KASU
| Frequency | 91.9 MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | 91.9 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″N 90°40′26″W / 35.89083°N 90.67389°W |
| 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]
On March 28, 2020, an EF3 tornado directly struck Jonesboro destroying the transmitter site for the station.
Emergency Alert System
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Nelson, Bob (May 31, 2008). "Call Letter Origins". The Broadcast Archive. Archived from the original on February 18, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2008.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KASU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Coverage Area for KASU 91.9 FM". radio-locator.com. Radio-Locator. 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ Arkansas EAS Plan arkbroadcasters.org
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 2785 (KASU) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KASU in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- FCC history cards for KASU
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