WXLJ 94.1 FM - Whitehall’s North Country Public Radio

Here are the detailed specifics for WNYV 94.1 FM & WVNR 1340 AM based on available information, reflecting their historical and current status as of March 30, 2025:

• Station Names: WNYV (94.1 FM) / WVNR (1340 AM)
• Frequencies: 94.1 MHz (FM) / 1340 kHz (AM)
• Locations:
  • WNYV: Licensed to Whitehall, New York, USA
  • WVNR: Licensed to Poultney, Vermont, USA
• Format (Historical): Classic Country (as "K94.1" under Loud Media, 2020–2023)
• Current Format (WNYV): Public Radio (as WXLJ, North Country Public Radio affiliate since 2024)
• Owner:
  • Historically: Loud Media (2020–2023)
  • Current (WNYV): St. Lawrence University (since March 13, 2024)
  • WVNR: License surrendered in 2023, no longer operational
• Broadcast Area:
  • Covered eastern New York (e.g., Glens Falls, Queensbury, Saratoga) and western VTEastern New York (e.g., Glens Falls, Queensbury, Saratoga) and western Vermont (e.g., Poultney, Rutland area) during simulcast years
  • WXLJ (current WNYV): Serves the Saratoga Springs, NY, area and parts of western Vermont
• Programming (Historical):
  • Simulcast 100% of the time as WNYV/WVNR under Loud Media.
  • From July 25, 2020, to 2023, branded as "K94.1," playing classic country music (e.g., replicating the format of KYAP in Colorado).
  • Prior to 2020, operated as "Lakes Region Radio" with a classic hits format under Pine Tree Broadcasting.
• Current Programming (WNYV as WXLJ):
  • Affiliate of North Country Public Radio, featuring NPR news, talk, and eclectic music programming since November 13, 2023 (via local marketing agreement), with full ownership by St. Lawrence University finalized March 13, 2024.
• Transmitter Details:
  • WNYV 94.1 FM (now WXLJ):
    • Effective radiated power (ERP): 145 watts (Class A station).
    • Transmitter coordinates: 43°28′22″N 73°26′34″W, near Whitehall, NY.
    • Antenna height: Approximately 177 meters (581 feet) above average terrain.
  • WVNR 1340 AM (defunct):
    • Operated with 1,000 watts daytime, 810 watts night (Class C station).
    • Transmitter coordinates: 43°17′47″N 73°15′32″W, near Poultney, VT.
    • Ceased operations July 1, 2022; license surrendered June 20, 2023.
• Availability:
  • Historical simulcast: Broadcast on 94.1 FM and 1340 AM; streamed online via lakesregionradio.com or k941.com.
  • Current (WXLJ): Broadcast on 94.1 FM; streaming via ncpr.org or North Country Public Radio app.
  • WVNR: No longer available after license surrender in 2023.
• History:
  • WVNR: Launched August 1, 1981, by Vermont–NY Broadcasting; acquired by Pine Tree Broadcasting in 1986.
  • WNYV: Went on air July 14, 1990, as an FM counterpart to WVNR under Pine Tree Broadcasting.
  • Simulcast as "Lakes Region Radio" (classic hits) until sold to Loud Media in May 2020 for $150,000 (closed summer 2020).
  • Rebranded "K94.1" (classic country) July 25, 2020, by Loud Media.
  • WVNR ceased operations in 2022; Loud Media sold its tower and land. Licenses for WVNR and translator W242DF (96.3 FM) surrendered June 20, 2023.
  • WNYV sold to St. Lawrence University for $50,000, transitioning to WXLJ (North Country Public Radio) on March 13, 2024.
• Contact:
  • Historical (Loud Media): Studio details via k941.com (inactive post-2023).
  • Current (WXLJ): Contact via ncpr.org; St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY.
• Community Ties:
  • As WNYV/WVNR: Served rural communities in NY and VT with local news and music.
  • As WXLJ: Now connects listeners to public radio content, focusing on education and regional culture.

WNYV has transitioned from a country simulcast with WVNR to a public radio station (WXLJ), while WVNR is defunct. For current WXLJ details, ncpr.org is the best resource.