KMSU Radio, 89.7 FM, licensed to Minnesota State University, Mankato, has completed a major infrastructure project: Construction of a new tower and transmitter building, and installation of a newer transmitter.
The project – completed late last year in cooperation with Clear Channel Broadcasting, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and Radio Mankato/Minnesota Valley Broadcasting – results in a better, more reliable signal for KMSU listeners throughout south central Minnesota.
Clear Channel Broadcasting recently donated a used transmitter to KMSU to replace the station’s aging, unreliable transmitter, resulting in a savings of more than $50 thousand dollars. Subsequently, MnDOT agreed to collaborate on the construction of a new broadcast tower, resulting in a savings to taxpayers of more than $200 thousand dollars. And Radio Mankato/Minnesota Valley Broadcasting entered into a collaborative agreement with KMSU to construct a transmitter building, saving the university more than $50 thousand dollars.
“The completion of this wonderfully collaborative project means that KMSU Radio listeners are hearing a more robust signal, with better coverage and a greater degree of reliability,” said KMSU General Manager Jim Gullickson. “Guiding a process of this magnitude to the end is very challenging, but ultimately rewarding. Minnesota State University, Mankato and KMSU are grateful for the willingness of these entities to enter into this collaboration.”
The new tower, new building and improved transmitter have been in use since December 29, 2008.
The 415-foot-tall tower is situated behind the Gage dormitory complex, just 250 feet southeast of the previous tower’s location. The old tower will be dismantled and removed, making way for the construction of a rugby pitch.
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