WPIA
Radio station in Eureka–Peoria, Illinois / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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WPIA (98.5 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Eureka, Illinois, and serving the Peoria metropolitan area. The station broadcasts a Top 40 - CHR radio format, simulcast with WHPI 96.5 FM. Both stations are owned and operated by Advanced Media Partners, LLC, and are known as 96.5 and 98.5 KISS FM.
Quick Facts Broadcast area, Frequency ...
Broadcast area | Peoria metropolitan area |
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Frequency | 98.5 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | 98.5 Kiss FM |
Programming | |
Format | Top 40/CHR |
Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks |
Ownership | |
Owner | Advanced Media Partners, LLC |
WHPI, WWCT, WZPN | |
History | |
First air date | August 22, 1988; 35 years ago (1988-08-22) |
Former call signs | WCRI (1988–1994)[1] WIVR (1994–1997) WEEK-FM (1997–1999) WPPY (1999–2000) WRVP (2000–2004) |
Call sign meaning | Peoria (also Peoria airport code) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 28317 |
Class | A |
ERP | 6,000 watts |
HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°42′57.1″N 89°27′50.3″W (NAD83) |
Translator(s) | 104.3 W282BS (Dunlap) |
Repeater(s) | 96.5 WHPI (Lexington) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | www |
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WPIA and WHPI carry two nationally syndicated shows from Premiere Networks: Elvis Duran and the Morning Show from WHTZ New York City and American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest on weekends, along with Liveline hosted live by Mason Kelter from his house in Boston every weeknight.