is owned by the Family Life Network, broadcasting Christian radio.

WCDF
Broadcast area
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Frequency98.9 MHz
Programming
FormatChristian radio
AffiliationsFamily Life Network
Ownership
Owner
  • Family Life Network
  • (Family Life Ministries, LLC)
WCDM
History
First air date
February 24, 1992 (1992-02-24)
Former call signs
WQLV (1992–2026)
Call sign meaning
With Christ Discover Forgiveness
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
26975
ClassA
ERP780 watts
HAAT273 meters (896 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°30′18″N 77°07′03″W / 40.50500°N 77.11750°W / 40.50500; -77.11750
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.familylife.org

A noteworthy fact about this station is that it features an "oldies/classic hits" (predominantly 1970s music) show on Sunday mornings, which is becoming considerably rare for AC stations. From 8 AM-12 noon on Sundays, the station broadcasts Dick Bartley's syndicated program "The Classic Countdown".

History

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The station was assigned the WQLV call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on December 13, 1991.[3]

On November 13, 2025, Richard L. Cooper (owner of Cooper Communications) agreed to sell WQLV to Family Life Ministries for $300,000.[4] The sale was completed on January 30, 2026.[5]

On February 11, 2026, WQLV changed its call sign to WCDF.[6]

References

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  1. "Facility Technical Data for WCDF". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010.
  3. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  4. Lindenmuth, Kaylee (January 31, 2026). "Midstate radio station to be sold to New York ministry". WHTM-TV. Archived from the original on February 3, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  5. "Notification of Consummation". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. January 30, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  6. "Form 380 - Change Request". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. February 5, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
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