WSIU (FM) explained

WSIU
City:Carbondale, Illinois
Area:Southern Illinois
Branding:Powered by You
Frequency:91.9 MHz
Airdate:September 15, 1958
Format:News Talk Information, Classical Music
Erp:50,000 watts
Haat:91m (299feet)
Class:B
Facility Id:61309
Coordinates:37.7081°N -89.2347°W
Callsign Meaning:Southern
Illinois
University
Former Callsigns:WSRV (1958–1960)
Owner:Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Licensee:Board of Trustees, Southern Illinois University
Sister Stations:WSIU-TV
Website:wsiu.org
Licensing Authority:FCC

WSIU (91.9 FM, "Powered by You") is a radio station broadcasting a news/talk/information and classical music format.[1] Licensed to Carbondale, Illinois, the station serves Southern Illinois. The station is currently owned by Southern Illinois University Carbondale and features programming from American Public Media, National Public Radio, and Public Radio Exchange.[2] Programming originating from WSIU includes Celtic Connections, a Celtic music show.[3]

WSIU's programming is also heard on WUSI 90.3 FM in Olney, Illinois and WVSI 88.9 FM in Mount Vernon, Illinois

WSIU first took to the air on September 15, 1958, as WSRV (Southern's Radio Voice). It became WSIU in 1960.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Station Information Profile . Winter 2010 . . 2010-02-15.
  2. Web site: WSIU Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division . 2010-02-15.
  3. http://www.wsiu.org/celticconnections/ Celtic Connections