KSSU (AM)

KSSU (1580 AM) is an unlicensed, carrier current radio station on the campus of California State University, Sacramento, broadcasting at 1580 AM and via streaming audio on the internet.

History

KSSU was started in 1989, but was originally known as "The Edge". Another radio station of that name provided KSSU with a cease and desist letter in 1993, forcing the small station to change its identity to "The Apex". The station changed frequencies several times before settling at 1580 AM, and was run out of the campus library. At that time, the station was barely heard in the campus dorms and stadium parking lot, but the signal was so weak, most DJs frequently played when they were the only listeners. A petition was signed to obtain the frequency of Capital Public Radio (also funded by CSUS but not student-run), and efforts were later made to get a larger signal, though they proved fruitless. DJs at the time were given free rein to say whatever they wanted and play whatever they decided, since nobody was really listening. The station eventually moved to the Union after its expansion, but the signal strength remained unchanged. This was noteworthy for the legal and administrative roadblocks, which prevented a great station from going on the airwaves with a stronger signal; for instance to 35 watts on FM. In the spring of 2005, the CSUS administration essentially blocked advancement of KSSU (from the dominance of its Capital Public Radio), and put forth a plan for the online signal, via its website. (This mode of streaming on internet did not function well, at least on a PC...)

KSSU

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KSSU (FM)

KSSU (91.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a contemporary hit radio format. Licensed to Durant, Oklahoma, USA, the station serves Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The station is currently owned by Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

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