WNIU
Frequency90.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingNorthern Public Radio
Programming
FormatPublic radio (Classical music)
AffiliationsAmerican Public Media (Classical 24)
Ownership
OwnerNorthern Illinois University
History
First air date
April 21, 1991 (1991-04-21) (as WNIJ)[1]
Former call signs
WNIJ (1991-1997)
Technical information
Facility ID49545
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT112 meters (367 ft)
Translator(s)105.7 W289AB (Rockford)
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitenorthernpublicradio.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 broadcasts on the FM frequency of 90.5 MHz primarily featuring classical music programming. WNIU broadcasts in the hybrid digital HD format.[2][3]

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 signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)FCC info
W289AB 105.7 FMRockford, Illinois4954955LMS

References

  1. Broadcasting & Cable Market Place 1992, Broadcasting & Cable, 1992. p. A-112. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  2. https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=49545
  3. "Station Search Details".

42°00′54″N 89°00′07″W / 42.015°N 89.002°W / 42.015; -89.002


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