WESN

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WESN
WESN logo.png
City Bloomington, Illinois
Broadcast areaBloomington
Frequency 88.1 MHz
BrandingRadio to the Far Left
Programming
Format Alternative music
Ownership
OwnerIllinois Wesleyan University
Technical information
Facility ID 28319
Class A
ERP 120 watts
HAAT 30 meters (98 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°29′28.00″N88°59′37.00″W / 40.4911111°N 88.9936111°W / 40.4911111; -88.9936111
Links
Website wesn.org

WESN (88.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an Alternative format. Owned by Illinois Wesleyan University, [1] the station serves Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. WESN's main studio is located in the basement of Illinois Wesleyan's Kemp Hall. Most WESN programs are staffed by students, but the station is open to willing community volunteers.

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References

  1. "WESN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.