WZRD (FM)

WZRD
Broadcast areaChicago area
Frequency88.3 MHz
BrandingThe Wizard
Programming
FormatFreeform
AffiliationsPacifica Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerNortheastern Illinois University
History
First air date
1974
Call sign meaning
"Wizard"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID49444
ClassA
ERP100 watts
HAAT22 meters (72 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°58′56.1″N 87°43′7.2″W / 41.982250°N 87.718667°W / 41.982250; -87.718667
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.wzrdchicago.org

WZRD (88.3 MHz) is the student-run FM radio station at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois, US, founded in 1974. The station serves the Chicago area. The station is licensed by the FCC to Northeastern Illinois University. WZRD broadcasts on a freeform radio format and is a Pacifica Radio affiliate.