KUSP
| City | Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Central Coast of California |
| Branding | K-LOVE |
| Slogan | Positive & Encouraging K-LOVE |
| Frequency | 88.9 MHz |
| Repeater(s) | 89.1 MHz K206BQ Hollister 89.3 MHz K207CN Santa Cruz 91.3 MHz K217EK Palo Colorado Canyon 95.3 MHz K237EV Big Sur Valley |
| First air date | 1972 |
| Format | Contemporary Christian music |
| ERP | 1,250 watts |
| HAAT | 761 meters (2,497 ft) |
| Class | B |
| Facility ID | 51718 |
| Owner | Educational Media Foundation |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | K-LOVE website |
KUSP (88.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian music format. Licensed to Santa Cruz, California, United States, the station is an affiliate of the K-LOVE Christian music radio network and is owned by Educational Media Foundation. The signal covers much of California's Central Coast.
Pataphysical Broadcasting Foundation, Inc. started broadcasting from downtown Santa Cruz on 89.1 MHz in 1972. In May of 1974 it moved the transmitter to much higher Mt. Toro, increased power from 10 watts to 1,250 watts ERP and changed frequency from 89.1 to 88.9 MHz.
It broadcast music, programs of local interest and many programs from NPR. On November 1, 2015 the format changed to adult album alternative, with a few news and information programs.
On August 1, 2016 KUSP ceased programming and on August 12th declared bankruptcy.
On December 19, 2016 Educational Media Foundation filed an application with the FCC to purchase the license for $605,000. The application was granted on February 6, 2017.
Educational Media Foundation resumed operation of KUSP on April 5, 2017. On April 5, 2017 it filed an application with the FCC to sell the licenses of the K207CN, K217EK and K237EV translators to California State University, Monterey Bay for $5,000.
Coordinates: 36°32′06″N 121°37′19″W / 36.535°N 121.622°W
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