WPGU
Student radio station at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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WPGU (107.1 FM) is a fully commercial, student-run college radio station on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois. It broadcasts an alternative rock radio format and other programming throughout Champaign-Urbana and surrounding communities. It is owned independently from the university by the Illini Media Company.[1][2]
Quick Facts Broadcast area, Frequency ...
Broadcast area | Champaign–Urbana |
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Frequency | 107.1 MHz |
Branding | WPGU 107.1 |
Programming | |
Format | Alternative |
Ownership | |
Owner | Illini Media Company |
History | |
First air date | December 3, 1953; 70 years ago (1953-12-03) on carrier current AM 640 April 17, 1967; 57 years ago (1967-04-17) on FM radio |
Call sign meaning | Parade Ground Units |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 28283 |
Class | A |
ERP | 3,000 watts |
HAAT | 72 meters (236 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°06′34.0″N 88°14′6.0″W |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | wpgu.com |
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WPGU has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 3,000 watts.[3] The transmitter is atop the Tower at Third apartment complex on South 3rd Street in Champaign.[4]