| Frequency | 740 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Sports Radio 107.1 FM 740 AM WVLN |
| Programming | |
| Format | Sports |
| Affiliations | Infinity Sports Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WIKK, WSEI | |
| History | |
First air date | November 11, 1947 [1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 69633 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 250
watts day 7 watts night |
| Translator(s) | 107.1 W296BV (Newton) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website |
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WVLN (740 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a sports talk format. Licensed to Olney, Illinois, United States, the station is owned by Forcht Broadcasting and features programming from Infinity Sports Network. 740 AM is a Canadian clear-channel frequency, on which CFZM in Toronto, Ontario is the dominant Class A station; WVLN must reduce nighttime power to protect the skywave signal of CFZM.
History
WVLN began broadcasting on November 11, 1947, and ran 250 watts during daytime hours only. [1] [2] The station was owned by Olney Broadcasting Company. [2] In January 1958, the station was sold to Illinois Broadcasting Company for $95,000. [2] [3] In 1972, WVLN was sold to Public Service Broadcasters, Inc., along with 92.9 WSEI, for $265,488. [2] [4] [5] In 1976, it was sold to Eugene McPherson, along with WSEI, for $352,000. [6] In 1976, it was sold to Terry Forcht's V.L.N. Broadcasting, along with WSEI, for $1,120,000. [7]
FM translator
In addition to the main station at 740 kHz, WVLN is relayed to an FM translator broadcasting on 107.1 MHz. The FM signal helps make up for some of the loss in coverage to the north of Olney during nighttime hours when the AM station broadcasts with only 7 watts.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP ( W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W296BV | 107.1 FM | Newton, Illinois | 146848 | 250 | 27 m (89 ft) | D | LMS |
References
- ^ a b 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-66. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ a b c d History Cards for WVLN, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ " Changing Hands", Broadcasting. December 16, 1957. p. 82. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ " Ownership changes", Broadcasting. January 24, 1972. p. 58. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ " Changing Hands", Broadcasting. April 3, 1972. p. 60. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ " Ownership changes", Broadcasting. May 17, 1976. p. 75. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ " Ownership Changes", Broadcasting. August 10, 1987. p. 71. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
External links
- WVLN's website
- WVLN in the FCC AM station database
- WVLN in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- W296BV in the FCC FM station database
- W296BV at FCCdata.org