WNIU

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WNIU
Broadcast area Rockford, Illinois
Frequency 90.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingNorthern 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 (1991-04-21) (as WNIJ) [1]
Former call signs
WNIJ (1991–1997)
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 49545
Class B
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 112 meters (367 ft)
Translator(s) 105.7 W289AB (Rockford)
Links
Public license information
Webcast [ https://www.northernpublicradio.org Listen live]
Website www.northernpublicradio.org

WNIU (90.5 FM) is a public radio station licensed to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. It is part of Northern Public Radio along with WNIJ. It primarily features classical music programming. WNIU broadcasts in the hybrid digital HD format. [3] [4]

Contents

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

Broadcast translator for WNIU
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W)FCC info
W289AB105.7 FM Rockford, Illinois 4954955 LMS

References

  1. Broadcasting & Cable Market Place 1992 , Broadcasting & Cable, 1992. p. A-112. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WNIU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "Station Search Details".
  4. "Station Search Details".

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