WPGU

WPGU
Broadcast areaChampaign–Urbana
Frequency107.1 MHz
BrandingWPGU 107.1
Programming
FormatAlternative
Ownership
OwnerIllini Media Company
History
First air date
December 3, 1953 (1953-12-03) on carrier current AM 640
April 17, 1967 (1967-04-17) on FM radio
Call sign meaning
Parade Ground Units
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID28283
ClassA
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT72 meters (236 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°06′34.0″N 88°14′6.0″W / 40.109444°N 88.235000°W / 40.109444; -88.235000
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewpgu.com

WPGU (107.1 FM) is a fully commercial, student-run college radio station on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois. It broadcasts an alternative rock radio format and other programming throughout Champaign-Urbana and surrounding communities. It is owned independently from the university by the Illini Media Company.

WPGU has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 3,000 watts. The transmitter is atop the Tower at Third apartment complex on South 3rd Street in Champaign.