KASU

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KASU
Frequency 91.9 MHz
Branding91.9 KASU
Programming
Format Public Radio
Affiliations National Public Radio, American Public Media
Ownership
Owner Arkansas State University
History
First air date
1957
Call sign meaning
Arkansas State University [1]
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 2785
Class C1
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 210 meters (690 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 35°53′27″N90°40′26″W / 35.89083°N 90.67389°W / 35.89083; -90.67389
Links
Public license information
Website kasu.org

KASU (91.9 FM) is a non-commercial public radio station licensed to Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. Established in 1957, the station serves parts of northeastern Arkansas, southeastern Missouri and western Tennessee. [3]

Contents

On March 28, 2020, an EF3 tornado directly struck Jonesboro destroying the transmitter site for the station.

Emergency Alert System

KASU is the primary source of messages distributed through the Emergency Alert System in northeast Arkansas. KAIT relays KASU’s signal for tests and KJNB-LD relays KASU’s signal for actual emergencies. [4]

References

  1. ↑ Nelson, Bob (May 31, 2008). "Call Letter Origins". The Broadcast Archive. Archived from the original on February 18, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KASU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ↑ "Coverage Area for KASU 91.9 FM". radio-locator.com. Radio-Locator. 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  4. ↑ Arkansas EAS Plan arkbroadcasters.org


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