KASU

KASU
Frequency91.9 MHz
Branding91.9 KASU
Programming
FormatPublic radio
AffiliationsNPR, APM
Ownership
OwnerArkansas State University
History
First air date
May 17, 1957 (1957-05-17)[1]
Call sign meaning
Arkansas State University
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID2785
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT210 meters (690 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
35°53′27″N 90°40′26″W / 35.89083°N 90.67389°W / 35.89083; -90.67389
Links
Public license information
Websitekasu.org

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

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

Emergency Alert System

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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-CD relays KASU’s signal for actual emergencies.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Educational Radio Station At ASC Goes On Air Friday". Jonesboro Evening Sun. Jonesboro, Arkansas. May 16, 1957. p. 1. Retrieved January 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KASU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ Arkansas EAS Plan arkbroadcasters.org
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