KCSU

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KCSU is Colorado State University's non-commercial, student-run college radio station broadcasting at 90.5-FM in Fort Collins, Colorado. KCSU broadcasts at 10,000 watts reaching south to Greeley and Loveland and north to about the Wyoming border. KCSU also streams their broadcast online from their website.

The KCSU music format focuses on new college and alternative music. The music mix is established by the Program Director, Music Directors, Programming Assistants and Disc Jockeys (or DJs). The music is selected to appeal to the 18-34 year-old audience interested in a daring, innovative, cutting-edge sound.

The fact that KCSU is a college radio station makes it a learning experience for those interested in music, radio, management, or those who just want experience in the radio broadcast field. While KCSU's music is programmed during the prime time hours of the day (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), DJs still have flexibility in what they play. This freedom allows for an experimental, creative sound while still maintaining a quality, consistent sound. The radio station's overnight program is experimental. During this time, the DJs are allowed to play anything as long as it complies with FCC regulations.

KCSU's funding is comprised mainly of student fees. Because of the nature of this relationship, the primary goal of KCSU is to serve the Colorado State University community through quality programming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to consistent musical programming, KCSU also provides news five times a day and Public Service Announcements every hour. The PSAs consist of information relevant to KCSU's audience.

[edit] External Links

• Query the FCC's FM station database for KCSU
• Official Website of KCSU