WINI

Last updated
WINI
WINI COOL93.5 logo - Edited.png
Broadcast area Carbondale/Southern Illinois
Frequency 1420 kHz
BrandingCool 93.5 and 1420
Programming
Format Oldies
Affiliations Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerSouthern Illinois Radio Group
History
First air date
September 15, 1954 [1]
Technical information
Facility ID 54817
Class D
Power 420 watts day
53 watts night
Translator(s) 93.5 W228DP (Murphysboro)
Links
Website southernillinoisiscool.com

WINI (1420 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an oldies format. Licensed to Murphysboro, Illinois, the station is owned by Southern Illinois Radio Group, and carries Westwood One's Good Time Oldies network.

Contents

History

The station began broadcasting September 15, 1954, and ran 500 watts, during daytime hours only. [1] [2] Nighttime operations were added on September 14, 1978, running 500 watts with a directional array. [2] [3]

The station aired an adult contemporary format in the 1980s. [4] [5] In 1990, WINI adopted a news-talk format. [3] [6] The station carried a variety of local programming and nationally syndicated shows such as Glenn Beck, Dr. Laura, John Gibson, Jim Bohannon, and Phil Hendrie. [7] On August 22, 2016, the station adopted an oldies format. [3]

Translator

In September 2015, WINI began to be rebroadcast on 93.5 FM, through a translator in Carbondale, Illinois (W228DC). [3] Now licensed to Sparta, Illinois on 97.3 FM as W247CP, the translator rebroadcasts WHCO.

Related Research Articles

WLEY-FM is a radio station licensed to Aurora, Illinois, serving Aurora, Chicago, Naperville, Joliet and much of surrounding Northeast Illinois. Owned by Spanish Broadcasting System, it broadcasts a regional Mexican format branded as La Ley 107.9. WLEY's studios are located in the Crain Communications Building in the Loop, while its transmitter is located in Bloomingdale, with its antenna located atop WSCR's tower.

WJNL is a radio station licensed to Kingsley, Michigan and serving the Traverse City area. The station is owned by Mitten News LLC. The station is also rebroadcast on 101.1 FM, through a translator in Traverse City, Michigan.

KTAP is a commercial radio station that is licensed to Santa Maria, California and serves the Santa Maria—Lompoc area. The station is owned by Emerald Wave Media and broadcasts a regional Mexican radio format. KTAP is rebroadcast on FM translator K225CG at 92.9 FM in Santa Maria.

WCFL is a non-commercial FM radio station licensed to Morris, Illinois, and serving the Western suburbs of the Chicago metropolitan area. It airs a Christian Adult Contemporary radio format and is owned by the University of Northwestern – St. Paul. WCFL simulcasts the programming of 91.7 WBGL in Champaign, Illinois. It is listener-supported and holds periodic on-the-air fundraisers to pay for station expenses.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KEYY</span> Radio station in Provo, Utah

KEYY is a Christian radio station licensed to Provo, Utah, United States. The station is broadcasting via a translator on 91.3 FM in Provo as well. The station is owned by Biblical Ministries Worldwide, a Christian organization.

WPFR is a Christian radio station licensed to Terre Haute, Indiana, broadcasting on 1480 kHz AM. The station is owned by American Hope Communications, Inc.

WSVU – branded as Radio Elite International – is a commercial Haitian Creole-language radio station licensed to North Palm Beach, Florida. Owned by Jean Altidore, through licensee United Group Elite Agency Investment LLC, the station serves West Palm Beach and surrounding areas. Besides a standard analog transmission, the station also simulcasts over low-power FM translators W223CJ (92.5 FM) in West Palm Beach and W269DS in North Palm Beach. The WSVU studios are located in Palm Beach Gardens, while the station transmitter resides in West Palm Beach.

WMDX is a commercial radio station licensed to Columbus, Wisconsin, and serving the Madison metropolitan area radio market. The station is owned by Sage Weil and Michael Crute, through licensee Civic Media, Inc. Crute is the host of "The Devil's Advocates", a syndicated show for which WMDX serves as the flagship station. Branded as "Mad Radio 92.7", WMDX airs a progressive talk radio format. WMDX carries live locally programmed news and talk programming for most of the day originating from studios in the Sunset Village neighborhood of Madison as well the Waukesha studios of sister station WAUK. The station also carriers live syndicated programing from Stephanie Miller and Thom Hartmann. WMDX also serves as the flagship station of the Civic Media Network, a statewide news network with affiliates across Wisconsin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WRUS</span> Radio station in Russellville, Kentucky

WRUS is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Russellville, Kentucky. WRUS is owned by Logan Radio Inc. WRUS operates with a daytime power of 1800 watts and 59 watts at night per FCC authorization.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WWHN</span> Radio station in Joliet–Irondale–Chicago, Illinois

WWHN is a radio station licensed in Joliet, Illinois serving the Chicago metropolitan area with an urban adult contemporary format. It operates on AM frequency 1510 kHz and is under ownership of Hawkins Broadcasting Company. Because it shares the same frequency as "clear channel" station WLAC in Nashville, Tennessee, WWHN operates during daytime hours only.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WLPO</span> Radio station in LaSalle, Illinois

WLPO is a radio station licensed to LaSalle, Illinois covering Northern Illinois, including LaSalle, Ottawa, and Princeton from the heart of Starved Rock Country. The station features news and talk in conjunction with a classic rock format. WLPO-AM/FM is ranked #6 in the market ratings. Station personalities include Rod (Thorson) and Tom (Henson) in the morning, Clare Bennett middays and Jeremy Aitken afternoons. On January 1, 2020, the stations were purchased by Starved Rock Media, Inc. Starved Rock Media is a company formed by long-time employees Steve Vogler and John Spencer.

WSQR is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Sycamore, Illinois, the station is owned by Nelson Multimedia Inc. WSQR also broadcasts on FM translators W225CC 92.9 Sycamore, W263BM 100.5 DeKalb, and W273CZ 102.5 Plano.

WRHL is a radio station licensed to Rochelle, Illinois, also broadcasting on 93.5 FM The station serves the Rochelle and DeKalb area and airs a classic hits format of The 60s 70s & 80s, and is owned by Rochelle Broadcasting Company.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WTAD</span> Radio station in Quincy, Illinois

WTAD is a radio station broadcasting a news talk format. Licensed to Quincy, Illinois, the station is owned by STARadio Corporation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WGIL</span> Radio station in Galesburg, Illinois

WGIL 1400 AM is a radio station broadcasting a news-talk-sports format. Licensed to Galesburg, Illinois, the station is owned by Galesburg Broadcasting Company.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WQRL</span> Radio station in Benton, Illinois

WQRL is a radio station licensed to Benton, Illinois, covering Southern Illinois, including Marion, Benton, and Harrisburg. WQRL has a classic hits format and is owned by Dana Communications Corporation.

WFRL (1570 AM; is a radio station licensed to Freeport, Illinois. WFRL airs a classic country format and is owned by Big Radio. Its studios and transmitter are at 834 North Tower Road, northeast of Freeport.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WFMB-FM</span> Radio station in Springfield, Illinois

WFMB-FM is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Springfield, Illinois. It broadcasts a country music radio format and is owned by Neuhoff Corp., through licensee Neuhoff Media Springfield, LLC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WFMB (AM)</span> Radio station in Springfield, Illinois

WFMB is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a sports radio format. Licensed to Springfield, Illinois, the station is owned by Neuhoff Corp., through licensee Neuhoff Media Springfield, LLC. WFMB features local hosts in morning and afternoon drive time, plus agricultural reports weekdays at 5:30 a.m. and noon. The rest of the schedule comes from ESPN Radio.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WSVX</span> Radio station in Shelbyville, Indiana

WSVX 1520 AM is a radio station licensed to Shelbyville, Indiana. The station broadcasts a country music format and is owned by 3 Towers Broadcasting Company, LLC. WSVX is also heard on 96.5 FM and through a translator in Shelbyville, Indiana and 106.3 FM through a translator in Hancock County, Indiana.

References

  1. 1 2 1972 Broadcasting Yearbook , Broadcasting, 1972. p. B-65. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  2. 1 2 History Cards for WINI, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 4 About Cool 93.5, WINI. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  4. ↑ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984 , Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1984. p. B-82. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  5. ↑ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989 , Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-95. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  6. ↑ The M Street Radio Directory . 1991. p. 133. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  7. ↑ "WINI Programs". WINI. Archived from the original on May 25, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2018.

37°45′30″N89°14′02″W / 37.75833°N 89.23389°W / 37.75833; -89.23389


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.