WNIU
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| Broadcast area | Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 90.5MHz(HD Radio) |
| Branding | Northern Public Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public radio(Classical music) |
| Affiliations | American Public Media(Classical 24) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Northern Illinois University |
| History | |
First air date | April 21, 1991(as WNIJ)[1] |
Former call signs | WNIJ (1991–1997) |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 49545 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 50,000watts |
| HAAT | 112 meters (367 ft) |
| Translator(s) | 105.7 W289AB (Rockford) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | [https:// northernpublicradio.orgListen live] |
| Website | www |
WNIU(90.5FM) is apublic radio stationlicensed toNorthern Illinois UniversityinDeKalb, Illinois,United States. It is part ofNorthern Public Radioalong withWNIJ.It primarily features classical music programming. WNIU broadcasts in the hybrid digitalHDformat.[3][4]
Established in 1954, WNIU serves the Northern Illinois region. It provides a diverse range of programming to its listeners, including live classical performances, interviews with musicians, and coverage of local arts and cultural events.
Translator
[edit]| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP(W) | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W289AB | 105.7 FM | Rockford, Illinois | 49549 | 55 | LMS |
References
[edit]- ^Broadcasting & Cable Market Place 1992,Broadcasting & Cable,1992. p. A-112. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^"Facility Technical Data for WNIU".Licensing and Management System.Federal Communications Commission.
- ^"Station Search Details".
- ^"Station Search Details".
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 49545 (WNIU)in theFCCLicensing and Management System
- WNIUinNielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 49549 (W289AB)in theFCCLicensing and Management System
- W289ABat FCCdata.org
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- Northern Illinois University
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- Radio stations established in 1991
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