KPSU is working to make a triumphant return to your FM dial!
In November, KPSU submitted an application for an LPFM signal to the FCC. LPFM stands for Low Powered FM. If our application is granted, this LPFM signal would reinvent the station as we know it. Our signal would cover the entirety of the downtown area, stretching up in to the west hills, and reaching north to St. John’s and east to 82nd ave. As a cultural backbone for this city, we need the support of the community to further activate our efforts and generate greater visibility through radio broadcasting.
It’s time to amp KPSU!
Since 2010, Portland has been without a college radio station on the dial. KPSU has been working tirelessly to change that. KPSU shines a spotlight on Portland's hidden subcultures: from underground MC's and DJ's, to the best local bands and musicians, to the social and artistic voices of student communities that are often overlooked - KPSU is a vibrant community central to the cultural identity of Portland.
KPSU has nearly 70 volunteer DJs, the majority of whom are students. Our DJs are the heart and soul of the station. Because KPSU is committed to being free format, our eclectic mix of music and talk is a direct representation of our DJ’s on-air and not influenced by advertising or a station policy that determines what gets on the air. Unlike other college radio stations even, KPSU doesn't require DJ's to play a certain amount of tracks from specific racks of CD's. At KPSU, our student and community DJ’s are in full control of our content. Unfortunately, we haven’t had the resources to engage the community at large, until now.
From March 31st to April 20th, KPSU is hosting a series of events and programming to raise funds, friends, and awareness towards our efforts.
During these weeks, we encourage you to show your support for KPSU. Through attending one of our events or making a donation to our indiegogo page, all support generates revenue to amp KPSU. All proceeds will help allow KPSU to fund ambitious projects such as develop a KPSU smartphone app, purchase new equipment necessary for the FM airwaves, host greater events, and provide more opportunity for KPSU to give back to PSU and the greater Portland area.
We cannot turn any of these ideas into realities without your support. To learn about all of our upcoming events, make a donation, or just see more information, please visit kpsu.org
