WVLN
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| City | Olney, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Branding | CBS Sports Radio 740 |
| Slogan | The Fan |
| Frequency | 740 AM kHz |
| First air date | November 11, 1947 |
| Format | Sports talk radio |
| Power |
250 watts day 7 watts night |
| Class | D |
| Facility ID | 69633 |
| Affiliations | CBS Sports Radio |
| Owner |
Forcht Broadcasting (V.L.N. Broadcasting, Inc.) |
| Sister stations | WIKK, WSEI |
| Website |
wvlnam |
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 CBS Sports Radio.
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.
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 widens the broadcast area of WVLN, especially during nighttime hours when the AM station broadcasts with only 7 watts.
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP W | Height m (ft) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W296BV | 107.1 | Newton, Illinois | 146848 | 250 | 27 m (89 ft) | D | FCC |
External links
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WVLN
- Radio-Locator Information on WVLN
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for WVLN
- Query the FCC's FM station database for W296BV
- FCC History Cards for WVLN
Coordinates: 38°42′00″N 88°04′53″W / 38.70000°N 88.08139°W
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