WEIU (FM)
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| Broadcast area | Illinois |
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| Branding | Hit Mix |
| Slogan | Coles County's Radio Station |
| Frequency | 88.9 (MHz) |
| First air date | 1982 |
| Format | Mix |
| ERP | 4.0 kW |
| Class | B1 Non-Commercial |
| Owner | Eastern Illinois University |
| Website | "www.weiuhitmix.net" |
WEIU-FM (88.9 FM) is a 4,000 watt radio station in Charleston, Illinois, in eastern Illinois. The station licensee, Eastern Illinois University is authorized by the Federal Communications Commission. The station first signed on in 1982.
[edit] Mission
WEIU-FM is a student-run radio station operating under a guise of a regular-formatted, hit radio station. Its aim is to give EIU students hands-on experience and responsibilities in the professional world of radio broadcasting, under various conditions that can be experienced in the real world.
[edit] History
WEIU FM signed on in 1982 as a typical college radio station airing different formats during the day. The station signed off at midnight. On September 9, 2004, Hit-Mix was born. The new 24 hour format not only serves students but the people of Coles county playing the top hits from the 50s through today. Requests are always taken via phone or email. Hit-mix also streams online at their website. There have been numerous graduates of WEIU that have gone on to work at commercial stations. View this page for more details http://weiuhitmix.net/wherenow.htm
