Tri States Public Radio (TSPR) has launched TSPR-2 on WIUM, with a new program choice distinct from our current service: XPoNential Radio from NPR.  While the service in not yet available on WIUW, our engineering staff is working diligently to get it up and running!

XPoNential is a new 24/7 Triple-A (adult/album/alternative) service, and will showcase an array of artists and music with a unique mix of emerging and heritage contemporary musicians.  This music genre is threaded through NPR's news magazine programs both in the content and in the interstitial breaks and is very recognizable to public radio audiences.  We are streaming TSPR-2 here on the web as well, so you can test listen  RIGHT HERE!

Tri States Public Radio is the first University-licensed station to launch HD Radio in Illinois.  This groundbreaking new technology produces the highest quality audio available, delivering crystal clear reception and offering CD quality sound.   TSPR-2 will only be heard on radios equipped to receive HD Radio broadcasts.  When purchasing a radio, listeners will want to select models that are able to operate in the Multicast Mode. 

More information about home and automotive radios equipped for HD Radio reception is available from Ibiquity Digital Corporation (click here). 

As a benefit for Tri States Public Radio members, we have a limited supply of Boston Acoustics tabletop HD radios for those who want to "test drive" TSPR-2.  Station members can sign up to check out a radio for a one-month period free of charge.  To reserve your turn, contact us at 309/298-1873 or 800/895-2912.