KSLU A Brief History
KSLU
began operation on November 11, 1974 as a radio club at Southeastern
Louisiana University, operating at ten watts of power. 
Initially
the station was on the air a few hours a day during the week; the
transmitter was turned off during the weekends and during the holidays.
Thanks to support from the Student Government Association
and self-assessed fees of the student body, in 1983 the station
qualified for membership in the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Since that time the station has grown to 3,000 watts, the maximum
allowed because of the crowded 88-92 MHz band, and our proximity
to Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
In
1988, KSLU became the first radio station in the South
to install a digital touchscreen operating system. This
video monitor displays everything needed by the operator,
from the day's log, to timing of cuts, announcer copy,
and even which pizza places deliver on weekends! The installation
was featured in Broadcast Engineering magazine
and visited by radio personnel from across the world.
The
broadcast schedule offers a vast array of non-commercial
programs which both enlighten and entertain; taking the
listener off the beaten path, down side streets and over
new horizons. Diversity is the strength of KSLU, with
offerings including local talk shows, entertainment and
sports news, campus and community activities.
KSLU
is the station in the local market playing current popular
music. Our daytime format is AAA (Adult Album Alternative)
and features artists such as Lucinda Williams, Weezer,
Dave Matthews, Moby, and others. At night we become
a bit more freeform and experimental. We're sure you'll
find something you like no matter when you tune in.
In
1993, an emergency situation room was added utilizing amateur radio
equipment purchased with grants from State Farm Insurance
and Louisiana Power and Light. During critical times this
room is manned by local ham operators, members of the Amateur
Radio Emergency Service in the Florida parish area.
In
the past, the station produced several political forums
which were fed to all public radio stations in Louisiana,
and commercial stations via the Louisiana News Network.
1996
brought another exciting time as KSLU began broadcasting
globally via the internet, enabling families of international
and out-of-state students to hear live university events.
Thanks
for joining us on our web site, and thanks for listening!
- Todd Delaney, Interim General Manager
