KASU, branded as “91.9 KASU”, is an American non-commercial radio station licensed to serve Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. The station airs Public Radio music format. Arkansas State University owns the station. KASU streams online and its webcast are available on its official website. The station also maintains profiles on social media websites to keep the audience informed.
About KASU 91.9
KASU started broadcasting in 1957. The station streams on-air on the FM dial at the frequency of 91.9 MHz. The service has an affiliation with National Public Radio and American Public Media. The slogan of the station is “Music, News, Arts, and Views.” The meaning of its call sign refers to “Arkansas State University.”
Programming
Besides airing Public Radio music as its primary programming, it also broadcasts local events.
The station’s on-air shows are
Jazz Overnight from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM
Morning Edition from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
1A from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Fresh Air from 11:00 AM from 12:00 PM
Arkansas Roots from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Here And Now from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
All Things Considered from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Marketplace from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Fresh Air from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Performance Today from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Jazz Overnight from 11:00 PM to 12:00 AM
The weekend programming comprises shows such as
Midnight Special 12:00 to 2:00 AM
Woman In Music from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Putumayo World Music Hour from 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour from 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM
High Country Celtic Radio from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM
Music From the Isles 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM
Weekend Edition from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Ask Me Another from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me! from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
A-State Connections from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Arkansas Roots from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Ozark Highlands Radio from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Car Talk from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Weekend All Things Considered from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
American Routes from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Beale Street Caravan from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Rhythm & Grooves from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Blues Where You Least Expect it from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Something Blue from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Smokestack Lightning from 11:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Technical Details
KASU is a class C1 FM service with facility ID 2785. It operates with an adequate radiated power of 100,000 Watts. From a non-directional antenna, it transmits analog signals. The transmitting coordinates of the station are 35.890906, -90.674001. The local predicted coverage of the station is 20 miles, whereas the remote coverage area is 60 miles. The FCC granted it the license to transmit on February 24, 1995, which would expire on June 01, 2028.
Contact Details
Address: P.O-Box 1930, State University, AR 72467
Phone: 870-972-2200
Fax: 870-972-2997
Official Website: https://www.kasu.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KASUpublicradio/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kasuradio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KASUradio/
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