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 Studio in Peoria | |
| Broadcast area | Peoria metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 98.5 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 98.5 Kiss FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Top 40 (CHR) |
| Subchannels | HD2: WHPI simulcast (Adult hits) |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Advanced Media Partners, LLC |
| WHPI, WWCT, WZPN | |
| History | |
First air date | August 22, 1988 |
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[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 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 / 40.715861°N 89.463972°W (NAD83) |
| Translator(s) | HD2: 104.3 W282BS (Dunlap) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www |
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. The station is owned and operated by Advanced Media Partners, LLC, and is known as 98.5 KISS FM.
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.
- ^ "WPIA(FM)". FCCInfo.com. Cavell Mertz & Associates, Inc. 4 September 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPIA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.