| Frequency | 1250 kHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Public radio - News and Talk |
| Affiliations | National Public Radio American Public Media Public Radio International BBC World Service |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Washington State University |
| KRFA-FM, KJEM, KWSU-TV | |
| History | |
First air date | December 10, 1922 (experimental 1908-1922) |
Former call signs | KFAE (1922–1925) KWSC (1925–1969) |
Former frequencies | 833 kHz (1922–1924) 908 kHz (1924–1925) 900 kHz (1925) 860 kHz (1925–1927) 760 kHz (1927–1928) 1390 kHz (1928–1929) 1220 kHz (1929–1941) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 71025 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts days 2,500 watts nights |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Live Stream |
| Website | NWPB.org |
KWSU (1250 khz) is a non-commercial AM radio station licensed to Pullman, Washington. It is owned by Washington State University, and is the flagship station of Northwest Public Broadcasting's National Public Radio News network. It airs a news and talk radio format, using programming from NPR, American Public Media and Public Radio International, as well as locally produced offerings. It airs periodic fundraisers and seeks donations on its website.
By day, KWSU broadcasts at 5,000 watts. But at night, to protect other stations on 1250 AM from interference, it reduces power to 2,500 watts. The transmitter is on Flat Road at Country Club Road in Pullman[2]