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WCBU operates as a commercial radio station primarily funded by advertising revenue.
Answer: False
WCBU is explicitly defined as a listener-supported, non-commercial public radio station, not a commercial entity funded by advertising.
WCBU is officially branded as 'Central Illinois Public Radio'.
Answer: False
WCBU is branded as 'Peoria Public Radio', not 'Central Illinois Public Radio'.
The call sign 'WCBU' is interpreted to mean 'Western (Illinois), Bradley University'.
Answer: False
The call sign 'WCBU' is interpreted to mean 'Central (Illinois), Bradley University', not 'Western (Illinois), Bradley University'.
WCBU's broadcast area is restricted to the immediate campus of Bradley University.
Answer: False
WCBU's broadcast area extends across Central Illinois, not just the Bradley University campus.
WCBU is affiliated with National Public Radio (NPR), Public Radio Exchange (PRX), and American Public Media.
Answer: True
WCBU is affiliated with NPR, and also with Public Radio Exchange (PRX) and American Public Media, which are content distributors.
What is the official website for WCBU?
Answer: wcbu.org
The official website for WCBU is wcbu.org.
By which institution is WCBU owned?
Answer: Bradley University
WCBU is owned by Bradley University.
What is the primary national public radio affiliation of WCBU?
Answer: National Public Radio (NPR)
WCBU is primarily affiliated with National Public Radio (NPR).
What specific branding does WCBU utilize for its public identity?
Answer: Peoria Public Radio
WCBU is branded as 'Peoria Public Radio'.
What is the attributed meaning of WCBU's call sign?
Answer: "Central (Illinois), Bradley University"
The call sign 'WCBU' is interpreted to mean 'Central (Illinois), Bradley University'.
What is the geographical broadcast area covered by WCBU?
Answer: Central Illinois
WCBU's broadcast coverage extends across the Central Illinois region.
What is the nature of WCBU's affiliation with Public Radio Exchange (PRX) and American Public Media?
Answer: They are organizations that distribute public radio content.
Public Radio Exchange (PRX) and American Public Media are organizations that distribute public radio content, with which WCBU is affiliated.
The primary broadcast frequency for WCBU is 103.5 MHz.
Answer: False
WCBU's main broadcast frequency is 89.9 MHz, not 103.5 MHz.
WCBU's Facility ID with the FCC is 6610.
Answer: True
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has assigned WCBU the Facility ID 6610.
WCBU is classified as a Class A non-commercial educational station.
Answer: False
WCBU is classified as a Class B non-commercial educational station, not Class A.
WCBU's Effective Radiated Power (ERP) is 26,500 watts.
Answer: True
WCBU's Effective Radiated Power (ERP) is indeed 26,500 watts, as specified in its technical details.
The WGLT translator signal at 103.5 FM in Peoria began simulcasting WCBU's main channel after the 2019 agreement.
Answer: False
After the 2019 agreement, the WGLT translator signal at 103.5 FM in Peoria began simulcasting WCBU-HD2's classical music format, not WCBU's main channel.
Both WCBU's main and HD channels are exclusively accessible through traditional radio receivers.
Answer: False
Both WCBU's main and HD channels are also accessible via live web streaming, in addition to traditional HD Radio receivers for the HD channels.
Internet streaming for WCBU HD2 officially began on March 15, 2007.
Answer: False
Internet streaming for WCBU HD2 officially commenced on February 15, 2007, not March 15, 2007.
WCBU's public license information is available through the FCC's Public File.
Answer: True
WCBU's public license information is indeed accessible via the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Public File and Licensing and Management System (LMS).
What is WCBU's Facility ID as registered with the FCC?
Answer: 6610
WCBU's Facility ID with the FCC is 6610.
What is WCBU's Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT)?
Answer: 197.3 meters (647 feet)
WCBU's Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) is 197.3 meters (647 feet).
Which governmental authority is responsible for licensing WCBU?
Answer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the governmental authority responsible for licensing WCBU.
When did internet streaming for WCBU HD2 officially commence?
Answer: February 15, 2007
Internet streaming for WCBU HD2 officially began on February 15, 2007.
How can listeners access WCBU's programming in addition to traditional radio broadcasts?
Answer: Via live web streaming.
Both WCBU's main and HD channels are available for listening via live web streaming.
What is the main broadcast frequency of WCBU?
Answer: 89.9 MHz
WCBU's main broadcast frequency is 89.9 MHz.
What is WCBU's official broadcast class designation?
Answer: Class B non-commercial educational
WCBU is officially classified as a Class B non-commercial educational station.
What type of programming is carried on WCBU's digital subchannel, HD2?
Answer: Classical Music
WCBU's digital subchannel, HD2, broadcasts classical music programming.
What change occurred to WGLT's translator signal at 103.5 FM in Peoria following the 2019 management agreement?
Answer: It began simulcasting WCBU-HD2's classical music format.
After the 2019 agreement, WGLT's translator signal at 103.5 FM in Peoria began simulcasting WCBU-HD2's classical music programming.
What is the Effective Radiated Power (ERP) of WCBU?
Answer: 26,500 watts
WCBU's Effective Radiated Power (ERP) is 26,500 watts.
WCBU commenced its broadcasting operations in the year 1970.
Answer: True
The station's records indicate that WCBU first began broadcasting in 1970.
Illinois State University assumed ownership of WCBU in 2019.
Answer: False
Illinois State University assumed *operations* of WCBU in 2019 under a management agreement, but Bradley University retained *ownership*.
In 2007, WCBU became the first radio station in Central Illinois to offer a second channel of separate classical programming via HD Radio.
Answer: True
WCBU indeed pioneered the offering of a second channel dedicated to classical programming for HD Radio receivers in Central Illinois in 2007.
The 'Golden Age of WCBU' is considered by some to be the period from 1979 to 1986.
Answer: True
Long-time listeners often refer to the period between 1979 and 1986 as the 'Golden Age of WCBU'.
WCBU2 was created in January 2007 with an initial strategy to offer contrasting content to the main WCBU channel.
Answer: True
WCBU2 was established in January 2007 with the specific initial strategy of providing programming that contrasted with the main WCBU channel.
In March 2011, WCBU's main channel (WCBU HD1) switched to a full-time classical music format.
Answer: False
In March 2011, WCBU's main channel (WCBU HD1) transitioned to an all-news, information, public affairs, and entertainment format, while HD2 adopted full-time classical music.
Under the 2019 management agreement, WCBU relocated its broadcast operations to the Illinois State University campus.
Answer: False
The 2019 agreement specified that WCBU would continue to conduct broadcast operations from the Bradley University campus, despite Illinois State University assuming management.
In what year did WCBU first begin broadcasting?
Answer: 1970
WCBU commenced its initial broadcasting operations in 1970.
What is the primary radio format of WCBU's main channel?
Answer: News and Information
The main radio format of WCBU's primary channel is News and Information.
What was the initial programming strategy for WCBU2 when it was established in January 2007?
Answer: To offer contrasting content to the main WCBU channel
WCBU2's initial programming strategy was to provide content that contrasted with the main WCBU channel.
Which university assumed operational management of WCBU starting June 1, 2019?
Answer: Illinois State University
Illinois State University assumed operational management of WCBU beginning June 1, 2019, under a management agreement.
When did WCBU become the first radio station in Central Illinois to offer a second channel of separate classical programming for HD Radio receivers?
Answer: 2007
WCBU introduced a second channel for classical programming via HD Radio in 2007, a first for Central Illinois.
What specific period do some long-time listeners identify as the 'Golden Age of WCBU'?
Answer: 1979-1986
The period from 1979 to 1986 is considered by some long-time listeners to be the 'Golden Age of WCBU'.
When was WCBU2 initially created?
Answer: January 2007
WCBU2 was initially created in January 2007.
In March 2011, what format did WCBU's main channel (WCBU HD1) adopt?
Answer: All-news, information, public affairs, and entertainment
In March 2011, WCBU's main channel (WCBU HD1) transitioned to an all-news, information, public affairs, and entertainment format.
'On Deck' is a national news podcast broadcast on WCBU.
Answer: False
'On Deck' is a *local* morning news podcast produced by WCBU, not a national one.
'Why Did They Come?' was a program during WCBU's 'Golden Age' that explored the history of local jazz musicians.
Answer: False
'Why Did They Come?' was a historical review exploring the original settlers of the Peoria River Valley, not local jazz musicians.
'Pipes on the Prairie' featured recordings of historic pipe organs from various locations in Central and Southern Illinois.
Answer: True
The program 'Pipes on the Prairie' was dedicated to showcasing recordings of historic pipe organs found throughout central and southern Illinois.
'The Duke Knight Radio Hour' primarily featured classical music artists.
Answer: False
'The Duke Knight Radio Hour' primarily featured bluegrass and folk artists from Central Illinois, not classical music artists.
'The Duke Knight Radio Hour' was broadcast live from the Bradley University library.
Answer: False
'The Duke Knight Radio Hour' was broadcast live from the Dingeldine Auditorium, not the Bradley University library.
The Non-Commercial Arts and Storage Company provided comedy sketches and satire during WCBU's 'Golden Age'.
Answer: True
The Non-Commercial Arts and Storage Company, composed of Bradley University speech team members, indeed provided comedy sketches and satire during WCBU's 'Golden Age'.
Classical WCBU HD2 provides a full schedule of news and information programming.
Answer: False
Classical WCBU HD2 is dedicated to providing a full schedule of classical music programming, not news and information.
Applegate and Company were regular guests on 'The Duke Knight Radio Hour'.
Answer: True
The local musical group Applegate and Company were indeed regular performers on 'The Duke Knight Radio Hour'.
Which local musical group, consisting of brothers Bob and Dick Applegate, Rich Mitts, and Bill Harlan, were regular performers on 'The Duke Knight Radio Hour'?
Answer: Applegate and Company
The local musical group Applegate and Company were regular performers on 'The Duke Knight Radio Hour'.
What was the primary subject matter of the program 'Why Did They Come?' during WCBU's 'Golden Age'?
Answer: An exploration of the original settlers of the Peoria River Valley
'Why Did They Come?' was a historical review program focused on the original settlers of the Peoria River Valley.
What type of programming does Classical WCBU HD2 provide?
Answer: A full schedule of classical music programming
Classical WCBU HD2 is dedicated to providing a full schedule of classical music programming.
Which of the following is NOT a well-known NPR news program typically broadcast on WCBU's main channel?
Answer: 'Fresh Air'
While 'All Things Considered', 'Morning Edition', and 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' are listed as NPR programs broadcast on WCBU, 'Fresh Air' is not explicitly mentioned in the provided list.
What genre of artists and music were predominantly featured on 'The Duke Knight Radio Hour'?
Answer: Bluegrass and folk artists from around Central Illinois.
'The Duke Knight Radio Hour' was known for featuring bluegrass and folk artists primarily from Central Illinois.
What specific role did The Non-Commercial Arts and Storage Company fulfill during WCBU's 'Golden Age'?
Answer: Provided comedy sketches and satire.
The Non-Commercial Arts and Storage Company contributed comedy sketches and satire during WCBU's 'Golden Age'.
From which venue was 'The Duke Knight Radio Hour' broadcast live?
Answer: Dingeldine Auditorium
'The Duke Knight Radio Hour' was broadcast live from the Dingeldine Auditorium.
Joe Deacon is a former reporter for the WCBU news department.
Answer: False
Joe Deacon is identified as a *current* reporter in the WCBU news department.
WCBU News has received multiple national, regional, and state awards for journalistic excellence since 1999.
Answer: True
WCBU News has indeed been recognized with several national, regional, and state awards for journalistic excellence since 1999.
Who is identified as a current reporter in the WCBU news department?
Answer: Joe Deacon
Joe Deacon is a current reporter in the WCBU news department.
The mysterious letter received by Peoria Public Radio requested a change in the station's broadcast frequency.
Answer: False
The mysterious letter's message concerned 'cool music' and a potential deal, not a change in broadcast frequency.
The identity of 'Mikk Britt' was successfully discovered after a thorough investigation.
Answer: False
Despite the incident, no investigation was conducted, and the identity of 'Mikk Britt' remains unknown.
The '2019 Mysterious Letter Incident' led to an increase in 'cool music' on WCBU's programming.
Answer: False
The 'Mysterious Letter Incident' was associated with the *absence* of 'cool music' from WCBU's programming, not an increase.
What was the perceived impact of the 'Mysterious Letter Incident' on WCBU's programming and its local community perception?
Answer: Listeners observed the absence of 'cool music' on WCBU's programming, sparking local lore.
Following the 'Mysterious Letter Incident', listeners noted the absence of 'cool music' from WCBU's programming, which contributed to local lore.