WPPN

WPPN
Broadcast areaChicago, Illinois
Frequency106.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingAmor 106.7
Programming
FormatSpanish AC
Ownership
Owner
WOJO, WVIV-FM
Also part of the Univision Cluster: TV Stations WXFT-TV and WGBO-TV
History
First air date
December 3, 1971 (as WYEN)[1]
Former call signs
  • WYEN (1971[2]-1986)[3]
  • WZRC (1986–1987)[3]
  • WTWV (1987–1989)
  • WYLL (1989–2000)[3]
  • WYLL-FM (2000–2001)[3]
  • WZFS (2001–2004)[3]
Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID25053
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT129 meters (423 ft)
Translator(s)106.9 W295CG (Lake Bluff)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websiteamor1067.univision.com

WPPN (106.7 FM) is a radio station licensed to Des Plaines, Illinois, that targets the Chicago metropolitan area. WPPN broadcasts a Spanish AC format. WPPN is owned by TelevisaUnivision through its Uforia Audio Network subsidiary. The station's studios are located at 625 North Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, and its transmitter is located in Arlington Heights.

Due to WPPN's 50,000-watt signal and north suburban location, it can be heard through much of the Rockford area and southeastern Wisconsin. It also broadcasts in the HD Radio (hybrid) format.

  1. ^ Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 311-313.
  2. ^ History Cards for WPPN, fcc.gov. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPPN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.