WEW, Radio station in Illinois, United States
WEW is a radio station in Illinois broadcasting from studios on Hampton Avenue across the region with a transmission power of 1,000 watts during daylight. The station stops transmitting at sunset to prevent frequency interference with WABC in New York City, which shares the same 770 kHz frequency.
The station received its first broadcast license in 1912, making it one of the earliest radio stations in the United States. This early start positioned it as a pioneer during the formative years of radio broadcasting.
The station aired educational programs with university professors, including science series and editorial discussions that connected listeners to academic viewpoints. These broadcasts shaped how local audiences engaged with knowledge and current events.
Since this station broadcasts only during daylight hours, listeners tune in from morning until sunset. Visitors should know that the broadcast schedule follows the natural cycle of day and night.
This station was the first radio broadcaster authorized by the United States Weather Bureau to transmit audio weather reports. This distinction made it a leader in bringing weather forecasting to listeners by radio.
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