When did WQOF first begin broadcasting?
The first sound from 525 Eleventh Street emerged on the 22nd of December 1924. This new station carried the call letters WRHF and stood for Washington Radio Hospital Fund.
Questions about WQOF
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the original purpose of WQOF when it started in 1924?
Its initial mission targeted shut-ins in Washington who could not read newspapers or magazines themselves. Daily broadcasts lasted just one hour and consisted entirely of current events and short stories.
How many times has the call sign of WQOF changed since 1924?
WQOF began as WRHF, then became WOL, WWDC, WGAY, WWRC, and finally WQOF after a sale to Immaculate Heart Media. The call sign changed to WQOF on the 14th of May 2019 when the sale to Immaculate Heart Media closed.
Who owns WQOF today and what format does it air?
Owned and operated by Relevant Radio, the station maintains its Catholic format today. The station began airing Relevant Radio's Catholic programming immediately following this transition.
Where is the transmitter for WQOF located now?
Its transmitter sits in Silver Spring Maryland. WQOF is now a commercial radio station licensed to Washington DC serving the metro area.