# WNVR

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Radio station in Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

WNVR Vernon Hills, Illinois United States Broadcast area Chicago metropolitan area Frequency 1030 kHz Branding Polskie Radio Chicago Programming Format Polish Ownership Owner Polnet Communications, Ltd. Sister stations WEEF, WKTA, WPJX, WRDZ History First air date March 1, 1988 (1988-03-01) Call sign meaning "News World Radio" (former format) Technical information[1] Licensing authority FCC Facility ID 52910 Class D Power 10,000 watts (day) 3,200 watts (critical hours) 120 watts (night) Transmitter coordinates 42°15′10.08″N 88°23′45.31″W / 42.2528000°N 88.3959194°W / 42.2528000; -88.3959194 Translator 107.1 W296DA (Vernon Hills) Links Public license information Public file LMS Webcast Listen live Website polskieradio.com

**WNVR** (1030 [AM](/source/AM_broadcasting), "Polskie Radio Chicago") is a commercial [radio station](/source/Radio_station) licensed to [Vernon Hills, Illinois](/source/Vernon_Hills%2C_Illinois), United States, serving the [Chicago metropolitan area](/source/Chicago_metropolitan_area). WNVR is one of eight stations owned by Polnet Communications. Studios are located at 3656 W. Belmont Ave. in [Chicago](/source/Chicago),[2] and the transmitter is sited off [Illinois Route 176](/source/Illinois_Route_176), west of [Crystal Lake, Illinois](/source/Crystal_Lake%2C_Illinois). Programming is also heard on low-power [FM translator](/source/FM_translator) **W296DA** at 107.1 [MHz](/source/Hertz) in Vernon Hills.

## History

WNVR began broadcasting March 1, 1988,[3][4] airing an [all-news](/source/All-news_radio) format.[3][5][4] The station's [call sign](/source/Call_sign) stood for "News Voice Radio", its slogan at the time.[3][5] WNVR was originally owned by Midwest Radio Associates, and ran 500 watts during [daytime hours only](/source/Daytimer), with its transmitter located in [Mundelein, Illinois](/source/Mundelein%2C_Illinois).[4][6]

By 1989, the station had adopted a [business news](/source/Business_news) format, with programming from the Business Radio Network.[3][7][8][9][10][11]

In 1993, WNVR was sold to Polnet Communications for $495,000, and the station adopted a Polish language format.[12][13][14][15]

In 2000, nighttime operations were added, running 5 watts.[16] Daytime power was increased that year to 5,000 watts (3,200 watts [critical hours](/source/Critical_hours)), using a directional array, with the station's daytime transmitter moving to its present location, west of Crystal Lake.[17][18][19] In 2003, the station's nighttime power was increased to 120 watts, using a directional array at its present location.[20][21] In 2009, the station's daytime power was increased to 10,000 watts.[22][23]

## Translator

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class Transmitter coordinates FCC info W296DA 107.1 FM Vernon Hills, Illinois 157668 217 D 42°23′17″N 88°5′40″W / 42.38806°N 88.09444°W / 42.38806; -88.09444 (W296DA) LMS

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FCC-LMS-52910_1-0)** ["Facility Technical Data for WNVR"](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityTechDetails.html?facilityId=52910). *Licensing and Management System*. [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Polnet_2-0)** [Poskie Radio WNVR 1030 AM - WRDZ 1300 AM - 104.7 FM](http://polskieradio.com/advertise/Polnet_WNVR_WRDZ_FM.pdf), Polnet Communications. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Ghrist_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Ghrist_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Ghrist_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Ghrist_3-3) Ghrist, John R. (1996). *Valley Voices: A Radio History*. Crossroads Communications. p. 341-342.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BCYearbook1989_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BCYearbook1989_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-BCYearbook1989_4-2) *[Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989](https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1989/B-1%20Radio%20Ala%20to%20Mont%201989-5.pdf)[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]*, [Broadcasting & Cable](/source/Broadcasting_%26_Cable), 1989. p. B-98. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MediaTies_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MediaTies_5-1) *[Chicagoland Radio Waves](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/City-Magazines-Misc/Chicagoland-Radio-Waves-Two-Issues.pdf)*, MediaTies. Summer 1988. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [Public Notice Comment - BMP-19861210AD](https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/comment.pl?Application_id=95746&File_number=BMP-19861210AD), fcc.gov. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** *[Chicagoland Radio Waves](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/City-Magazines-Misc/Chicagoland-Radio-Waves-Two-Issues.pdf)*, MediaTies. Spring-Summer 1989. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** "[Chicago Area Radio Stations](https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1989-03-24-8903290615-story.html)", *[Chicago Tribune](/source/Chicago_Tribune)*. March 24, 1989. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** "[WNVR AM 1030](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/Chicago_Magazine/Chicago-1989-Fall.pdf)", *Radio Chicago.* Fall 1989. p. 28. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** "[WNVR AM 1030](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/Chicago_Magazine/Chicago-1990-winter.pdf)", *Radio Chicago*. p. 45. Winter 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-BCYearbook1990_11-0)** *[Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1990](https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1990/B-Radio-AL-MT-BC-YB-1990.pdf)[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]*, [Broadcasting & Cable](/source/Broadcasting_%26_Cable), 1990. p. B-105. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** [Application Search Details - BAL-19921104EA](https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=178426), fcc.gov. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** [Public Notice Comment - BAL-19921104EA](https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/comment.pl?Application_id=178426&File_number=BAL-19921104EA), fcc.gov. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** "[Ownership Changes](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1993/BC-1993-01-25.pdf)", *[Broadcasting & Cable](/source/Broadcasting_%26_Cable)*. January 25, 1993. p. 127. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** "[Format Changes](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1993-03.pdf)", *The M Street Journal*. Vol. 10, No. 13. March 31, 1993. p. 1. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** "[Federal Communications Commission AM Broadcast License](https://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/pubacc/Auth_Files/499039.pdf)", fcc.gov. July 24, 2000. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** "[Construction Permit Activity](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-2000-08.pdf)", *The M Street Journal*. Vol. 17, No. 31. August 2, 2000. p. 2. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** [Application Search Details - BL-20001116AGE](https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=539299), fcc.gov. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** "[Federal Communications Commission AM Broadcast License](https://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/pubacc/Auth_Files/539299.pdf)", fcc.gov. March 19, 2001. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** [Application Search Details - BL-20030827ARJ](https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=686776), fcc.gov. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** "[Federal Communications Commission AM Broadcast License](https://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/pubacc/Auth_Files/686776.pdf)", fcc.gov. April 16, 2004. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** "[Federal Communications Commission AM Broadcast License](https://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/pubacc/Auth_Files/1319752.pdf)", fcc.gov. July 20, 2009. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** [Application Search Details - BL-20090410AWM](https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=1319752), fcc.gov. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

## External links

- [Facility details for Facility ID 52910 (WNVR)](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=52910) in the [FCC](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission) Licensing and Management System

- [WNVR](https://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SP26&band=am&callLetter=WNVR) in [Nielsen Audio](/source/Nielsen_Audio)'s AM station database

v t e Radio stations in Kenosha, Wisconsin and Waukegan, Illinois This region includes Kenosha, Lake, and McHenry counties. By AM frequency 1030 1050 1220 1430 1500 By FM frequency 88.5 88.9 88.9 89.1 91.1 91.3 95.1 96.9 102.3 105.5 LPFM 94.3 98.3 99.9 101.3 101.5 Translators 92.5 98.1 99.1 99.9 107.1 NOAA Weather Radio frequency 162.5 Digital radio by frequency & subchannel 96.9-1 96.9-2 105.5-1 By call sign KXI41 W223CN W251BU W256DC W260BL W296DA WEEF WFEL-LP WGTD WHIW-LP WIIL WKRS WLIP WLGS-LP WMXM WNVR WOKL WPJX WRLR-LP WSFI WTZY WWDV HD2 WXLC WXMR-LP WYWL WZSR Defunct WAES (88.1 FM) WAIT (850 AM) WMCW (1600 AM) Radio stations in the Chicago metropolitan area Chicago Aurora/Elgin/Wheaton DeKalb Joliet/Morris/Crete Kenosha/Waukegan Northwest Indiana Other nearby regions Milwaukee-Racine Rockford See also List of radio stations in Illinois List of radio stations in Wisconsin

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