About This Station

**The Q 99.7** is a non-commercial, listener-supported Christian contemporary radio station serving the Greater Springfield, Massachusetts, and Northern Connecticut areas with its signal on 99.7 FM and a repeater on 97.5 FM in Hartford. Branded as WLCQ and describing itself as "Your Local Choice for Hope and Encouragement," the station's programming focuses on uplifting music and messages, featuring artists like Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music. Beyond its on-air schedule with local hosts, it provides community resources such as a local church finder, a business directory of like-minded organizations, and a podcast for daily encouragement. The station is active in the community, hosting events like an anniversary dinner and promoting local happenings, while relying on listener support to stay on the air.