WSIU (FM)
Radio station in Carbondale, Illinois, United States
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WSIU (91.9 FM, "Powered by You") is a radio station broadcasting a news/talk/information and classical music format.[2] 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.[3] Programming originating from WSIU includes Celtic Connections, a Celtic music show.[4]
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| Broadcast area | Southern Illinois |
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| Frequency | 91.9 MHz |
| Branding | Powered by You |
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First air date | September 15, 1958 |
Former call signs | WSRV (1958–1960) |
Call sign meaning | Southern Illinois University |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 61309 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 91.0 meters (298.6 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°42′29.00″N 89°14′5.00″W |
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| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
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.
