WGSU

This article is about the radio station. For the Syrian university, see Wadi International University.

WGSU

Geneseo, New York
Broadcast area	Geneseo, New York, Genesee Valley
Frequency	89.3 MHz
Programming
Format	Alternative music
History
First air date	Feb. 18, 1963
Call sign meaning	W Geneseo State University
Technical information
Class	A
ERP	1,800 watts
HAAT	3 meters
Links
Website	wgsu.geneseo.edu

WGSU (89.3 FM) is a college radio station and broadcasts from Geneseo, New York, United States. The station is located on the campus of the State University of New York at Geneseo. It is managed by the college's Department of Communication and staffed primarily by students.

In the early 1970s, WGSU was one of the most progressive radio stations in the country. The radio format, brilliantly developed and executed by John Davlin, was known as a "continuum." Alumni of this era went on to be music and program directors of commercial stations, a TV news anchorman, and a manager of a college radio station.

After Davlin's departure in 1976, WGSU continued to operate with a dedicated staff of student managers and programmers, providing the western New York region with an eclectic mix of rock, jazz, blues, World music (referred to at the time as "ethnic") and a smattering of classical music. A typical program during that period could include such diverse artists as Pat Metheny, Bruce Cockburn, Karla Bonoff, Clifton Chenier, Thelonious Monk, Gentle Giant, Patti Smith. and Captain Beefheart.

WGSU rode the first rumblings of the new wave in the mid 1970s, featuring musicians like Talking Heads, Elvis Costello. and Devo before they gained nationwide attention.

Despite having an antenna measured at only three meters (9.84 feet) above surrounding terrain, WGSU's signal occasionally reached as far as Toronto, according to listeners' letters.

WGSU is the home of Geneseo Ice Knights hockey, broadcasting all of their home and away games.

External links

• Official website
• Facility details for Facility ID WGSU ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database