101.1’s HD signal is among the best in Chicago as far as coverage.

Here is a problem. Translators

In Milwaukee, there is a translator on 101.1 for 540 WAUX. That signal’s fringe area overlaps with WKQX’s fringe area. These translators usually go farther. As a result, more interference and HD signals will drop more. FCC could care less

There is also a translator in Janesville on 101.1 for WFAW. That one is on the tower with WSJY, which puts a good signal into parts of Lake and McHenry. Minor enhancement and you’ll get a drop.

Polnet (WPJX-AM has had dead air since December while the translator continues programming) is bumping WKTA’s 95.9 into Lake County. They put a directional null away from WERV, but didn’t for WRIT Milwaukee. FCC approved it no problem. I expect to lose WRIT’s HD signal when that hits the air.

The translators cause a ton of interference and HD is usually the first to drop