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W244BQ-FM 96.7 MHz Park Ridge, Illinois, Radio Zindagi TX location

Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2026, 11:40 pm

Looks like 96.7 has been off the air for a while. It is back on, from AON to Willis Tower at a much more higher elevation but less wattage. It is less directional and covers more of the city itself. Below is the new CP info and the link below is an article who owns the signal.

I was by O'Hare and it is BLASTING in on a portable radio, indoors. Same in the car using a car radio.

Z

96.7, W244BQ-FM 96.7 MHz
Park Ridge, Illinois

Status
Currently Off the Air FM Translator

CP moving it from AON to Willis Tower

Effective Radiated Power
75 Watts
Height above Ground Level
432 meters (1417 feet)
Height above Sea Level
613.4 meters (2012 feet)

Jim White Buys A Second Translator In Chicago.

W244BQ-FM 96.7 MHz Park Ridge, Illinois

Re: W244BQ-FM 96.7 MHz Park Ridge, Illinois, Radio Zindagi TX location

Posted by PhilJSmith <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=PhilJSmith' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 2, 2026, 9:57 pm, in reply to "W244BQ-FM 96.7 MHz Park Ridge, Illinois, Radio Zindagi TX location "

WSSR has been harder to get way down here in eastern Will County (35 miles directly south of downtown) than ever before; I suspect this is why. I assumed it might be WCOE LaPorte IN, but tropo enhancement isn’t this consistent.

Re: W244BQ-FM 96.7 MHz Park Ridge, Illinois, Radio Zindagi TX location

Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 5, 2026, 9:19 am, in reply to "Re: W244BQ-FM 96.7 MHz Park Ridge, Illinois, Radio Zindagi TX location "

Phil, I have not heard any tropo recently. YMMV where you are located at and your setup!

I have a feeling this will end up in some complaints being filed. WSSR will be more affected than WCOE or the Loves Park signal.

Z

Re: W244BQ-FM 96.7 MHz Park Ridge, Illinois, Radio Zindagi TX location

Posted by PhilJSmith <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=PhilJSmith' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 6, 2026, 12:47 am, in reply to "Re: W244BQ-FM 96.7 MHz Park Ridge, Illinois, Radio Zindagi TX location "

If I were a regular listener to WSSR I would file a complaint. I already caused enough fuss over interference to 103.9 WXRD Crown Point, in 2018 and again in 2025, which was resolved both times. Longer ago I filed for 100.7 WRXQ, but that went nowhere. I feel like I’ll just get myself on the “ignore list” if I file anytime soon.

Re: W244BQ-FM 96.7 MHz Park Ridge, Illinois, Radio Zindagi TX location

Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 7, 2026, 12:16 pm, in reply to "Re: W244BQ-FM 96.7 MHz Park Ridge, Illinois, Radio Zindagi TX location "

Phil, I think the bigger issue is, there might not be enough people there to take your complaint or act on it!

Z

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