WLTL is a non-commercial radio station located at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, IL. WLTL can be found at the frequency 88.1 and broadcasts at 180 watts, reaching 17 surrounding communities. WLTL is owned by the Board of Education of School District 204 and is operated by the students of Lyons Township High School. The music of WLTL is organized in a variety rock format. The DJs air various types of music such as rock, alternative, pop, ska, emo, and many others. The music format allows each DJ to play his/her specific genre of music while captivating a broad listening audience. Besides variety rock slots, WLTL has many specialty shows. WLTL specality shows include sports shows, radio dramas, and talk shows. WLTL also alters its normal format to broadcast sports events, school concerts, and community events.All students attending LTHS are welcome to be a part of WLTL. A student who does not wish to participate as an on-air DJ may find an interest in an alternative position offered, such as DJ assistants, engineers, participation in the sports broadcasting team, or the news broadcasting team. DJ auditions are held at the begining of each semester. They consist of a vocal test, written music test, and a one-on-one interview with a WLTL manager. Auditions occur during the beginning of each semester.
WLTL is currently one of the largest academic clubs at LTHS WLTL is the recipient of more than 25 awards of excellence, including the John Drury award for Best High School Radio Station in the Nation. WLTL has also been recognized nationally for the quality broadcasting that it provides by the National Association of Broadcasters. For more information about WLTL's national recognition, please see the Awards section of this website.
WLTL Estimated Coverage Map
Courtesy: www.radio-locator.com The red, purple, and blue lines correspond to the "local", "distant", and "fringe" coverage areas of each radio station: - Local Coverage: Within this area, you should be able to receive the radio station on almost any radio with moderately good to very good reception.
- Distant Coverage: Within this area, the signal of the radio station may be weak unless you have a good car radio or a good stereo with a good antenna. You may not be able to receive the station at all on walkmans or other portable radios.
- Fringe Coverage: Within this area, the station's signal will be very weak. You may be able to receive this station if you have a very good radio with a good antenna, but it's possible that interference from other stations may prevent you from picking up these stations at all.
WLTL Technical Operating Information
| Station Status | Licensed Class A Non-Commercial FM Station | | Effective Radiated Power | 180 Watts | | Height above Avg. Terrain | 42 meters (138 feet) | | Height above Ground Level | 30 meters (98 feet) | | Height above Sea Level | 229 meters (752 feet) | | Antenna Pattern | Directional | | Transmitter Location | 41° 48' 45" N, 87° 52' 51" W | | Last License Granted | June 27 1986 | | Current License Expires | December 01 2012 | | Last FCC Update | November 26 2004 |
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