The station began broadcasting with a 250-watt non-directional signal, only heard in and around Nassau County, New York. In 1960, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave permission for WHLI to raise its power to the current 10,000 watts, using a two-tower directional signal.
The station started with a 250-watt non-directional signal that was limited to Nassau County, New York. In 1960, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) permitted WHLI to increase its power and transmit in a directional manner, allowing it to be heard across the county.